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Mining is the heart of The Forge, and your pickaxe determines everything—how fast you break rocks, what ores you can mine, and how lucky you get with rare drops. I’ve spent countless hours testing every single pickaxe in this game, from the beginner Stone Pickaxe to the endgame Dragon Head Pickaxe, and I’m here to share everything you need to know about choosing, upgrading, and mastering these essential tools.
Whether you’re just starting your forging journey or looking to optimize your late-game mining efficiency, this comprehensive guide covers all 22 pickaxes currently available in The Forge, complete with detailed stats, exact locations, progression strategies, and pro tips that most players don’t know about.
Before diving into individual pickaxes, understanding the key stats will help you make smarter upgrade decisions. Every pickaxe in The Forge has four critical attributes that determine its effectiveness.
| Pickaxe Stat | What It Does | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Power | Damage dealt per swing to rocks | Higher power = faster mining = more ores per hour |
| Mining Speed | Swing rate modifier (positive or negative %) | Affects how quickly you can chain attacks |
| Luck Boost | Percentage increase to rare ore drop chance | Essential for finding Demonite, Darkryte, and legendary items |
| Rune Slots | Number of runes you can socket | More slots = more customization and power |
The combination of these stats determines whether a pickaxe is worth your hard-earned coins. Some pickaxes prioritize raw power, others focus on luck, and the best ones balance everything with multiple rune slots for maximum customization.
Your journey begins on Stonewake’s Cross, the first island in The Forge. This starter area features seven pickaxes ranging from the free Stone Pickaxe to the powerful Arcane Pickaxe hidden in the Fallen Angel’s Cave.
| Pickaxe | Mine Power | Mining Speed | Luck Boost | Rune Slots | Cost | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Pickaxe | 4 | 0% | 0% | 0 | Free | Automatically given when you first join The Forge |
| Bronze Pickaxe | 7 | 0% | 0% | 0 | $150 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop |
| Iron Pickaxe | 10 | 0% | +5% | 0 | $500 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop |
| Gold Pickaxe | 16 | 0% | +15% | 1 | $1,500 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop |
| Platinum Pickaxe | 24 | 0% | +25% | 2 | $4,400 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop |
| Stonewake’s Pickaxe | 33 | -30% | +10% | 1 | $3,333 | Inside Inner Cave (center area, embedded in boulder) |
| Arcane Pickaxe | 115 | +10% | +50% | 3 | $125,000 | Fallen Angel’s Cave (requires Unknown Key from Bard’s Guitar quest) |
Pro Tips for Stonewake’s Cross:
Once you unlock the Forgotten Kingdom (Island 2), you’ll find seven more pickaxes that bridge the gap between early and late game. This is where mining gets serious with Basalt Veins and Volcanic Rocks requiring 80+ mine power.
| Pickaxe | Mine Power | Mining Speed | Luck Boost | Rune Slots | Cost | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Pickaxe | 36 | 0% | +35% | 2 | $10,000 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Titanium Pickaxe | 55 | 0% | +43% | 2 | $22,500 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Uranium Pickaxe | 67 | 0% | +41% | 2 | $37,500 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Mythril Pickaxe | 80 | 0% | +55% | 2 | $67,500 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Lightite Pickaxe | 100 | +30% | +45% | 2 | $98,500 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Magma Pickaxe | 135 | 0% | +46% | 2 | $150,000 | Ashen Passage (beside Amber, next to Volcanic Depths entrance) |
| Demonic Pickaxe | 175 | -15% | +47.5% | 3 | $500,000 | Demonic Pickaxe Altar inside Volcanic Depths (behind Demon Door, requires 3 Demonite ores for Skal) |
Critical Progression Notes:
The frozen wastelands of Frostspire Expanse contain the most powerful pickaxes in The Forge. These late-game tools require serious investment but offer incredible mining power and luck boosts that make farming efficient even in the hardest areas.
