How to Get the Arcane Pickaxe
The Arcane Pickaxe is one of the strongest and most versatile pickaxes available in The Forge. It is unlocked through a hidden quest tied to the Bard NPC and requires access to a secret area known as the Fallen Angel’s Cave.
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Arcane Pickaxe Overview
The Arcane Pickaxe offers a powerful balance of mining strength, speed, and luck, making it a top-tier choice for early-to-mid game progression.
Total Cost
- 125,000 Coins
- Purchased from a hidden vendor inside the Fallen Angel’s Cave
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Arcane Pickaxe Stats
| Stat | Value | |----|----| | Mining Power | 115 | | Mining Speed | +10% | | Luck Boost | 50% | | Rune Slots | 3 |
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Requirements
Before obtaining the Arcane Pickaxe, you must:
- Reach Stonewalk Cross (Island One)
- Complete the Bard’s Guitar Quest
- Obtain the Secret Key
- Have 125,000 coins available
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Step 1: Complete the Bard’s Guitar Quest
- Travel to Stonewalk Cross, the first island.
- Locate the Bard NPC near the campfire area.
- Speak to him to activate the Lost Guitar quest.
- Enter the main cave on the island.
- Immediately turn left after entering the cave.
- Look for a small grassy corner area you can walk down into.
- Find and interact with Bard’s Guitar.
- Exit the cave and return the guitar to the Bard.
- You will receive:
- Quest completion confirmation
- Secret Key
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Step 2: Access the Fallen Angel’s Cave
- Re-enter the main cave on Stonewalk Cross.
- This time, turn right instead of left.
- Locate the locked door inside the cave.
- Use the Secret Key to unlock it.
- Enter the Fallen Angel’s Cave.
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Step 3: Purchase the Arcane Pickaxe
Inside the Fallen Angel’s Cave:
- Find the hidden pickaxe vendor.
- Purchase the Arcane Pickaxe for 125,000 coins.
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Why Get the Arcane Pickaxe?
The Arcane Pickaxe is one of the most valuable pickaxes in The Forge due to its versatility.
Key Advantages
- 3 Rune Slots – Higher customization than most pickaxes
- 50% Luck Boost – Significantly improves rare ore drops
- Strong Mining Power – Competitive with higher-tier pickaxes
- Flexible Builds – Can outperform higher-damage pickaxes when properly runed
While some pickaxes offer higher base damage, few can match the Arcane Pickaxe once runes are applied.
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Recommended Rune Setup
To maximize efficiency, consider using:
- Swift Mining – Increases mining speed
- Mine Power – Boosts mining damage
- Lucky Strike – Chance to drop extra ore
This setup provides speed, power, and resource efficiency.
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Pro Tips
- Always take advantage of all three rune slots
- The Arcane Pickaxe is strong enough to last well into later progression
- Selling your previous pickaxe can help recover some of the cost
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