How to Get Dragon Head Pickaxe in The Forge (March 2026) Quick Guide

Updated by Priyanshu Sagar
January 7, 2026
RobloxGaming

If you’ve been mining your way through The Forge and wondering how to get your hands on the game’s most powerful pickaxe, you’re in the right place. The Dragon Head Pickaxe isn’t just another tool—it’s the ultimate endgame mining equipment that will completely transform your resource gathering experience. With a staggering 750 mining power, 78% luck boost, and four rune slots, this beast is carved from a fallen dragon’s skull and represents the pinnacle of mining technology in The Forge.

But here’s the catch: getting this pickaxe requires dedication, strategic planning, and completing one of the most challenging questlines in the game. I’ve personally gone through every step of this journey, defeated multiple bosses, and farmed countless hearts to bring you the most comprehensive guide available. Whether you’re just reaching Island 3 or you’re ready to tackle the endgame content, this guide will walk you through every single requirement, location, and strategy you need to unlock the Dragon Head Pickaxe.

Dragon Head Pickaxe Overview

Before we dive into the acquisition process, let’s understand what makes the Dragon Head Pickaxe so special and why it’s worth the significant investment of time and gold.

Attribute	Dragon Head Pickaxe
Mining Power	750
Mining Speed	+10%
Luck Boost	+78%
Rune Slots	4
Purchase Price	2,750,000 Gold
Sell Value	2,062,500 Gold
Location	Corruption’s Heart (Raven Cave)
Rarity	Best-in-Slot (BIS)
Requirements	Complete 3 Cult Quests

The Dragon Head Pickaxe is forged from a fallen dragon’s skull and features a unique design—one end has a sharp mining edge while the other displays a fearsome dragon’s face. It’s the first pickaxe in The Forge to have two different unique sides, making it visually distinctive and mechanically superior to every other mining tool in the game.

Compared to the previous best pickaxe (Prismatic Pickaxe), the Dragon Head offers a 15.4% increase in mining power and a 6% additional luck boost. These improvements translate to noticeably faster ore farming and significantly more rare drops over thousands of mining attempts, making the pickaxe pay for itself through increased efficiency.

Prerequisites for Getting Dragon Head Pickaxe

Before you can even start working toward the Dragon Head Pickaxe, you need to meet several important prerequisites. Missing any of these will prevent you from accessing the required areas and questlines.

Level Requirements

Minimum Level: 70
Recommended Level: 80+ for easier combat

Essential Items

Portal Tool: Required to access Frostspire Expanse (Island 3)
- Obtained from completing Sensei Moro’s questline
- Allows teleportation between islands
Red Cave Key: Required to unlock Raven Cave
- Obtained from completing first two Raven NPC quests
- One-time use item

Island Access

Frostspire Expanse (Island 3) Unlocked: This is where the entire questline takes place
Adequate Combat Gear: Strong weapons and armor to fight high-level enemies
2,750,000 Gold: The purchase price once you unlock the pickaxe

Recommended Equipment Before Starting

Weapon: Legendary or better quality with 200+ damage
Armor: Full set with at least 1,000+ total defense
Current Pickaxe: Prismatic Pickaxe or Demonic Pickaxe recommended
Health Potions: Stock up on at least 20-30 for boss fights
Food/Buffs: Any available stat-boosting consumables

💡 Pro Tip: Before starting this questline, I recommend having at least 3,000,000 gold total—2,750,000 for the pickaxe plus extra for equipment repairs, potions, and possible gear upgrades you’ll need during the boss fights.

Step 1: Reaching Frostspire Expanse (Island 3)

The journey to the Dragon Head Pickaxe begins with accessing The Forge’s third island, Frostspire Expanse. This is a late-game area that was added in the winter expansion update and contains all the content related to this powerful mining tool.

How to Unlock Island 3

Reach Level 70: This is the minimum level requirement to access Frostspire Expanse
Complete Sensei Moro’s Questline: Work through all tutorial and progression quests from Sensei Moro
Obtain the Portal Tool: The final reward from Sensei Moro’s quests, allowing travel between islands
Use the Portal: Interact with the portal at your current location and select Frostspire Expanse

Island 3 Navigation Tips

Once you arrive at Frostspire Expanse, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the layout:

Spawn Point: You’ll arrive at the main island entrance
Forging Station: Located near the spawn, similar to other islands
The Iceman NPC: Important NPC near spawn who offers a valuable cannon teleport quest
Peak Cannon: Behind The Iceman, launches you to The Peak area
Raven Campsite: To the right before the first cave entrance
Spider Cave: First cave you encounter, crucial for the questline
Raven Cave Entrance: Hidden behind the forging area

🎯 Navigation Tip: Complete The Iceman’s quest early (requires Fireite, Demonite, and Magmite) to permanently unlock the peak cannon. This teleport saves enormous time when farming Yeti Hearts later in the questline.