| Pickaxe | Mine Power | Mining Speed | Luck Boost | Rune Slots | Cost | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tungsten Pickaxe | 150 | -15% | +48% | 2 | $200,000 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop (Frostspire Expanse) |
| Aqua Pickaxe | 200 | +5% | +52% | 2 | $375,000 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop (Frostspire Expanse) |
| Mist Pickaxe | 250 | +15% | +55% | 2 | $500,000 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop (Frostspire Expanse) – Requires Moro Quest 4 |
| Snow Pickaxe | 320 | +10% | +58% | 3 | $750,000 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop (Frostspire Expanse) – Requires Moro Quest 4 |
| Frost Pickaxe | 420 | +5% | +62% | 3 | $1,000,000 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop (Frostspire Expanse) – Requires Moro Quest 7 |
| Void Pickaxe | 550 | -5% | +68% | 3 | $1,350,000 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop (Frostspire Expanse) – Requires Moro Quest 7 |
| Prismatic Pickaxe | 650 | +20% | +72% | 4 | $2,000,000 | Underwater Chamber in Frostspire Expanse (hidden location, requires Frost Pickaxe to access) |
| Dragon Head Pickaxe | 750 | +10% | +78% | 4 | $2,750,000 | Raven Cave in Corruption Heart area of Red Cave |
| Angelite Pickaxe | 888 | +25% | +85% | 4 | $3,500,000 | Location currently unknown/unreleased content |
Island 3 Strategies:
The Forge occasionally releases special event pickaxes during seasonal celebrations. These limited-time tools use event currency instead of regular money.
| Pickaxe | Mine Power | Mining Speed | Luck Boost | Rune Slots | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Cane Pickaxe | 280 | 0% | +65% | 0 | 800 Xmas Tickets | Christmas Event only (from Santa NPC in Frostspire Expanse) |
| Christmas Pickaxe | 550 | 0% | +72% | 0 | 3,600 Xmas Tickets | Christmas Event only (from Santa NPC in Frostspire Expanse) |
Event Pickaxe Notes:
Not all pickaxes are worth your coins. Based on extensive testing and optimization for progression speed, here’s my definitive tier list ranking every pickaxe by overall value throughout your journey.
Demonic Pickaxe – The undisputed king of mining. With 175 mine power, 3 rune slots, and only a minor -15% speed penalty, this beast crushes any rock in seconds. Yes, it costs $500,000 and requires farming 3 Demonite ores to even access, but it’s worth every coin. The three rune slots let you stack Mining Power runes, Luck runes, or Speed runes depending on your needs. I use this exclusively for Volcanic Depths farming.
Arcane Pickaxe – Hands down the best pickaxe for luck-based farming. That +50% luck boost is unmatched in the entire game, and with 3 rune slots, you can push your luck stat to astronomical levels. The 115 mine power might seem low compared to later pickaxes, but it’s more than enough for most content when combined with the +10% speed bonus. Costs $125,000 but requires completing the Bard’s Guitar quest first.
Prismatic Pickaxe – The ultimate endgame tool with 4 rune slots—the most in the game. At 650 mine power with +20% speed and +72% luck, it excels at everything. The $2,000,000 price tag hurts, but those 4 rune slots mean you can customize it for any situation. I keep one for Frostspire Expanse farming. Hidden in the Underwater Chamber, so you’ll need good swimming skills and the Frost Pickaxe to access the area.
Dragon Head Pickaxe – Currently the strongest pickaxe by raw stats. The 750 mine power obliterates rocks faster than anything else, and the +10% speed means you’re not sacrificing swing rate for that power. Located in the Raven Cave’s Corruption Heart area for $2,750,000. If you can afford it, this is your daily driver for all serious mining.
Lightite Pickaxe – The smoothest-feeling pickaxe in the mid-game. That +30% mining speed makes it incredibly satisfying to use, and 100 mine power opens up all Forgotten Kingdom content. At $98,500, it’s expensive for mid-game, but many players prefer it over Arcane for the speed alone.
Mythril Pickaxe – The gateway to endgame content. You absolutely need 80+ mine power to break Basalt Veins, and at $67,500, Mythril is the cheapest way to reach that threshold. The +55% luck boost is excellent too. Don’t skip this one.
Stonewake’s Pickaxe – The best early game investment at only $3,333. Yes, the -30% mining speed feels sluggish, but that 33 mine power lets you farm the Forgotten Kingdom’s Ruined Cave immediately. The massive hitbox makes it surprisingly effective despite the speed penalty. Located in the Inner Cave’s center area.
Titanium Pickaxe – A decent stepping stone to Mythril at $22,500. The 55 mine power and +43% luck make it useful for farming Basalt Cores (not Veins). Skip if you can save directly for Mythril.
Cobalt Pickaxe – Cheap at $10,000 and serviceable for early Forgotten Kingdom exploration with 36 mine power. The +35% luck is nice, but you’ll outgrow this quickly.
