🔶 Copper Pickaxe
The Copper Pickaxe is the first upgrade to the basic Pickaxe in Stardew Valley. It is obtained by bringing 5 Copper Bars and 5,000g to the Blacksmith. This upgrade increases mining efficiency, allowing the player to break tougher rocks in the mines and reducing the number of hits required for standard stones.
⚒️ Uses
The Copper Pickaxe improves upon the basic Pickaxe in several ways:
- Breaks large rocks in the mines
- Reduces hits required to break regular stones and ore nodes
- Used for mining Copper, Iron, and other ores more efficiently
- Removes placed equipment such as furnaces
🔼 Upgrade Details
Upgrade Path: Pickaxe → Copper Pickaxe
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bars | 5 Copper Bars |
| Cost | 5,000g |
| Time | 2 days at the Blacksmith |
💡 Tips & Strategies
- Upgrade before spending significant time in the mines to save energy
- Plan upgrades during festivals or rainy days to avoid missing mine runs
- Essential for breaking larger rocks blocking paths in deeper mine levels
- Can be upgraded further to Steel Pickaxe after use