Secret pickaxes are one of the most valuable upgrades you can get in The Forge. Each pickaxe offers different stats, rune slots, and unique bonuses that can speed up your mining progress significantly.
In this guide, we’ll walk through every known secret pickaxe location across Island 1 and Island 2, along with their costs, stats, and how to unlock the hidden areas that block your way. Also check out our Roblox The Forge Beginner Guide for those interested and the Race Tier List.
Secret Pickaxe Location – Island 1
Island 1 contains several early-game secret pickaxes that offer a big jump in power compared to the basic options found in the shop. These are easy to overlook if you don’t explore the caves thoroughly.
1. Stone Pickaxe (Secret Spot #1)
To find the first hidden pickaxe, enter the main cave on Island 1 and follow the path deeper inside. The pickaxe is positioned along the route, making it simple to spot once you know where to look.
- Cost: 3,300
- Base Damage: 33
- Mining Speed: –30%
- Luck Bonus: +10%
- Rune Slots: 3
Even though the mining speed penalty is rough early on, the high base damage makes this pickaxe a strong starter choice. It’s far better than the standard platinum pickaxe despite being cheaper, making it the recommended buy for new players.
2. Arcane Pickaxe (Secret Spot #2)
The second secret pickaxe is locked behind a gate inside the same cave system. To access it, you’ll first need a special key from a short quest.
How to unlock the gate: Pick up the guitar quest in the cave, follow the route shown by the quest instructions, and complete the task to earn the key.
Once you open the gate, you’ll find the Arcane Pickaxe waiting inside.
- Cost: 125,000
- Base Damage: 115
- Mining Speed: +10%
- Luck Bonus: +50%
- Rune Slots: 3
This is one of the strongest early-game pickaxes thanks to its balanced damage, bonus speed, and high luck modifier. If you’re farming rare ores or aiming for rare drops, this one performs extremely well. After picking it up, Island 1 is fully cleared of secret pickaxe locations.
Secret Pickaxe Location – Island 2
Island 2 features stronger late-game pickaxes designed to help you mine high-tier rocks. These secret spots require some climbing and a bit more caution due to the tougher enemies in the area. How to Unlock Island 2 Guide!
3. Magma Pickaxe (Secret Spot #3)
After reaching Island 2, climb up to the mining zone using the quickest route along the cliffs. Follow the path to reach the hidden magma-themed cave containing the next pickaxe.
- Cost: 150,000
- Base Damage: 135
- Luck Bonus: +46%
- Rune Slots: 2
The Magma Pickaxe is powerful enough to mine every currently available ore type in the game. While it has fewer rune slots than the Arcane Pickaxe, its higher base damage makes it ideal for breaking tougher rocks fast.
4. Demonic Pickaxe (Secret Spot #4)
The last secret pickaxe is located beneath the Island 2 mining zone. You’ll need to drop down carefully and avoid the aggressive NPCs in the area—they hit hard and can defeat you quickly. Once you reach the stone doorway, you’ll see the final pickaxe locked inside.
- Cost: 500,000
- Base Damage: Unknown
- Mining Stats: Unknown
- Rune Slots: Unknown
Even though its stats can’t be inspected without the key, the high price almost guarantees that the Demonic Pickaxe is currently the strongest pickaxe in the game. To unlock the door, you’ll need another special key obtained from the Amber NPC questline.
Finding every secret pickaxe in The Forge is one of the fastest ways to boost your mining performance without relying entirely on shop upgrades. Whether you’re just starting out or already farming high-value ores, each hidden pickaxe provides solid bonuses that help you progress faster. Once you unlock all four secret locations across both islands, you’ll have access to some of the best tools available in the game.