Mining drives every part of progression in The Forge, so choosing the right pickaxe dramatically affects how fast you farm ores, unlock new regions, and craft end-game gear. While the game offers a full lineup of tools—from starter-tier metals to late-game magical picks—not all of them are worth your gold.
How Pickaxe Stats Work in The Forge
Before diving into rankings, it helps to understand which stats matter and why:
- Mining Power – Determines which rocks and ore tiers you can break.
- Mining Speed – Positive values make each hit faster; negative values slow your rhythm.
- Luck Boost – Increases chances of rolling rare ores and high-value drops.
- Rune Slots – More slots = more permanent upgrades you can stack.
These four attributes define the meta position of each pickaxe and how smoothly it carries you through the game’s regions.
S+ Tier – Late-Game Dominators
These pickaxes are the strongest options in the current version and stay relevant even after you reach the deepest regions.
| Pickaxe | Stats | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Demonic Pickaxe | Power: 175 Speed: -15% Luck: +47.5% Runes: 3 | Volcanic Depths (Behind Demonic Door) |
| Arcane Pickaxe | Power: 115 Speed: +10% Luck: +50% Runes: 3 | Fallen Angel’s Cave (Bard Quest) |
| Magma Pickaxe | Power: 135 Speed: 0% Luck: +46% Runes: 2 | Ashen Passage (Forgotten Kingdom) |
Demonic Pickaxe
175 Power, –15% Speed, +47.5% Luck, 3 Runes
Location: Volcanic Depths (Behind the Demonic Door)
The single strongest pickaxe in raw power. While its mining speed takes a slight hit, the massive Mine Power, high luck, and three rune slots make it the ultimate end-game pick. If your goal is maximum damage against high-tier rocks, this is the final destination.
Arcane Pickaxe
115 Power, +10% Speed, +50% Luck, 3 Runes
Location: Fallen Angel’s Cave (Bard Quest)
Arcane trades some power for exceptional speed and the highest base luck boost in the game. With three rune slots, it becomes the best farming pickaxe for rare resources. Its fast swing speed makes it extremely smooth to use in long sessions.
Magma Pickaxe
135 Power, 0% Speed, +46% Luck, 2 Runes
Location: Ashen Passage (Forgotten Kingdom)
A strong and straightforward heavy hitter with excellent Mine Power and a reliable luck bonus. It falls slightly behind Arcane and Demonic largely due to having only two rune slots.
S Tier – High-Value Picks for Mid-Late Game
| Pickaxe | Stats | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Lightite Pickaxe | Power: 100 Speed: +30% Luck: +45% Runes: 2 | Miner Fred (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Mythril Pickaxe | Power: 80 Speed: 0% Luck: +43% Runes: 2 | Miner Fred (Forgotten Kingdom) |
Lightite Pickaxe
100 Power, +30% Speed, +45% Luck, 2 Runes
Location: Miner Fred’s Shop (Forgotten Kingdom)
One of the smoothest and fastest mining tools in the game. Its excellent speed bonus makes it feel responsive, and its balanced stats allow it to comfortably handle late-game ore types.
Mythril Pickaxe
80 Power, 0% Speed, +43% Luck, 2 Runes
Location: Miner Fred’s Shop (Forgotten Kingdom)
This is the main mid-game breakthrough pickaxe. Mythril lets you mine Basalt Veins, opening access to deeper content. It’s also far more affordable than top-tier picks, making it ideal for transitioning into late-game farming.
A Tier – Reliable Mid-Game Workers
| Pickaxe | Stats | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Uranium Pickaxe | Power: 67 Speed: 0% Luck: +41% Runes: 2 | Miner Fred (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Titanium Pickaxe | Power: 55 Speed: 0% Luck: +38% Runes: 2 | Miner Fred (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Cobalt Pickaxe | Power: 40 Speed: 0% Luck: +25% Runes: 2 | Miner Fred (Forgotten Kingdom) |
Uranium Pickaxe
67 Power, 0% Speed, +41% Luck, 2 Runes
Location: Miner Fred’s Shop (Forgotten Kingdom)
A strong luck-focused option for players looking to farm Forgotten Kingdom ores efficiently early on. It doesn’t mine Basalt Veins, but the luck helps stabilize ore income.
Titanium Pickaxe
55 Power, 0% Speed, +38% Luck, 2 Runes
Location: Miner Fred’s Shop (Forgotten Kingdom)
A cost-efficient mid-game tool. Titanium improves power and luck enough to noticeably speed up farming without demanding a big gold investment.