Frost Pickaxe – Required to access the Prismatic Pickaxe location, making it a necessary purchase at $1,000,000. The 420 mine power and +62% luck are solid, but you’re really buying this for Prismatic access, not long-term use.
Uranium Pickaxe – Completely unnecessary. The jump from Titanium (55 power) to Uranium (67 power) doesn’t justify the $37,500 price when Mythril costs only $30,000 more and gives you 80 power plus Basalt Vein access.
Tungsten Pickaxe – The first Frostspire pickaxe, but at $200,000 for 150 mine power, you’re better off saving that money toward Aqua or skipping straight to higher-tier options.
Platinum Pickaxe – Outclassed by Stonewake’s Pickaxe which costs less and has better power. The only advantage is no speed penalty, but 24 mine power won’t carry you far enough to justify $4,400.
Gold Pickaxe – Waste of $1,500. Skip directly to Stonewake’s instead.
Iron Pickaxe – Tutorial pickaxe. Replace it within your first hour of gameplay.
Bronze Pickaxe – Complete waste of $150. You’ll use it for maybe 10 minutes before upgrading.
Following the optimal upgrade path saves you hundreds of thousands of coins and hours of grinding. Here’s exactly which pickaxes to buy and when, based on my experience rushing through progression on multiple accounts.
Start: Stone Pickaxe (free) ↓ First Purchase: Stonewake’s Pickaxe ($3,333)
Skip everything else. Seriously, don’t buy Bronze, Iron, or Gold. Complete a few of Sensei Moro’s initial quests using your Stone Pickaxe to earn around $3,500, then immediately buy Stonewake’s Pickaxe from inside the Inner Cave.
The -30% mining speed feels bad initially, but the 33 mine power lets you farm the Ruined Cave in the Forgotten Kingdom for legendary gear drops long before other players can access that content. This single purchase accelerates your entire progression.
Time Investment: 1-2 hours to reach this point Total Cost: $3,333
From Stonewake’s: Farm Ruined Cave and complete quests to save $67,500 ↓ Critical Purchase: Mythril Pickaxe ($67,500)
This is your first major investment. Mythril’s 80 mine power unlocks Basalt Veins, which drop materials needed for powerful weapons and armor. The +55% luck boost means you’re finding rare ores consistently.
You could buy Cobalt ($10K) or Titanium ($22.5K) as stepping stones, but I recommend skipping them entirely. The money you save goes directly toward your next major upgrade. Basalt Cores from regular rocks give you enough materials to progress without needing Titanium.
Time Investment: 5-8 hours total gameplay Total Cost: $70,833 cumulative
From Mythril: Choose your path based on playstyle ↓ Option A (Luck Build): Arcane Pickaxe ($125,000) Option B (Speed Build): Lightite Pickaxe ($98,500)
Most players should choose Arcane for the insane +50% luck boost and 3 rune slots. The 115 mine power handles everything except the absolute hardest rocks, and when combined with Luck Runes, you’ll be swimming in Demonite and Darkryte.
Speed demons who value mining feel over raw luck should grab Lightite instead. That +30% speed makes it the smoothest pickaxe in the game, and the 100 mine power is sufficient for all mid-game content.
After Your First Major Late-Game Pickaxe: Save for Demonic Pickaxe ($500,000)
Farm Volcanic Depths to collect 3 Demonite ores. Give them to Skal to unlock the Demon Door. Behind it lies the Demonic Pickaxe Altar where you can purchase this beast for $500,000.
Time Investment: 15-25 hours total Total Cost: $195,833 (Arcane route) or $169,333 (Lightite route)
From Demonic: Save for Island 3 access ↓ Skip to: Frost Pickaxe ($1,000,000)
Once you reach Frostspire Expanse, you’ll want to skip Tungsten, Aqua, Mist, and Snow pickaxes entirely. Save that money for Frost ($1M), which you need to access the Prismatic Pickaxe location.
After Frost: ↓ Ultimate Goal: Prismatic Pickaxe ($2,000,000)
Hidden in the Underwater Chamber, Prismatic’s 4 rune slots and 650 mine power make it the most versatile endgame pickaxe. The +72% luck and +20% speed create perfect balance for efficiency farming.
Final Endgame: ↓ Trophy Pickaxe: Dragon Head Pickaxe ($2,750,000)
The ultimate flex with 750 mine power. Only pursue this after you’ve optimized your rune setups on Prismatic and have excess coins. Dragon Head is raw power incarnate but Prismatic’s extra rune slot often provides more practical value.
