How to Get the Demonic Pickaxe in The Forge
This guide explains how to unlock the Demonic Pickaxe in The Forge, including all requirements, where to find Demonite, and how to upgrade the pickaxe for maximum efficiency.
The Demonic Pickaxe is currently one of the best pickaxes in the game, but it is expensive and should only be purchased once you are properly prepared.
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Requirements Before You Start
Before attempting to get the Demonic Pickaxe, you should:
- Be in the Forgotten Kingdom (second major area)
- Have at least 500,000 coins
- Own a strong pickaxe (Arcane Pickaxe recommended)
- Have decent armor and weapons for survivability
Buying this pickaxe too early can slow your overall progression.
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Step 1: Go to the Ruin Cave
Head to the Ruin Cave located inside the Forgotten Kingdom.
Once inside, make your way to the Ashen Pathway section of the cave. This is where the Demonic Pickaxe quest takes place.
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Step 2: Obtain 3 Demonite
To unlock the pickaxe, you must bring 3 Demonite ore to the quest NPC.
How to Get Demonite
- Demonite is extremely rare
- Drop rate is approximately 1 in 3,600
- Best obtained from Volcanic Rock
- Does not drop from veins or basalt cores
Best Demonite Farming Tips
- Use Luck Potions
- Use Mining Potions
- Take advantage of weekend luck boosts
- Fully mine ores instead of leaving them half-broken
- Focus on breaking basalt cores to force Volcanic Rock spawns
Volcanic Rock is large and visually distinct, making it easy to identify once it spawns.
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Step 3: Talk to the Quest NPC
Inside the Ashen Pathway area, you will find a floating NPC.
- Talk to the NPC
- Give him 3 Demonite
- You do not need to mine them during the quest — having them beforehand works
- Upon completion, you will receive a key
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Step 4: Purchase the Demonic Pickaxe
After receiving the key:
- Exit the quest room
- Enter the locked chamber nearby
- Purchase the Demonic Pickaxe for 500,000 coins
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Demonic Pickaxe Stats Overview
- Very high base mining damage
- Excellent mining speed
- Best pickaxe for late-game grinding
- Outperforms previous pickaxes when upgraded correctly
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Best Way to Upgrade the Demonic Pickaxe
To get the most value from the Demonic Pickaxe, you should upgrade it using Mining Shards.
Best Shard Type
- Mining Power shards are the most effective
- Focus on damage boosts over speed early on
Best Way to Farm Mining Shards
- Farm Bomber Skeletons
- Easy to kill
- Drop mining shards frequently
- Kill them quickly before they self-destruct
Bomber Skeletons have longer detection range, so engage carefully.
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Upgrade Recommendations
- Prioritize Mining Damage
- Add mining shards through the Rune Maker
- Do not waste rare shards on weaker pickaxes
- Fully commit upgrades only after obtaining Demonic Pickaxe
This pickaxe scales extremely well with upgrades and is worth the investment.
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Final Notes
- The Demonic Pickaxe is currently the best pickaxe available
- Expensive but worth it for long-term progression
- Best used with potion boosts and upgraded mining shards
- Highly recommended before deep late-game grinding
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- A pickaxe tier list
- A Demonite farming optimization guide
- A best shard upgrade math breakdown
- Or a Forge progression roadmap
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