Mining is the heart of progression in The Forge, the popular Roblox RPG where resource grinding fuels weapon crafting, gear upgrades, and financial growth. While flashy weapons help defeat bosses, it’s your pickaxe that determines how quickly you advance through regions and unlock high-tier ores. Choosing the right pickaxe dramatically increases mining speed, luck, and upgrade potential.
To help you progress efficiently without wasting money, here is a full breakdown of the best pickaxe progression path and stat comparison for every stage of the game.
The Forge Pickaxe Progression Path
The recommended upgrade order for fastest progression is:
Stonewake’s Pickaxe ➜ Mythril Pickaxe ➜ Arcane Pickaxe ➜ Demonic Pickaxe
Pickaxe Comparison & Stats
| Pickaxe | Stats | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonewake’s Pickaxe | Mine Power: 33 Mining Speed: -30% Luck: +10% Rune Slots: 1 | $3,333 | Inner Cave at Stonewake’s Cross |
| Mythril Pickaxe | Mine Power: 80 Luck: +55% Rune Slots: 2 | $67,500 | Miner Fred’s Shop, Forgotten Kingdom |
| Arcane Pickaxe | Mine Power: 115 Mining Speed: +10% Luck: +50% Rune Slots: 3 | $125,000 | Fallen Angel’s Cave (after Bard’s Guitar quest) |
| Demonic Pickaxe | Mine Power: 175 Luck: +47.5% Rune Slots: 3 | $500,000 | Volcanic Depths – Demonic Pickaxe Altar |
Best Early Game Pickaxe
Stonewake’s Pickaxe
If you’re starting fresh, this should be your first major purchase after completing Sensei Moro’s quests. Despite lower mining speed, its raw power allows rapid progression and access to the Forgotten Kingdom’s Ruined Cave, where players can pick up valuable ores and rare loot early.
Best Mid Game Pickaxe
Mythril Pickaxe
This is the first pickaxe capable of breaking Basalt Veins, which are essential for advanced crafting. With a massive +55% Luck boost, farming becomes dramatically more rewarding, making it ideal for resource grinding. You can find it at Miner Fred’s Shop for $67,500.
If you need cash, using The Forge codes to get totems and potions can help boost earnings.
Best Late Game Pickaxes
Arcane Pickaxe
The Arcane Pickaxe is considered one of the strongest all-around tools thanks to balanced performance and three rune slots, enabling specialized builds. To unlock it, obtain the Unknown Key from Bard and open the fallen gate in Stonewake’s Cave.
Demonic Pickaxe
For pure mining power, nothing beats the Demonic Pickaxe. With a mine power of 175, it breaks Volcanic Rock instantly, giving access to legendary materials like Demoite and Darkryte. Although its luck boost is slightly lower than Mythril, rune slots allow heavy customization.
Found inside the Volcanic Depths at the Demonic Pickaxe Altar.
When Should You Upgrade?
Upgrade once you encounter material thresholds you can’t break:
Basalt → Mythril
Volcanic Rock → Arcane or Demonic
Rune slots also matter greatly for late-game farming efficiency.
Investing in the right pickaxes early will drastically reduce grind time and improve combat preparation. With proper rune usage and strategic upgrades, players will unlock advanced crafting and end-game activities far faster.
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