


Greatly improved mining efficiency for normal blocks in the mines. Breaking this rock grants access to the Dwarf.Īllows you to break meteorites that land on the farm. Noticeably improved mining speed on some rock types, can mine the 2x2 stones in the mines.įurther improved efficiency and players can now break the large boulders on the farm property, as well as the rock to the right when inside the mine entrance. Upgrades to the pickaxe reduce the number of hits need to break a rock, while also letting you break open bigger rocks such as the large 2x2 stones on the farm property. The Pickaxe is used to break open rocks and ore veins. Better pickaxes also unlock a couple of special areas. Pickaxe The normal pickaxe can break most ore, but it becomes energy-inefficient the deeper you go into the mines. The special power now has an area of effect, hitting 3x3 tiles. Tool LevelĬharging the hoe will let you hit 3 tiles in front of you, instead of the one.Ĭharging the hoe's special ability hits a total of 5 tiles in front of your character. Upgrades to it make preparing a farm much faster, as well as your ability to forage in areas like the Beach. The Hoe not only allows you to till soil in order to plant seeds, it also helps you to dig up areas and collect items from doing so. Hoe Upgrading the Hoe lets you till soil in a line. A tree now takes only 9 hits and you can break the large logs on the property.Ī tree takes only 6 hits to completely remove.Ī tree takes only 3 hits to completely remove. You can now chop the wood that blocks access to the Secret Woods area, where you can get reliable Hardwood for crafting. You can now use the axe to chop the large stumps on the farm in order to get hardwood and clear the area. Hits to chop down a tree brought to 12 (a 20% improvement). Upgrading the Axe gives you much better access to hardwood, which is a useful crafting ingredient.

At first, it cannot break the large stumps on the farm property nor logs. Upgrades greatly improve on that, enhancing your character's ability to gather wood.

The regular axe can chop down a tree with 15 hits and breaks small logs to let you gather wood, seeds, and sap. Axe Upgrading the axe lets you access the Secret Woods and improves your ability to farm for hardwood by letting you break stronger stumps and logs. The axe and pickaxe can let you access new areas as they're upgraded, by allowing you a way to clear blockages and get to the other side. Some tools simply become more effective and let you use less energy to get the job done (like the Axe and Pickaxe) while others - namely the Hoe, Fishing Rods, and Watering Can - gain special abilities while also being more effective.
#My little blacksmith shop pickaxe upgrade#
Tools in Stardew ValleyĪll tools start normal quality, bronze is an upgrade from that. Because of this and that most people will want the upgraded version of each tool, I'll write on how you can get each of those metals at the bottom of this guide. In order to upgrade, you must have one of four metals - Copper, Iron, Gold, and Iridium. Each tool upgrade does something different, though they all make the item more effective. You can reach him by going to the bottom right corner of the village, crossing the bridge to the east, and heading north past the museum. The six tools you get can be upgraded by visiting the Blacksmith in town. These are core to your efforts to clean up the farm, gather resources for crafting, make money, and explore the world. Your farmer starts with 5 tools in Stardew Valley and soon gets a sixth. Some even gain special abilities that can be used by holding down the 'use tool' button. Stardew Valley: Tools Uses of Tools and Upgrades for Special Abilities Most tools can be upgraded and are much more effective in their improved form.
