The Forge Pickaxes – Complete Mining Tool Guide & Tier List
Pickaxes are the core mining tools in The Forge, used to break Rocks and extract valuable Ores across every region. From the beginner-friendly Stone Pickaxe to the endgame Prismatic Pickaxe, each upgrade increases Mine Power, Luck Boost, Rune Slots, or Mining Speed. Choosing the right pickaxe dramatically affects farming efficiency, rare drop rates, and progression speed.
This complete guide covers all pickaxes in The Forge, including stats, locations, upgrade paths, tier rankings, and optimal progression strategies.
Complete Pickaxe Catalog
Below is a structured overview by region.
Pickaxe Catalog
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| Image/Pickaxe | Power | Speed | Luck | Slots | Cost | Location |
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 Stone Pickaxe | 4 | 0% | +0% | 0 | Free | Start |
 Bronze Pickaxe | 7 | 0% | +0% | 0 | $150 | Miner Fred’s |
 Iron Pickaxe | 10 | 0% | +5% | 0 | $500 | Miner Fred’s |
 Golden Pickaxe | 16 | 0% | +15% | 1 | $1,500 | Miner Fred’s |
 Stonewake’s Pickaxe | 33 | -30% | +10% | 1 | $3,333 | Inner Cave |
 Platinum Pickaxe | 24 | 0% | +25% | 2 | $4,400 | Miner Fred’s |
 Arcane Pickaxe | 115 | +10% | +50% | 3 | $125,000 | Fallen Angel’s Cave |
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| Image/Pickaxe | Power | Luck | Slots | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cobalt Pickaxe | 36 | +35% | 2 | $10,000 | Miner Fred’s |
 Titanium Pickaxe | 55 | +43% | 2 | $22,500 | Miner Fred’s |
 Uranium Pickaxe | 67 | +41% | 2 | $37,500 | Miner Fred’s |
 Mythril Pickaxe | 80 | +55% | 2 | $67,500 | Miner Fred’s |
 Lightite Pickaxe | 100 | +45% | 1 | $98,500 | Miner Fred’s |
 Magma Pickaxe | 135 | +46% | 2 | $150,000 | Ashen Passage |
 Demonic Pickaxe | 175 | +47.5% | 3 | $500,000 | Volcanic Depths |
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| Image/Pickaxe | Power | Speed | Luck | Slots | Cost |
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 Tungsten Pickaxe | 150 | -15% | +48% | 2 | $200,000 |
 Aqua Pickaxe | 200 | +5% | +52% | 2 | $375,000 |
 Mist Pickaxe | 250 | +15% | +55% | 2 | $500,000 |
 Snow Pickaxe | 320 | +10% | +58% | 3 | $750,000 |
 Frost Pickaxe | 420 | +5% | +62% | 3 | $1,000,000 |
 Void Pickaxe | 550 | -5% | +68% | 3 | $1,350,000 |
 Prismatic Pickaxe | 650 | +10% | +72% | 4 | $2,000,000 |
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| Image | Name | Rarity | Mining Power | Luck Boost | Rune Slots | Buffs / Debuffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Christmas Pickaxe | Exotic | 550 | 72% | 3 | None |
 | Candy Cane Pickaxe | Exotic | 280 | 65% | 2 | −10% mining speed |
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| Image | Name | Rarity | Mining Power | Luck Boost | Rune Slots | Buffs / Debuffs |
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 | Dev’s Bane Pickaxe | Unobtainable | 1500 | 60% | 6 | +300% mining speed |
 | Heavenly Pickaxe | Relic | 750 | 100% | 6 | +100% mining speed |
 | Dragon Head Pickaxe | Mythic | 750 | 78% | 4 | +10% mining speed |
 | Angelite Pickaxe | Mythic | 888 | 85% | 4 | +25% mining speed |
Each race affects innate stats and passive bonuses. Rerolling helps optimize for specific playstyles, such as:
Mining-focused builds
Combat-oriented builds
Hybrid crafting builds
Rerolls are frequently distributed in milestone batches (x5, x8, x10).
What Are Pickaxes in The Forge?
Pickaxes are the Forger’s primary mining tool. Higher-tier rocks require stronger Mine Power, and rare ore farming depends heavily on Luck Boost and Rune Slots.
All new players begin with:
• Stone Pickaxe (Free starter tool)
There are currently:
21 Main Pickaxes
2 Limited Event Pickaxes
Pickaxe Stats Explained
Understanding stats is critical for optimization.
Mine Power
Damage dealt per swing.
Higher Power = Faster rock break time.
Mining Speed
Swing speed modifier.
Some high-power tools trade speed for damage.
Luck Boost
Increases chance of rare ore drops.
Rune Slots
Determines how many Runes can be socketed for customization.
Pickaxe Tier List (Cost Efficiency Based)
S Tier
Prismatic, Frost, Void
A Tier
Arcane, Snow, Mythril, Magma
B Tier
Titanium, Uranium, Aqua
C Tier
Golden, Platinum, Stonewake’s
D Tier
Iron, Bronze, Stone
Best Upgrade Path (Optimized Route)
Early Game
Stone → Bronze → Iron → Golden → Platinum
Mid Game
Platinum → Cobalt → Titanium → Mythril
High Game Efficiency Route
Sell Titanium → Buy Mythril
Sell Mythril → Buy Arcane
Late Game
Arcane → Magma → Snow → Frost → Void → Prismatic
Avoid overinvesting in Demonic unless completionist.
Strategy Tips
• Use high Luck tools for farming runs
• Use high Power tools for progression
• Rune Slots scale stronger late game
• Keep Mythril for rare ore grinding
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is Miner Fred located?
Stonewake’s Cross and Forgotten Kingdom main hub.
Is Mythril better than Lightite?
For rare farming: Yes.
For breaking rocks: No.
Does Mining Speed affect movement?
No, only swing animation speed.
Can I sell pickaxes?
Yes. Merchants buy tools at partial value.