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STARDEW VALLEY / MINING

Pickaxe Upgrades

Higher-tier pickaxes break many rocks more efficiently and open resource routes.

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In practice: Upgrade when a mining objective warrants downtime and prepare a backup daily schedule.
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Overview

Higher-tier pickaxes break many rocks more efficiently and open resource routes.

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How it works

Higher-tier pickaxes break many rocks more efficiently and open resource routes. Stamina, health and equipment all matter during exploration.

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Practical advice

Upgrade when a mining objective warrants downtime and prepare a backup daily schedule.

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Mistakes to avoid

Do not hand in your pickaxe immediately before a long Skull Cavern trip.

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Mining / miningCopper Ore

Early metal resource obtainable through mining and used in bars and upgrades.

Mining / miningIridium Ore

High-value metal associated with late-game mining and upgrades.

Mining / miningIron Ore

Metal resource found deeper in progression and used for many upgrades.

Tips / tipsKeep a Spare Weapon

Mining difficulty spikes between areas and tool upgrades do not solve combat alone.

Tips / tipsReserve Hardwood

Many upgrades and late-game objectives use hardwood.

Tips / tipsUpgrade Tools Strategically

Tool upgrades consume materials and time with no access to the tool during work.

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