Time Investment: 40-60+ hours for full endgame progression Total Cost: $6,945,833 (complete endgame setup)
Owning the right pickaxe is only half the battle. Here’s how to squeeze every bit of performance from your mining tools.
Rune slots are your pickaxe’s most important stat after mine power. Each rune provides permanent passive bonuses that stack with your base stats.
Best Runes for Pickaxes:
Rune Cost Warning: Applying and removing runes gets expensive fast. Plan your rune setup before socketing because removing runes to try different combinations costs thousands of coins.
Temporary buffs from consumables stack with your pickaxe stats for massive boosts.
Mining Potions (Buy from Potion Shops in every town):
Use potions before farming sessions where you’re specifically hunting rare ores or materials. The temporary boost pays for itself in increased drops.
Mining Totems (From codes and Robux shop):
Your character’s race provides passive bonuses that affect pickaxe performance. Two races offer significant mining advantages:
Goblin Race – The budget king:
Dwarf Race – The mining specialist:
Reroll to Dwarf once you reach mid-game for the best mining experience. The passive bonuses effectively give every pickaxe better stats without any downsides.
Most pickaxes sell for 70-80% of their purchase price. Once you upgrade, sell your old tool to recoup costs and fund your next purchase.
Exception: Keep all S-Tier pickaxes (Demonic, Arcane, Prismatic, Dragon Head) even after upgrading. Different situations call for different tools—Arcane for luck farming, Demonic for general use, Prismatic for balanced endgame content.
Learning from others’ mistakes saves you time and money. Here are the most common errors I see new players make.
Why It’s Bad: You’ll waste hundreds of thousands of coins on pickaxes you’ll use for less than an hour before upgrading again.
The Fix: Follow the optimal progression path. Skip Bronze, Iron, Gold, Platinum, Uranium, Tungsten, Aqua, Mist, Snow, and Void entirely. Save that money for the pickaxes that matter.
Why It’s Bad: New players see the -30% mining speed and think it’s a trap. They grind to buy Platinum ($4,400) instead, wasting money on an inferior tool.
The Fix: Accept the speed penalty. Stonewake’s 33 mine power and $3,333 price make it the best early game value by far. The large hitbox even compensates for the slower swings when mining clustered rocks.
Why It’s Bad: You miss out on the Arcane Pickaxe, which has the highest base luck in the game and is essential for efficient rare ore farming.
The Fix: Complete the Bard’s Guitar quest as soon as you can afford Arcane ($125,000). Talk to Bard in Stonewake’s Cross, find his guitar near the Cave entrance, return it for the Unknown Key, then unlock the gate to Fallen Angel’s Cave.
Why It’s Bad: A pickaxe with 3 rune slots and 100 mine power often outperforms one with 135 mine power and 2 rune slots once you factor in rune bonuses.
The Fix: Prioritize pickaxes with 3+ rune slots for endgame. Demonic (3 slots), Arcane (3 slots), Snow (3 slots), Frost (3 slots), Void (3 slots), Prismatic (4 slots), and Dragon Head (4 slots) are your targets.
Why It’s Bad: Players grind for the $500,000 to buy Demonic, then discover they need 3 Demonite ores to even access it. Demonite is rare, and farming 3 can take hours.
The Fix: Start collecting Demonite while farming for the money. You need a pickaxe with 100+ mine power to efficiently break Volcanic Rocks that drop Demonite, so use Lightite or Arcane to pre-farm your 3 ores before saving the full $500,000.
A: Dragon Head Pickaxe is currently the strongest with 750 mine power, +10% speed, +78% luck, and 4 rune slots. However, Prismatic Pickaxe’s 4 rune slots at a lower price point make it arguably more practical for most players.
A: Skip most of them. The optimal progression is: Stone (free) → Stonewake’s ($3,333) → Mythril ($67,500) → Arcane ($125,000) OR Lightite ($98,500) → Demonic ($500,000) → Frost ($1M) → Prismatic ($2M) → Dragon Head ($2.75M).
A: Complete the Bard’s Guitar quest. Talk to the Bard NPC in Stonewake’s Cross, find his guitar near the Cave entrance (it’s on the ground near some ruins), return it to him to receive the Unknown Key, then use that key to unlock the gate leading into Fallen Angel’s Cave where you can purchase Arcane for $125,000.
