Island 4 has officially expanded the gear progression in The Forge with a brand-new lineup of pickaxes. These tools offer significantly higher damage compared to previous islands, making them essential for mining tougher ores and speeding up farming in Crimson Sakura Isles.
If you have already reached Island 4, upgrading your pickaxe is no longer optional. Higher-tier ores require stronger tools, and using outdated gear will drastically slow down your farming efficiency.
Below is a complete breakdown of all Island 4 pickaxes, including their damage and recommended progression path. There are six new pickaxes introduced in Crimson Sakura Isles, scaling from entry-level to endgame tier. Also check out our Roblox The Forge Beginner Guide for those interested and the Race Tier List.
1. Bamboo Pickaxe – 370 Damage
- Damage: 370
- Price: 675,000 Gold
Bamboo Pickaxe is the first tool available when entering Island 4. It is designed for players who just arrived in Crimson Sakura Isles and need an entry-level upgrade. However, 370 damage is only efficient against basic ores. Once you move deeper into Island 4 zones, this pickaxe will start feeling slow.
Best for: Early Island 4 beginners with limited gold.
2. Sakura Pickaxe – 480 Damage
- Damage: 480
- Price: Higher than Bamboo (exact amount not specified)
Sakura Pickaxe provides a noticeable improvement over Bamboo. With 480 damage, farming in Bamboo Cave and other early Island 4 areas becomes much smoother. If Bamboo feels too slow, Sakura serves as a safe transitional upgrade before moving into mid-tier tools.
Best for: Early-to-mid progression players.
3. Wolf Pickaxe – 600 Damage
- Damage: 600
At 600 damage, you are officially entering mid-tier Island 4 progression. Wolf Pickaxe significantly increases mining speed and makes daily quest farming more efficient.This is a solid option if you want stronger performance without immediately spending millions of gold.
Best for: Players pushing steady progression without heavy investment.
4. Holy Pickaxe – 740 Damage
- Damage: 740
Holy Pickaxe starts approaching high-damage standards for Island 4. With 740 damage, tougher ores become much more manageable and mining speed feels comfortable across most areas. If you are not ready to invest in Oni Pickaxe yet, Holy is one of the safest long-term midgame choices.
Best for: Strong midgame farming and balanced progression.
5. Oni Pickaxe – 888 Damage
- Damage: 888
- Price: 2,700,000 Gold
Oni Pickaxe is a major milestone in Island 4 progression. Many players consider 888 damage the minimum recommended threshold for efficient endgame mining. Although the price is steep, this pickaxe is highly worth it if you are serious about farming high-tier materials. For many players, Oni becomes the primary tool before transitioning into full endgame setups.
Best for: Endgame farming and serious grinders.
6. Kitsune Pickaxe – 1,000 Damage
- Damage: 1,000
Kitsune Pickaxe currently holds the highest damage value in Island 4. With 1,000 damage, mining speed reaches its peak, allowing you to clear ore nodes significantly faster than any other tool available. However, before purchasing:
- Make sure you truly need the extra damage.
- Consider saving gold in case future updates introduce secret or stronger pickaxes.
- Avoid draining your gold if you still need armor or weapon upgrades.
Kitsune is best suited for players with stable income who focus on maximum farming efficiency.
Best for: Hardcore grinders and fully established players.
Which Pickaxe Should You Buy?
Here is a simplified upgrade recommendation:
- Just entered Island 4: Keep your old pickaxe if it already has 700+ damage.
- Midgame progression: Aim for Holy Pickaxe.
- Endgame farming: Oni Pickaxe should be your minimum goal.
- Hardcore farming focus: Kitsune Pickaxe for maximum speed.
If your goal is only to complete quests and level up casually, upgrading all the way to Kitsune is not mandatory.
Island 4 in The Forge introduces six new pickaxes with clear damage scaling, ranging from 370 to 1,000 damage. The higher your damage, the faster you can mine ores, complete quests, and farm gold. That said, upgrading blindly can slow your progress if it drains your resources. Choose your pickaxe based on your current gold, build focus, and farming goals. If you are aiming to optimize endgame progression in Crimson Sakura Isles, Oni Pickaxe should be your minimum target to ensure efficient farming without wasting time on every ore node.