Step 2: Starting the Raven Quest

The Raven NPC is your gateway to unlocking everything related to the Dragon Head Pickaxe. This mysterious bird offers a series of quests that will eventually grant you access to the secret Raven Cave.

Finding the Raven NPC

Location: Frostspire Expanse – Raven Campsite How to Get There:

Cross the main bridge in World 3
Hang a right before entering the first cave
Look for a small campsite with a fire
The Raven NPC will be perched near the campfire

Raven Quest 1: Spider Slayer

Objectives:

Kill 5 Small Spiders
Kill 3 Large Spiders
Defeat 1 Prismarine Spider (Boss)

Rewards:

XP
Gold
Progress toward Red Cave Key

Strategy: The Spider Cave is straight ahead from the Raven’s campsite. Small and large spiders spawn throughout the cave, while the Prismarine Spider boss spawns in the deepest chamber. The boss respawns approximately every 90-120 seconds.

⚠️ Critical Tip: While you’re completing this quest, make sure to farm the Prismarine Spider boss for the Prismatic Heart. You’ll need this heart later for the Cult Quest, so getting it now will save you time. The drop rate is approximately 1 in 15-20 kills, but with luck buffs it can be as good as 1 in 8.

Raven Quest 2: Return to Raven

Objectives:

Return to the Raven NPC with quest completion

Rewards:

Red Cave Key (Critical Item!)
XP
Gold

Important: Do NOT lose or use the Red Cave Key on anything other than the Raven Cave door. It’s a one-time use item that permanently unlocks the cave.

Step 3: Unlocking Raven Cave

With the Red Cave Key in hand, you’re ready to access the secret cave where the Dragon Head Pickaxe awaits. However, finding the entrance isn’t immediately obvious.

Locating the Raven Cave Entrance

Location: Behind the Forging Area in Frostspire Expanse

Step-by-Step Directions:

From the spawn point, head to the Forging Station
Walk behind the forge building
Look for a cave entrance with a red glow
The entrance will have a locked door icon
Interact with the door while you have the Red Cave Key

The Raven will actually fly to this location after you complete his second quest, showing you where to go. Follow the Raven if you’re having trouble finding it.

Using the Red Cave Key

Approach the locked cave door
The prompt “Use Red Cave Key” will appear
Confirm to permanently unlock the cave
The door will open and you can now enter freely

Once unlocked, the Raven Cave remains permanently accessible for all future visits. You’ll be making several trips here, so remember the location.

Step 4: Navigating to the Secret Corruption’s Heart

The Raven Cave isn’t just a straight path to the pickaxe. Inside this cave lies a hidden area called “Corruption’s Heart” where the Dragon Head Pickaxe is displayed and guarded by three mysterious cult NPCs.

Inside Raven Cave: Initial Exploration

Upon entering Raven Cave, you’ll encounter:

Aida NPC: Standing near the entrance
- Talk to Aida for dialogue about finding the pickaxe deeper in the cave
- This NPC provides lore but no quests
Red Crystal Cave: The main chamber with glowing red crystals
New Enemy Types: Corrupted creatures with higher health pools

Finding the Secret Passage

Route from Cave Entrance:

Enter the Raven Cave through the unlocked door
Head straight into the cave from the entrance
Take the first right turn when the path splits
Proceed until you see a large glowing red orb/crystal ball in a small alcove to your right
Look for bushes/plants on the right side near the red crystal ball
Walk directly into the plants – this is the secret passage!

The passage is hidden behind what appears to be solid foliage. Many players miss this secret area because it looks like a wall of plants. You need to walk into it to pass through.

Entering Corruption’s Heart

Once you pass through the plant wall:

Continue down the hidden passage
The environment will become darker with purple/violet lighting
You’ll enter a ritual chamber called “Corruption’s Heart”
In the center: Dragon Head Pickaxe on display with a lock icon
Behind the pickaxe: Three Cult NPCs standing guard
Another Raven NPC will be present for lore

🔒 Important: The Dragon Head Pickaxe cannot be purchased yet. The lock symbol indicates you must complete all three Cult NPC quests first.

Step 5: Understanding the Cult Quest Line

The three cult NPCs each require a specific boss heart to complete their quests. You must complete all three quests in order before the Dragon Head Pickaxe becomes available for purchase.

The Three Cult NPCs and Their Quests

NPC Name	Position	Required Item	Drop Source	Drop Rate
Auron	Right side	Prismatic Heart	Prismarine Spider (Spider Cave)	1 in 15-20
Mjelatkhan	Center	Yeti Heart	Yeti (Peak Cave)	1 in 10
Morveth	Left side	Golem Heart	Ice Golem Boss (Summit’s Edge)	1 in 55,555*

*The displayed drop rate is 1/55,555, but actual tested rates with proper luck bonuses are significantly better (approximately 1 in 30-50 boss kills).

