The Forge Arcane Pickaxe Guide
Want to get the Arcane Pickaxe in The Forge Roblox? This complete guide covers the entire quest chain, from getting the Unknown Key to unlocking this legendary pickaxe!
๐ Last Updated: December 2025 | โฑ๏ธ 6 min read
โจ Unlock the Legendary Arcane Pickaxe
โจ Quick Answer: How to Get Arcane Pickaxe
The Arcane Pickaxe is obtained through a secret quest chain. You need the Unknown Key (from the Bard's Guitar quest) to unlock a secret chest that starts the Arcane quest.
Requirements: Complete Bard's Guitar Quest โ Get Unknown Key โ Find Secret Chest โ Complete Arcane Trials โ Receive Arcane Pickaxe
โจ Arcane Pickaxe Stats
Power
15,000
Luck
8,000
Cost
FREE
Tier
S
โจ Special Ability:
The Arcane Pickaxe has unique magical effects when mining, including bonus ore drops and special visual effects. It's considered the best value pickaxe since it's free!
Quest Requirements
Before you can get the Arcane Pickaxe, you need to complete some prerequisites:
Complete Bard's Guitar Quest
You must complete the Lost Guitar quest to receive the Unknown Key. This key is essential for the Arcane quest.
โ Bard's Guitar GuideRuby Pickaxe or Better
The Arcane Trials involve some combat. Having at least a Ruby Pickaxe level of progression is recommended.
Good Weapon
Bring a weapon with at least 100+ damage for the trial combat sections.
Step 1: Get the Unknown Key
The Unknown Key is obtained by completing the Bard's Guitar quest:
๐ How to Get the Unknown Key:
- Find The Bard near the campfire in Stonewake's Cross
- Accept the Lost Guitar quest
- Find the guitar in the Secret Cave (walk into the greenery on the left wall)
- Return the guitar to The Bard
- Receive the Unknown Key as a reward
Step 2: Find the Secret Chest
With the Unknown Key in your inventory, you need to find the Secret Chest:
๐บ๏ธ Secret Chest Location:
- 1
Go to The Cave (World 1)
Enter the main mining cave in Stonewake's Cross
- 2
Go Deep into the Cave
Pass the first mining area and continue deeper
- 3
Find the Glowing Runes
Look for purple glowing runes on the cave wall
- 4
Locate the Secret Chest
The chest is hidden behind a breakable wall near the runes
- 5
Use the Unknown Key
Interact with the chest to use your key and start the Arcane Trials
๐ก Tip:
The glowing runes are your landmark. If you see purple light emanating from the walls, you're close!
Step 3: Complete the Arcane Trials
The Arcane Trials are a series of challenges you must complete:
Trial of Mining
Mine specific ores within a time limit. You'll need to mine 50 ores of various types quickly.
Trial of Combat
Defeat waves of magical enemies. Bring a good weapon and healing items for this trial.
Trial of Wisdom
Solve a puzzle involving the cave runes. Pay attention to the patterns and colors.
Arcane Guardian Boss
Defeat the Arcane Guardian - a magical boss that guards the pickaxe. Use dodge mechanics and attack during openings.
Step 4: Claim Your Arcane Pickaxe
After completing all trials and defeating the Arcane Guardian:
- The Arcane Pickaxe will appear on a pedestal
- Walk up to it and interact to claim it
- The pickaxe is automatically equipped
- You'll also receive the Arcane Master badge!
๐ Congratulations! You now have one of the best pickaxes in The Forge - completely free!
Arcane vs Demonic Pickaxe
How does the Arcane Pickaxe compare to the Demonic Pickaxe?
| Stat | Arcane | Demonic |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15,000 | 20,000 โ |
| Luck | 8,000 | 10,000 โ |
| Cost | FREE โ | 500M Gold |
| Special Ability | Yes โ | No |
| Value Rating | S+ (Best Value) โ | S (Best Stats) |
๐ก Verdict:
The Arcane Pickaxe is the best value pickaxe in the game. While Demonic has higher raw stats, Arcane is completely free and has special abilities. Most players recommend getting Arcane first, then saving for Demonic later.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the Arcane Pickaxe in The Forge?
Complete the Bard's Guitar quest to get the Unknown Key, then find the Secret Chest in the deep cave to start the Arcane Trials. Complete all trials and defeat the Arcane Guardian to claim the pickaxe.
Is the Arcane Pickaxe better than Demonic?
Demonic has higher stats (20,000 Power vs 15,000), but Arcane is free and has special abilities. For value, Arcane is better. For pure stats, Demonic is better.
Can I fail the Arcane Trials?
Yes, but you can retry them. If you fail a trial, you'll respawn at the trial entrance and can try again. There's no penalty for failing.
What level should I be for the Arcane Trials?
Having at least Ruby Pickaxe level progression and a weapon with 100+ damage is recommended. The combat trial can be challenging for early-game players.