A: Depends on your playstyle. Arcane has the highest luck in the game (+50%) and 115 mine power, making it perfect for rare ore farming. Lightite has faster mining (+30% speed) and 100 mine power for a smoother experience. Both have 3 rune slots. I recommend Arcane for serious ore hunters and Lightite for players who value mining feel over raw luck.
A: 3 rune slots is the minimum for endgame viability. Pickaxes with 0-2 slots lack the customization needed to optimize for specific farming scenarios. Target Demonic, Arcane, Frost, or Void for your first 3-slot pickaxe, then eventually upgrade to Prismatic or Dragon Head for that coveted 4th slot.
A: Yes, but it’s expensive. Removing runes costs thousands of coins, and you lose the rune permanently—it doesn’t go back to your inventory. Plan your rune loadout carefully before applying them. Test different setups on cheaper 2-slot pickaxes before committing expensive runes to your endgame tools.
A: Yes! Mining potions (+10% to +25% mine power), Luck potions (+20% luck), and mining totems all stack multiplicatively with your pickaxe’s base stats. Pop a Major Mining Potion before a farming session and your Demonic Pickaxe’s 175 mine power effectively becomes 218 for 5 minutes.
A: Mythril Pickaxe minimum (80 mine power). Basalt Veins require exactly 80 mine power to break efficiently. Anything lower and you’ll deal chip damage. This is why Mythril ($67,500) is such a critical purchase—it’s your gateway to mid-game materials.
A: Sell most of them for 70-80% refund value. Keep your S-tier pickaxes (Demonic, Arcane, Prismatic, Dragon Head) because different situations benefit from different tools. Everything else can be sold once you’ve outgrown it.
A: Expect 20-30 hours of total gameplay to save $500,000 and farm 3 Demonite ores. Efficient players using the optimal progression path can reach it faster, while casual players might take 40+ hours. The grind is real, but Demonic is worth it.
A: Complete Sensei Moro’s quest chain (pays thousands per quest), farm ores and sell them (focus on rare ores with high luck builds), defeat enemies for loot drops, and complete daily challenges. Mining with a luck-focused Arcane Pickaxe setup generates the most passive income from selling rare ores.
A: The Christmas Pickaxe (3,600 tickets) offers good stats but zero rune slots, limiting endgame potential. It’s fine for event grinding but don’t rely on it long-term. Candy Cane Pickaxe is too weak to matter. Spend tickets on other event items instead if you already have a solid permanent pickaxe.
A: Dwarf race for the +5% mining speed and +10% ore drop rate passive bonuses. These bonuses stack with all your pickaxe stats and potions. Goblin offers discounts on pickaxe purchases (10-15% off), which is good early-game but Dwarf’s permanent mining buffs provide more long-term value.
After hundreds of hours mining in The Forge, these advanced tips separate casual miners from true endgame grinders:
Optimize Your Inventory: Keep one pickaxe for general mining (Demonic or Dragon Head), one for luck farming (Arcane with Luck Runes), and one for speed farming (Lightite or Prismatic with Speed Runes). Switch between them based on what you’re farming.
Track Rock Respawn Timers: Valuable ore nodes respawn on set timers. Farm a route hitting the best rocks, then loop back as they respawn rather than wandering randomly.
Join a Mining Guild: Team up with other players to share private servers where rocks respawn faster. Guild buffs often provide additional mining bonuses.
Watch for Updates: The developers regularly add new pickaxes and rebalance existing ones. Follow The Forge’s official Discord (discord.com/invite/theforgers) for announcements about new mining tools.
Don’t Stress Perfect Efficiency: While this guide provides optimal paths, The Forge is ultimately about having fun. If you want to buy every pickaxe to complete your collection, go for it. The “best” progression is whichever one keeps you engaged and enjoying the game.
Pickaxe progression is the backbone of success in The Forge. Whether you’re a new player deciding between Bronze and Iron, or a veteran grinding for that Dragon Head Pickaxe, understanding the stats, locations, and optimal upgrade paths makes all the difference.
Remember the key principles: skip unnecessary pickaxes, prioritize rune slots in endgame, complete the Bard’s Guitar quest early, and save your money for the tools that truly matter. Stonewake’s → Mythril → Arcane/Lightite → Demonic → Frost → Prismatic → Dragon Head is your roadmap to mining mastery.