Quest Completion Order

While you can farm all three hearts simultaneously, you must turn them in to the NPCs in order:

First: Complete Auron’s quest (Prismatic Heart)
Second: Complete Mjelatkhan’s quest (Yeti Heart)
Third: Complete Morveth’s quest (Golem Heart)

Only after submitting all three hearts will the Dragon Head Pickaxe unlock for purchase.

Step 6: Farming Prismatic Heart (Auron’s Quest)

The first cult quest requires the Prismatic Heart, which drops from spider-type enemies in the Spider Cave. This is generally considered the easiest of the three hearts to obtain.

Where to Farm Prismatic Heart

Location: Spider Cave (Frostspire Expanse) Best Enemy: Prismarine Spider (Mini-Boss)

Spider Types and Drop Rates

The Spider Cave contains three types of spiders:

Crystal Spider (Common)
- Lowest HP
- Lowest drop rate for Prismatic Heart
- Spawns throughout cave
Diamond Spider (Uncommon)
- Medium HP
- Medium drop rate
- Spawns in middle/back sections
Prismarine Spider (Mini-Boss)
- Highest HP (~5,000-8,000)
- BEST drop rate (~1 in 15-20, or 1 in 8 with max luck)
- Spawns in the deepest chamber only
- Respawns every 90-120 seconds

Optimal Farming Strategy

Method 1: Boss Rush (Recommended)

Run directly to the back of Spider Cave
Kill only the Prismarine Spider boss
Exit cave and re-enter to reset the instance
Repeat until Prismatic Heart drops

Expected Time: 20-45 minutes with good RNG, up to 2 hours if unlucky

Method 2: Clear While Waiting

Kill the Prismarine Spider boss
Clear Diamond Spiders in the room while waiting for respawn
Kill Prismarine Spider again when it respawns
Repeat until heart drops

Expected Time: 1-2 hours (slower but more XP/gold)

💡 Pro Tip: If you haven’t completed Raven Quest 2 yet, you’ll need to kill the Prismarine Spider anyway. You have a good chance of getting the Prismatic Heart during that quest, effectively killing two birds with one stone.

Maximizing Drop Rates

Luck Totems: Use Luck Totems (+50% luck for 30 minutes)
Luck Events: Farm during 2x Luck events when available
Mining Luck Stat: Higher luck increases drop rates for all rare items
Party Farming: Team up with friends to kill the boss faster

Completing Auron’s Quest

Once you obtain the Prismatic Heart:

Return to Corruption’s Heart in Raven Cave
Talk to Auron (rightmost NPC)
Select the dialogue option to give him the Prismatic Heart
Quest complete! Auron’s quest is finished

Prismatic Heart Secondary Uses:

Forging Multiplier: 5.5x (excellent for weapons/armor)
Passive Traits: 20% Crit Chance, 5% Crit DMG, 15% chance to slow enemies
If you get multiple drops, save extras for crafting!

Step 7: Farming Yeti Heart (Mjelatkhan’s Quest)

The second cult quest requires the Yeti Heart, dropped by Yeti enemies found exclusively in The Peak area of Frostspire Expanse. This heart has a better drop rate than the Golem Heart but requires navigating to a specific location.

Where to Farm Yeti Heart

Location: The Peak – Deep Cave Section Enemy: Yeti (Large white abominable snowman-type enemy)

Reaching The Peak

Method 1: Peak Cannon (Recommended)

Complete The Iceman NPC’s quest (requires Fireite, Demonite, Magmite)
Use the cannon behind The Iceman at spawn
Instant teleport to The Peak

Method 2: Manual Climb

Start from Frostspire spawn
Navigate the mountain paths upward
Much slower but possible without cannon unlock

Finding Yeti Spawn Location

Once at The Peak:

Enter the Peak Cave entrance
Run all the way to the back – this is crucial!
Yetis ONLY spawn in the deepest sections, never near the entrance
Look for large Ice Crystals and snowy terrain
Yetis will be roaming in this back area

Yeti Stats:

HP: 10,000-12,000
Damage: High melee strikes
Respawn: Every 10 seconds
Aggro Range: Medium

Optimal Farming Strategy

Solo Grinding:

Clear the area of Yeti enemies
Wait for respawns (very fast at 10 seconds)
Kill them immediately upon respawn
Repeat until Yeti Heart drops

Expected Time: 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on luck

Group Farming: Multiple players can kill Yetis simultaneously, and everyone has a chance at the drop. Coordinate with friends to speed up the process.

