All The Forge Pickaxe Island 3 Progression Guide, Cost & Stats!

Mining is one of the core systems in The Forge, and having the right pickaxe directly affects how fast you earn money, ores, and rare drops. Once you reach Island 3: Frostspire Expanse, the pickaxe progression becomes much more important due to tougher nodes and better materials.

This guide covers every pickaxe available on Island 3, their prices, stats, and the smartest upgrade path so you do not waste your currency. Also check out our Roblox The Forge Beginner Guide for those interested and the Race Tier List.

How to Obtain Pickaxes on Island 3

All Island 3 pickaxes are purchased using in-game currency from the local shop in Frostspire Expanse. Each upgrade costs more than the last, but provides better mining power, higher luck, and additional rune slots. Before buying, always consider:

• Whether the mining speed is boosted or reduced
• How many rune slots the pickaxe has
• Whether the price matches the performance increase

Island 3 Pickaxe List – Costs and Stats

Below is the full list of pickaxes available in Frostspire Expanse, in order of progression.

Tungsten Pickaxe

• Price: $200,000
• Mining Power: 150
• Luck Boost: 48%
• Rune Slots: 2
• Effect: -15% Mining Speed

This is the entry-level pickaxe for Island 3. While affordable, the mining speed penalty makes it inefficient for long grinding sessions.

Aqua Pickaxe

• Price: $375,000
• Mining Power: 200
• Luck Boost: 52%
• Rune Slots: 2
• Effect: +5% Mining Speed

The Aqua Pickaxe is a massive improvement over Tungsten. It removes the speed penalty and adds better stats across the board, making it one of the best early Island 3 upgrades.

Mist Pickaxe

• Price: $500,000
• Mining Power: 250
• Luck Boost: 55%
• Rune Slots: 2
• Effect: +15% Mining Speed

This pickaxe offers solid speed and power, but its price-to-performance ratio is questionable compared to the Aqua Pickaxe.

Snow Pickaxe

• Price: $750,000
• Mining Power: 320
• Luck Boost: 58%
• Rune Slots: 3
• Effect: +10% Mining Speed

Snow Pickaxe is where Island 3 progression starts to feel rewarding. The extra rune slot alone makes it a major upgrade, especially for luck or speed-focused builds.

Frost Pickaxe

• Price: $1,000,000
• Mining Power: 420
• Luck Boost: 62%
• Rune Slots: 3
• Effect: +5% Mining Speed

A strong mid-to-late Island 3 pickaxe with excellent balance. This is a common stopping point for players who want efficiency without overspending.

Void Pickaxe

• Price: $1,350,000
• Mining Power: 550
• Luck Boost: 68%
• Rune Slots: 3
• Effect: -5% Mining Speed

Despite the small speed penalty, the massive mining power and luck boost make this a great pickaxe for farming high-tier ores.

Prismatic Pickaxe

• Price: $2,000,000
• Mining Power: 650
• Luck Boost: 72%
• Rune Slots: 4
• Effect: +20% Mining Speed

This is the best pickaxe available on Island 3. With four rune slots, top-tier luck, and a huge speed boost, it outperforms every other option in Frostspire Expanse.

Best Pickaxe Progression Strategy

If you want the most efficient upgrade path on Island 3, follow this progression:

1. Skip Tungsten if possible due to the mining speed penalty
2. Buy Aqua Pickaxe as your first major upgrade
3. Skip Mist unless you have excess money
4. Upgrade directly to Snow Pickaxe for the third rune slot
5. Move to Frost Pickaxe or Void Pickaxe depending on your playstyle
6. Aim for Prismatic Pickaxe as your long-term goal

This route saves money while maximizing mining efficiency and luck.

Island 3 Mining Tips

• Prioritize pickaxes with positive mining speed buffs
• Extra rune slots matter more than small stat increases
• Use luck runes when farming rare ores
• Private servers are ideal for uninterrupted grinding

Island 3 pickaxes in The Forge are expensive, but choosing the right progression path makes a huge difference in how fast you progress. The Aqua and Snow Pickaxes offer the best value early on, while the Prismatic Pickaxe stands as the ultimate goal for serious miners. By skipping inefficient upgrades and focusing on speed, luck, and rune slots, you can dominate Frostspire Expanse and farm high-tier ores far more efficiently.