Since progression is directly tied to mining, Pickaxes are the most important piece of gear in The Forge. When you start the game, you’ll be given a Stone Pickaxe for free by Sensei Moro. It’s the weakest Pickaxe in the game, but it’ll help you get started. This The Forge Pickaxe tier list will help you decide which one to go for next, instead of wasting money by following the tutorial. So, let’s dive right in!
The Forge Pickaxes Tier List
There are currently 7 pickaxes in the game that players can acquire. Most of these can be purchased from Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop, located in Stonewake’s Cross (starter location) in exchange for money.
Money is slightly hard to earn in The Forge, so instead of wasting it by buying every pickaxe the game suggests, check out this The Forge Pickaxe tier list and save money for the A Tier ones. Then, use those to farm rare ores and make enough money to get the Arcane Pickaxe, the best pickaxe in The Forge right now!
| Tier | Pickaxe |
|---|---|
| S | Arcane Pickaxe |
| A | Stonewake’s Pickaxe, Platinum Pickaxe |
| B | Golden Pickaxe |
| C | Iron Pickaxe |
| D | Bronze Pickaxe, Stone Pickaxe |
S Tier - Best Pickaxe in The Forge
| Pickaxe | Stats | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Arcane Pickaxe | Mine Power: 115 Mine Speed: +10% Luck: +100% Suggested Runes: Miner Shard, Blast Chip, Ward Patch, Rage Mark, Chill Dust | + Strongest Pickaxe in the game. + Highest Luck stat that other pickaxes can’t match, even with Runes. + 3 Rune Slots make this the most OP pickaxe in The Forge. - Costs 125,000 Gold, making it the costliest pickaxe in the game. |
A Tier
| Pickaxe | Stats | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Stonewake’s Pickaxe | Mine Power: 33 Mine Speed: -30% Luck: +10% Suggested Runes: Miner Shard, Rage Mark, Drain Edge | + Second-highest power stat in the game. + Can be used to mine all rocks in all current locations in the game. - Low base luck stat makes the Miner Shard compulsory. - Speed debuff can slow down progress and even get you killed. |
| Platinum Pickaxe | Mine Power: 24 Luck: +25% Suggested Runes: Miner Shard, Rage Mark, Drain Edge | + Good stats all around. Decent Power and the second-highest base Luck stat in the game. + Perfect for quick mid-game and late-game mining. + 2 Rune Slots - Slightly expensive (5,000 Gold). |
B Tier
| Pickaxe | Stats | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Pickaxe | Mine Power: 16 Luck: +15% Suggested Runes: Miner Shard, Blast Chip Rune, Rage Mark. | + High power means you can quickly mine Pebbels, Rocks, and Boulders. + Has 1 Rune slot. - Not that effective in Forgotten Kingdom and Goblin Cave. |
C Tier
| Pickaxe | Stats | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Pickaxe | Mine Power: 10 Luck: +5% | + One of the stronger starter pickaxes in the game. + The only early-game Pickaxe with some luck. - Takes too long to destroy bigger boulders. - No Rune slots means the pickaxe can’t be improved. |
D Tier
| Pickaxe | Stats | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Pickaxe | Mine Power: 7 Luck: 0% | + More power than the Stone Pickaxe. + Mines slightly more quickly. - Zero Luck. - No Rune Slots. |
| Stone Pickaxe | Mine Power: 4 Luck: 0% | + Get for free at the start of the game. - Weakest pickaxe in the game. - Zero luck means you can’t mine high-rarity ores with this pickaxe. - No Rune slots. |
How to get the Arcane Pickaxe in The Forge
The Arcane Pickaxe is the best pickaxe in The Forge right now. It is not available for purchase at Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop. Instead, you have to complete the Bard’s Guiatr quest to acquire an Unknown Key. Then, use that key to unlock the Fallen Angel’s Cave. Here’s how to do it all:
- At Stonewake’s Cross, talk to the Bard NPC to start a quest.
- You’ll have to find his guitar and bring it back to him.
- To get the guitar, go to The Cave and take the left path.
- Walk over to the grass at the base of a wooden pillar, and you’ll fall down into a secret cave.
- Go forward, and you’ll see the guitar next to a skeleton.
- Pick it up and bring it back to Bard to complete the quest and get the Unknown Key.
After obtaining the key, go back to The Cave. This time, follow the right path. Keep going until you reach a massive steel gate. Open the gate and follow the path to get to the Arcane Pickaxe.
How to get the Stonewake’s Pickaxe in The Forge
The Stonewake’s Pickaxe can be purchased from the Inner Cave for 3,333 Gold. To get the pickaxe, go to The Cave and follow the left path. You’ll soon reach a wooden bridge, and you’ll also see the Stonewake’s Pickaxe stuck in a rock.
Go to the pickaxe and press E to add it to your inventory, provided you have the required Gold.
The Forge Pickaxe FAQs
No, the pickaxes do not have a health stat. That means their power and speed will not deteriorate with use.
No, only pickaxes that have a Rune Slot can equip a Rune. Low-rarity pickaxes like the Stone, Bronze, and Iron do not have Rune Slots, so they can’t be boosted.
You can add a Rune to your pickaxe by talking to the Runemaker NPC located near the beach of Stonewake’s Cross.
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