The Forge Best Pickaxe Guide
Looking for the best pickaxe in The Forge Roblox? This complete guide ranks all 15 pickaxes and helps you choose the best pickaxe for your current progression stage.
๐ Last Updated: December 2025 | โฑ๏ธ 5 min read
โ๏ธ Find the Best Pickaxe for Your Stage in The Forge
โ๏ธ Quick Answer: What is the Best Pickaxe?
The Demonic Pickaxe is the absolute best pickaxe in The Forge with 20,000 Power and 10,000 Luck. However, the Arcane Pickaxe is considered the best value pickaxe due to its special abilities.
Best for Each Stage: Early = Diamond Pickaxe | Mid = Ruby/Sapphire | Late = Celestial/Void | End Game = Demonic or Arcane
Pickaxe Tier List
Here's our complete tier list ranking all pickaxes in The Forge based on their Power, Luck, cost efficiency, and overall value:
God Tier - Best Pickaxes
๐ฅ Demonic Pickaxe
Power: 20,000 | Luck: 10,000
The ultimate pickaxe. Can mine everything with insane luck bonus.
โจ Arcane Pickaxe
Power: 15,000 | Luck: 8,000 + Special
Quest reward with unique abilities. Best value in the game.
Excellent - Late Game
Lightite Pickaxe
Power: 15,000 | Luck: 7,500
Void Pickaxe
Power: 10,000 | Luck: 5,000
Celestial Pickaxe
Power: 7,500 | Luck: 3,750
Good - Mid Game
Adamantite Pickaxe
Power: 5,000 | Luck: 2,500
Mythril Pickaxe
Power: 3,000 | Luck: 1,500
Obsidian Pickaxe
Power: 2,000 | Luck: 1,000
Starter - Early Game
Diamond
Power: 500
Gold
Power: 100
Iron
Power: 25
Stone
Power: 1
All Pickaxes Ranked by Power
| Rank | Pickaxe | Power | Luck | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | ๐ฅ Demonic Pickaxe | 20,000 | 10,000 | 500M |
| #2 | โจ Arcane Pickaxe | 15,000 | 8,000 | Quest |
| #3 | Lightite Pickaxe | 15,000 | 7,500 | 200M |
| #4 | Void Pickaxe | 10,000 | 5,000 | 25M |
| #5 | Celestial Pickaxe | 7,500 | 3,750 | 5M |
| #6 | Adamantite Pickaxe | 5,000 | 2,500 | 1M |
| #7 | Mythril Pickaxe | 3,000 | 1,500 | 250K |
| #8 | Obsidian Pickaxe | 2,000 | 1,000 | 100K |
Best Pickaxe for Early Game
In the early game (0-50K gold), focus on upgrading through the basic pickaxes in order:
๐ฑ Early Game Progression:
- Stone Pickaxe - Starting pickaxe (free)
- Iron Pickaxe - First upgrade, unlocks Iron ore
- Gold Pickaxe - Unlocks Gold ore, good early income
- Diamond Pickaxe - Best early game pickaxe, unlocks Diamond
๐ก Tip: Don't skip any pickaxes! Each one unlocks new ores essential for progression.
Best Pickaxe for Mid Game
Mid game (50K-500K gold) is where pickaxe choice starts to matter more:
โก Mid Game Best Picks:
Ruby Pickaxe
Great balance of Power and cost. Unlocks Ruby ore.
Sapphire Pickaxe
Higher Power, good for farming Sapphire ore.
๐ก Tip: Consider rerolling for a better race at this stage for bonus Luck!
Best Pickaxe for Late Game
Late game (500K+ gold) is where the best pickaxes become available:
๐ฅ Late Game Best Picks:
๐ #1 Demonic Pickaxe
The absolute best. 20,000 Power and 10,000 Luck makes it unmatched for mining everything.
๐ #2 Arcane Pickaxe
Quest reward with special abilities. Best value pickaxe if you complete the quest.
๐ #3 Lightite Pickaxe
Second highest Power. Good stepping stone to Demonic.
Special Pickaxes
โจ Arcane Pickaxe - The Best Value
The Arcane Pickaxe is obtained through a special quest chain and has unique abilities that make it arguably the best pickaxe in the game for its cost (free!):
- โข 15,000 Power - Can mine almost everything
- โข 8,000 Luck - High rare ore chance
- โข Special Ability - Unique mining effects
- โข Free - Obtained through quest, not gold
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best pickaxe in The Forge?
The Demonic Pickaxe is the best overall with 20,000 Power and 10,000 Luck. However, the Arcane Pickaxe is considered the best value since it's free from a quest and has special abilities.
How much does the Demonic Pickaxe cost?
The Demonic Pickaxe costs approximately 500 million gold. It's the most expensive pickaxe in the game but also the most powerful.
Should I skip pickaxes to save gold?
No! Each pickaxe unlocks new ores that are essential for progression. Skipping pickaxes will actually slow you down because you'll miss out on higher-value ores.
Is the Arcane Pickaxe better than Demonic?
The Demonic has higher raw stats, but the Arcane Pickaxe's special abilities and free cost make it better value. Many players prefer Arcane for general use and Demonic for maximum efficiency.