**The Forge Pickaxes Guide**

In the world of “The Forge,” pickaxes play a crucial role in helping players acquire valuable ores by breaking rocks. This guide covers the various pickaxes available in the game, outlining their costs, stats, and uses. If you enjoy “The Forge,” you might also want to check out “Prospecting,” which offers a unique gameplay experience involving mining and resource gathering.

### Stone Pickaxe
– **Unlock Requirement:** None; available at game start
– **Stats:**
– Luck: Basic
– Mining Power: Basic

### Bronze Pickaxe
– **Cost:** 150 Gold
– **Location:** Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop, Stonewake’s Cross
– **Stats:**
– Luck: Moderate
– Mining Power: Moderate

### Iron Pickaxe
– **Cost:** 500 Gold
– **Location:** Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop, Stonewake’s Cross
– **Stats:**
– Luck: Moderate
– Mining Power: Moderate

### Gold Pickaxe
– **Cost:** 1.5K Gold
– **Location:** Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop, Stonewake’s Cross
– **Stats:**
– Luck: High
– Mining Power: High
– Rune Slots: 1

### Platinum Pickaxe
– **Cost:** 4.4K Gold
– **Location:** Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop, Stonewake’s Cross
– **Stats:**
– Luck: High
– Mining Power: High
– Rune Slots: 1

### Arcane Pickaxe
– **Cost:** 50K Gold
– **Location:** Fallen Angel’s Cave, Stonewake’s Cross
– **Stats:**
– Luck: Very High
– Mining Power: Very High
– Rune Slots: 1

### Stonewake’s Pickaxe
– **Cost:** 3,333 Gold
– **Location:** Inner Cave, Stonewake’s Cross
– **Stats:**
– Luck: Very High
– Mining Power: Very High
– Rune Slots: 2

### Cobalt Pickaxe
– **Cost:** 10K Gold
– **Location:** Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop, Forgotten Kingdom
– **Stats:**
– Luck: Very High
– Mining Power: Very High
– Rune Slots: 1

### Titanium Pickaxe
– **Cost:** 22.5K Gold
– **Location:** Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop, Forgotten Kingdom
– **Stats:**
– Luck: Very High
– Mining Power: Very High
– Rune Slots: 1

### Uranium Pickaxe
– **Cost:** 37.5K Gold
– **Location:** Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop, Forgotten Kingdom
– **Stats:**
– Luck: Very High
– Mining Power: Very High
– Rune Slots: 1

### Mythril Pickaxe
– **Cost:** 67.5K Gold
– **Location:** Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop, Forgotten Kingdom
– **Stats:**
– Luck: Extremely High
– Mining Power: Extremely High
– Rune Slots: 2

### Lightite Pickaxe
– **Cost:** 98.5K Gold
– **Location:** Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop, Forgotten Kingdom
– **Stats:**
– Luck: Extremely High
– Mining Power: Extremely High
– Rune Slots: 2

### Magma Pickaxe
– **Cost:** 150K Gold
– **Location:** Ashen Passage, Volcanic Depths
– **Stats:**
– Luck: Stellar
– Mining Power: Stellar
– Rune Slots: 2

### Demonic Pickaxe
– **Cost:** 500K Gold
– **Location:** Demonic Pickaxe Alter, Volcanic Depths
– **Stats:**
– Luck: Stellar
– Mining Power: Stellar
– Rune Slots: 3

**Understanding Pickaxe Stats:**

– **Luck:** Increases chances of finding rare and profitable ores.
– **Mining Power:** Determines damage dealt to rocks; higher power means faster rock destruction and ore collection.
– **Rune Slots:** Allows for additional effects and stat buffs through rune enhancement. More slots mean more powerful and diverse buffs.

With these options, players can strategize which pickaxes best fit their playstyle and mining needs, ensuring a rewarding gaming experience in “The Forge.”