Dragon Pickaxe
The Dragon Pickaxe is the S+-tier pickaxe sold at Crimson Sakura Isles for $180,000. With 96 mining power and a 1.6x swing it opens 23 of the 25 rocks in the game, and its +65% luck boost multiplies the drop weight of every rare ore (base chance ≤ 5%).
Pickaxe stats
- Price
- $180,000
- Mining power
- 96
- Mining speed
- 1.6x
- swing multiplier
- Luck boost
- +65%
- on rare drops
- Rune slots
- 3
- Miner Shard ready
- Sold at
- Crimson Sakura Isles
Rocks to break even on $180,000
| Rock | World | Sec / rock | Expected ore sell / rock | Rocks to repay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Crystal | Crimson Sakura Isles | 30.8s | $113 | ~1,599 |
| Spirit Vein | Crimson Sakura Isles | 27.5s | $112 | ~1,602 |
| Crimson Boulder | Crimson Sakura Isles | 24.3s | $92 | ~1,948 |
Expected sell = Σ (effective drop chance × ore NPC price) per rock, with the Dragon Pickaxe's +65% luck applied to rare drops. The three richest rocks this pickaxe can mine are shown — luck totems, potions and Miner Shard runes push the value higher.
New rocks the Dragon Pickaxe unlocks
| Rock | HP | Min power | Luck | Notable drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Crystal | 4,500 | 90 | 1.4x | Galaxite (6.6%) · Starweave (9.8%) · Spiritbloom (13.1%) |
These rocks gate at >88 mining power — the Dragon Pickaxe (96) is the cheapest pickaxe that opens them.
Dragon Pickaxe vs its neighbors
| Pickaxe | Price | Power | Speed | Luck | Rune slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guild Pickaxe | $135,000 | 84 | 1.55x | +58% | 3 |
| Kitsune Pickaxe | $150,000 | 88 | 1.6x | +60% | 3 |
| Dragon Pickaxe ← | $180,000 | 96 | 1.6x | +65% | 3 |
| Celestial Pickaxe | $220,000 | 105 | 1.7x | +72% | 3 |
| Void Pickaxe | $280,000 | 115 | 1.75x | +80% | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dragon Pickaxe worth its $180,000 price in The Forge? +
Yes — at its best rock (Lotus Crystal) the Dragon Pickaxe earns about $113 of ore per break, repaying the $180,000 price in roughly 1,599 rocks.
What rocks can the Dragon Pickaxe mine? +
Dragon Pickaxe has 96 mining power, enough for 23 of the 25 rocks in the game — everything needing 96 power or less, up to Lotus Crystal.
How much luck does the Dragon Pickaxe have? +
The Dragon Pickaxe gives a +65% luck boost and 3 rune slots for Miner Shard stacking. Rare ores (≤5% base chance) get their weight multiplied by pickaxe luck × rock luck × bonus luck.
When should you buy the Dragon Pickaxe? +
Dragon Pickaxe is a S+-tier pickaxe sold at Crimson Sakura Isles. It is the first pickaxe that can mine Lotus Crystal — buy it as soon as you reach that content.