Pickaxes are the Forger’s primary mining tools in The Forge, used to break rocks and extract valuable ores. Some rocks require higher-tier or specific pickaxes before they can be mined, making progression essential.
New Forgers receive a Stone Pickaxe when they first join the game. There are currently 7 main pickaxes in The Forge, each increasing in power, efficiency, and utility.
- Higher-tier pickaxes allow you to:
- Break tougher rock types
- Clear rocks faster
- Gain better chances at rare and high-value ores
Choosing the right pickaxe directly affects your resource progression and crafting efficiency.
Mine Power
Determines how much damage a pickaxe deals to a rock per swing.
- Higher Mine Power breaks rocks faster
- Required to mine tougher and late-game rock nodes
- Essential for efficient ore farming
Advanced pickaxes dramatically reduce time spent mining high-tier rocks.
Luck Boost
Luck Boost increases your base mining luck.
- Improves chances of rare ore drops
- Increases quality and quantity of rewards
- Especially valuable during farming runs
Pickaxes with high Luck Boost are ideal for players hunting rare ores and crafting materials.
Rune Slots
Rune Slots determine how many runes can be socketed into a pickaxe.
- More slots = stronger mining builds
- Allows stacking luck, speed, and utility runes
- High-end pickaxes gain significant value from rune synergy
Rune slots turn pickaxes from simple tools into powerful farming engines.
Mining Speed
Mining Speed affects how fast you can swing your pickaxe.
- Faster speed = quicker rock clears
- Some pickaxes trade speed for raw Mine Power
- Balanced pickaxes offer steady performance across all situations
Speed-focused builds excel at rapid farming, while slower pickaxes favor efficiency per swing.
Starter Tool
Stone Pickaxe – Basic but dependable.
Every Forger begins their journey with this pickaxe.
- Mine Power: 4
- Luck: +0%
- Rune Slots: 0
While quickly outclassed, it provides a solid foundation for early-game mining.
Best Pickaxe
Arcane Pickaxe – Charged with mysterious arcane energy. Widely considered the best pickaxe in The Forge, it excels in both power and luck.
- Mine Power: 115
- Luck: +50%
- Rune Slots: 3
Ideal for late-game farming, rare ore hunting, and fully optimized rune builds.
Complete Pickaxe Catalog
Below is a full catalog of all pickaxes available in The Forge. Each entry includes Mine Power, Luck Bonus, Rune Slots, and a full breakdown of strengths and ideal use cases.
Stonewake’s Cross
| Pickaxe | Mine Power | Mining Speed | Luck Boost | Rune Slots | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0% | +0% | 0 | Free | Upon joining the game |
| 7 | 0% | +0% | 0 | $150 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop |
| 10 | 0% | +5% | 0 | $500 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop |
| 16 | 0% | +15% | 1 | $1,500 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop |
| 33 | -30% | +10% | 1 | $3,333 | Inner Cave (middle) |
| 24 | 0% | +25% | 2 | $4,400 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop |
| 115 | +10% | +50% | 3 | $125,000 | Fallen Angel’s Cave |
Forgotten Kingdom
| Pickaxe | Mine Power | Luck Boost | Rune Slots | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | +35% | 2 | $10,000 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop |
| 55 | +43% | 2 | $22,500 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop |
| 67 | +41% | 2 | $37,500 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop |
| 80 | +55% | 2 | $67,500 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop |
| 100 | +45% | 1 | $98,500 | Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop |
| 135 | +46% | 2 | $150,000 | Ashen Passage (beside Amber) |
| 175 | +47.5% | 3 | $500,000 | Demonic Pickaxe Altar (Volcanic Depths) |