Cobalt Pickaxe
40 Power, 0% Speed, +25% Luck, 2 Runes
Location: Miner Fred’s Shop (Forgotten Kingdom)
Great as your first upgrade when you enter the Forgotten Kingdom. It’s enough to begin farming higher-value ores until you can afford Titanium or Uranium.
B Tier – Strong Early-Game Options
| Pickaxe | Stats | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Stonewake’s Pickaxe | Power: 33 Speed: -30% Luck: +10% Runes: 3 | Inner Cave (Stonewake’s Cross) |
| Platinum Pickaxe | Power: 24 Speed: 0% Luck: +25% Runes: 2 | Miner Fred (Stonewake’s Cross) |
Stonewake’s Pickaxe
33 Power, –30% Speed, +10% Luck, 3 Runes
Location: Inner Cave (Stonewake’s Cross)
A very underrated early-game pickaxe. Despite its slow mining speed, its three rune slots make it incredible value for players who want long-term efficiency. You can build strong rune combinations early without spending too much gold.
Platinum Pickaxe
24 Power, 0% Speed, +25% Luck, 2 Runes
Location: Miner Fred’s Shop (Stonewake’s Cross)
Good for early progression before entering the Forgotten Kingdom. It has enough luck to noticeably improve ore quality during the early grind.
C Tier – Early-Game Starters
| Pickaxe | Stats | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Pickaxe | Power: 16 Speed: 0% Luck: +15% Runes: 0 | Miner Fred (Stonewake’s Cross) |
| Iron Pickaxe | Power: 10 Speed: 0% Luck: +5% Runes: 0 | Miner Fred (Stonewake’s Cross) |
Gold Pickaxe
16 Power, 0% Speed, +15% Luck, 0 Runes
Location: Miner Fred’s Shop (Stonewake’s Cross)
Useful for initial farming, though it’s quickly outclassed by Platinum or Stonewake’s Pickaxe.
Iron Pickaxe
10 Power, 0% Speed, +5% Luck, 0 Runes
Location: Miner Fred’s Shop (Stonewake’s Cross)
A simple transitional pick. Use it briefly until you can jump to a better upgrade.
D Tier – Starter & Basic Tools
| Pickaxe | Stats | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Pickaxe | Power: 7 Speed: 0% Luck: 0% Runes: 0 | Miner Fred (Stonewake’s Cross) |
| Stone Pickaxe | Power: 4 Speed: 0% Luck: 0% Runes: 0 | Starter Tool |
Bronze Pickaxe
7 Power, 0 Luck, 0 Runes
Location: Miner Fred’s Shop (Stonewake’s Cross)
A basic early-game pickaxe that should be replaced as soon as possible.
Stone Pickaxe
4 Power, 0 Luck, 0 Runes
Given at the start
Your default tool. Replace it immediately with Iron or Stonewake’s Pickaxe for faster farming.
Recommended Pickaxe Progression Path
This path minimizes wasted gold and guides you smoothly into the strongest picks.
1. Stonewake’s Cross (Early Region)
Start → Iron → Platinum / Stonewake’s
Start with the free Stone Pickaxe.
Buy Iron to stabilize early farming.
Then either purchase Platinum or grab Stonewake’s Pickaxe in the Inner Cave for long-term rune flexibility.
2. Forgotten Kingdom (Mid-Game Region)
Cobalt → Titanium → Uranium → Mythril
Cobalt gets you started.
Titanium provides strong early value.
Uranium improves rare ore income.
Mythril is the turning point that unlocks Basalt Veins and deeper regions.
3. Late-Game Chase Items
Lightite → Magma → Arcane → Demonic
Lightite for speed,
Magma for raw damage (but not recommended long-term),
Arcane for high-luck farming,
Demonic for the ultimate end-game efficiency.
Rune & Buff Recommendations
Runes provide permanent upgrades to your pickaxe—for power, luck, speed, or ore drops. They’re applied through the Runemaker and can be expensive to remove, so choose carefully.
Short-term buffs like potions and totems can also dramatically boost mining performance during long sessions.
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Smart pickaxe planning is one of the biggest efficiency boosts you can make in The Forge. By following a structured upgrade path and choosing picks with the highest long-term value, you save huge amounts of gold and reach the end-game much faster.
As the game evolves, more pickaxes are likely to be added—but for now, this tier list reflects the strongest and most efficient choices confirmed in the current BETA. Play Now!
