Mining in The Forge is not just about breaking rocks. Choosing the right pickaxe affects which materials you can mine, how quickly you can gather resources, and your chances of finding rare ores such as Demonite, Rubies, or Arcane Crystals. This guide provides a complete pickaxe tier list, ranking each tool based on its stats, cost efficiency, and overall usefulness for farming.
S-Tier Pickaxes
Prismatic Pickaxe
The Prismatic Pickaxe is the best overall pickaxe in the game. It can break all types of rocks and allows for maximum Luck shard stacking, making it ideal for late-game farming and endgame content.
Stats: 650 Mine Power, 72% Luck Boost, 20% Mining Speed, 4 Rune Slots
Arcane Pickaxe
The Arcane Pickaxe offers an excellent cost-to-luck ratio. It breaks most rocks efficiently and allows heavy Luck shard stacking, making it a reliable choice for players from mid to late game.
Stats: 115 Mine Power, 50% Luck Boost, 10% Mining Speed, 3 Rune Slots
Frost Pickaxe
The Frost Pickaxe is a workhorse on Island 3, required to access rare materials and serving as a stepping stone toward the Prismatic Pickaxe. It is both strong and versatile.
Stats: 420 Mine Power, 62% Luck Boost, 5% Mining Speed, 3 Rune Slots
The Forge Pickaxe Tier List Ranked
A-Tier Pickaxes
Demonic Pickaxe
The Demonic Pickaxe offers extreme raw power and is best suited for players who want to break rocks quickly and are willing to invest heavily. It is slightly less cost-effective than the Arcane Pickaxe for farming rare ores.
Stats: 175 Mine Power, 47.5% Luck Boost, 10% Mining Speed penalty, 3 Rune Slots
Stonewake’s Pickaxe
Stonewake’s Pickaxe is an early-game tool with exceptional Rune Slot value. It is ideal for stacking Luck shards while conserving resources, and its speed penalty is minor compared to its overall utility.
Stats: 33 Mine Power, 3 Rune Slots, 30% Mining Speed penalty
Lightite Pickaxe
The Lightite Pickaxe is designed for speed farming, making it ideal for quickly clearing large rock areas while maintaining a decent Luck Boost for rare drops.
Stats: 100 Mine Power, 45% Luck Boost, 2 Rune Slots
B-Tier Pickaxes
Mythril Pickaxe
The Mythril Pickaxe is a solid mid-game tool that unlocks Basalt Vein mining. However, it is often outclassed by the Lightite or Arcane Pickaxes if you have the resources to afford them.
Stats: 80 Mine Power, 43% Luck Boost, 2 Rune Slots
Magma Pickaxe
The Magma Pickaxe is a balanced tool that offers more Mine Power than the Arcane Pickaxe, but it has one fewer Rune Slot, which limits its potential for Luck shard stacking.
Stats: 135 Mine Power, 46% Luck Boost, 2 Rune Slots
Snow Pickaxe
The Snow Pickaxe is an entry-level Island 3 tool that can be useful if funds are limited, but it is generally replaced quickly by the Frost or Prismatic Pickaxes.
Stats: Moderate Mine Power and Luck Boost
C-Tier Pickaxes
Gold Pickaxe
The Gold Pickaxe is an early-game tool that is only worth using until the Stonewake’s Pickaxe or Mythril Pickaxe becomes available.
Stats: 16 Mine Power, 15% Luck Boost, 1 Rune Slot
Void Pickaxe
The Void Pickaxe is expensive relative to its performance and is only useful as a temporary stopgap before acquiring better Island 3 pickaxes.
Stats: Mid-range Mine Power and Luck Boost
Cobalt Pickaxe
The Cobalt Pickaxe is a mid-game tool for breaking Basalt Cores. It is functional but is quickly outclassed by higher-tier pickaxes.
Stats: 40 Mine Power, 35% Luck Boost, 2 Rune Slots
D-Tier Pickaxes
Bronze Pickaxe: 7 Mine Power, no Rune Slots. Only early tutorial pickaxe.
Iron Pickaxe: 5% Luck Boost, low Mine Power. Replace immediately.
Platinum Pickaxe: Slightly better than Gold. Not worth cost.
Titanium Pickaxe: Minor improvements over Cobalt. Not cost-effective.
Uranium Pickaxe: Small stat increase over Titanium. Save your coins instead.
Choosing the right pickaxe in The Forge is essential for efficient mining and maximizing rare ore drops. Early-game tools like Stonewake’s Pickaxe provide exceptional value for stacking Luck shards, while mid- and late-game pickaxes such as Arcane, Lightite, and Prismatic ensure faster mining and higher resource yields. By focusing on the pickaxes with the best combination of Mine Power, Luck Boost, and Rune Slots, you can minimize wasted resources and make your mining sessions far more productive. Use this tier list as a guide to prioritize your upgrades and optimize your farming strategy throughout the game.