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11 Overview
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44 The Pickaxe is one of the two most important gathering tools in Crimson Desert, alongside the Logging Axe. It is used for breaking up hard ground or rock, with a pointed tip that shatters stone. The Pickaxe is essential for Mining ore deposits, which provide the raw materials required for Refinement upgrades on weapons, armor, and accessories. Buy this tool as early as possible.
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66 Stats
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88 StatValueAttack8Mastery BonusMining MasteryRefinementYes (10 levels)Sell Price12 copper
99 How to Obtain
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1111 There are multiple ways to get a Pickaxe:
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1313 Provisioner's Shop: Buy one from the Provisioner vendor in Hernand for 31 copper coins. The shop is located across from the blacksmith.Rhett's Request: Speak with Rhett, a blacksmith in the City of Hernand. He asks you to gather some ores and provides a Pickaxe in the process. Track this quest under Journal > Factions > Hernand Commissions.Other vendors: Provisioner shops in other towns throughout Pywel also stock Pickaxes.
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1515 How to Mine
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1717 Equip the Pickaxe through the Equipment Wheel (hold D-Pad Left / F3 on PC). Look for ore deposits, which appear as light-blue highlighted rocks on mountain walls and cliff faces throughout Pywel. Hold the aim button until the reticle turns blue, then strike the deposit. Each node takes multiple hits to break.
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19-The Mining Mastery effect improves mining efficiency over time. As you advance to higher-level regions, better pickaxes become available, and you will need them to harvest rarer mineral deposits.
19+Ordinary Pickaxe refinement increases Attack but does not improve mining yield or unlock rarer ore. For a dedicated mining upgrade, use the Mining Knuckledrill: its additional-ore chance rises from 10% to 30% at maximum refinement, where Mining Mastery becomes Expert Mining.
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2121 Alternative Mining Methods
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2323 Players who have progressed through the story can use the Force Palm skill to destroy ore deposits instantly, though it drains stamina and spirit resources. A unique alternative tool, the Mining Knuckle Drill, can be obtained by defeating Marni's Excavation, a hidden boss in Karin Quarry. The Knuckle Drill doubles as both a combat weapon and a mining implement with superior stats.
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2525 Refinement
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27-The Pickaxe can be refined at any Smithy in Pywel, with 10 refinement levels. Higher refinement means faster mining and better material yield. The Smithy in Hernand unlocks after completing Turnali's quest. Refinement requires gathered materials and copper coins.
27+The Pickaxe can be refined at any Smithy in Pywel, with 10 refinement levels. Higher refinement increases the Pickaxe's Attack value; it does not increase mining yield. Save upgrade materials for combat equipment if mining is your only reason to refine it. The Smithy in Hernand unlocks after completing Turnali's quest. Refinement requires the listed materials, with no currency fee.
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2929 Combat Notes
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3131 At Attack 8, the Pickaxe can do some chip damage if you happen to get ambushed while mining, but it is not a replacement for a real weapon. Always sheathe your weapon before switching to the Pickaxe through the Equipment Wheel, and switch back before engaging enemies.