Combat Tips for Yeti Farming

Equipment Recommendations:

Weapon: 200+ damage, preferably with fire element
Armor: 1,000+ total defense
Health Potions: Bring 15-20
Food Buffs: Damage or defense boosts

Combat Strategy:

Yetis hit hard – don’t face tank them
Use hit-and-run tactics: strike, dodge, repeat
Ice resistance armor/runes help significantly
Stay mobile to avoid their slam attacks

⚠️ Important: The in-game tooltip shows “1 in 44,444” drop rate, but this is inaccurate. The actual tested drop rate is approximately 1 in 10-15 kills, making this significantly easier than the tooltip suggests.

Completing Mjelatkhan’s Quest

Once you obtain the Yeti Heart:

Return to Corruption’s Heart in Raven Cave
Talk to Mjelatkhan (center NPC)
Give him the Yeti Heart
Quest complete! Move on to the final quest

Yeti Heart Secondary Uses:

Forging Multiplier: 7.7x (very strong for endgame gear)
Passive Traits: 30% Crit Chance, 10% Crit DMG, 10% Attack Speed
Excellent crafting material if you get extras

Step 8: Farming Golem Heart (Morveth’s Quest)

The third and final cult quest requires the Golem Heart, which is undoubtedly the most challenging of the three hearts to obtain. It drops from the Ice Golem Boss, one of the toughest enemies in The Forge.

Ice Golem Boss Location

Location: Summit’s Edge – Behind the Rune Door Boss Name: Ice Golem / Crystal Golem Boss

Reaching Summit’s Edge

Use the Peak Cannon to reach The Peak area
Navigate through The Peak until you reach Summit’s Edge
Look for a special Rune Door at the very end of Summit’s Edge
The door requires completing the first two cult quests to access

Rune Door Requirements:

Auron’s quest completed (Prismatic Heart submitted)
Mjelatkhan’s quest completed (Yeti Heart submitted)
Once both are done, the Rune Door unlocks automatically

Ice Golem Boss Fight

Boss Stats:

HP: 15,000+
Damage: Very High
Abilities: Ice attacks, ground slam, freeze effects
Spawn Timer: Every 30 minutes (at :00 and :30 of each hour)
Drop Rate: 1/55,555 (displayed), actual rate much better with luck (~1/30-50)

Pre-Fight Preparation:

Optimal Gear:
- Weapon: 250+ damage with fire element strongly recommended
- Armor: 1,200+ total defense minimum
- Runes: Damage boost, crit chance, ice resistance
Consumables:
- 20-30 Health Potions
- Damage buff foods
- Defense buff foods
- Luck Totems if available
Team Composition (if possible):
- Tank player with high defense
- DPS players with strong weapons
- Support/healer with potions

Boss Fight Strategy

Phase 1: Initial Engagement (100%-60% HP)

Ice Golem uses basic melee attacks
Circle around the boss, attacking between his strikes
Dodge his ground slam (telegraphed animation)
Maintain medium distance

Phase 2: Ice Phase (60%-30% HP)

Boss adds ice projectile attacks
Creates ice patches on the ground (avoid standing on them)
Attacks become faster
Use healing potions liberally

Phase 3: Enraged (30%-0% HP)

Most dangerous phase
Rapid attack combos
Area-of-effect ice burst
Stay maximum distance while dealing damage
Save your strongest attacks for this phase

Combat Tips:

Never face tank – you will die quickly
Dodge pattern: Attack 2-3 times → dodge → attack again
Watch for freeze debuff – if frozen, spam movement keys
Use terrain – kite around rocks and ice formations
Coordinate with team – have designated DPS windows and heal windows

Drop Rate Reality Check

The displayed 1/55,555 drop rate is extremely misleading and causes unnecessary anxiety. Based on extensive community testing:

Actual Drop Rates:

Base rate: ~1/40-50 boss kills
With max luck: ~1/25-30 boss kills
During 2x luck events: ~1/15-20 boss kills

Expected Grind Time:

Lucky players: 2-3 boss kills (1.5-3 hours with spawn timers)
Average players: 10-15 boss kills (5-7.5 hours)
Unlucky players: 30+ boss kills (15+ hours)

💡 Pro Tip: The 30-minute spawn timer is the real time gate here. Use this downtime productively:

Farm other ores for gold
Complete other quests
Help party members with their heart farming
Upgrade your gear between attempts

Multiple Attempts Strategy

Since the boss only spawns twice per hour, efficiency is key:

Optimal Schedule:

Mark spawn times: XX:00 and XX:30
Be at Summit’s Edge 5 minutes early
Defeat boss immediately upon spawn
If no drop, farm nearby ores or complete mini-tasks
Return for next spawn

Party Farming:

Everyone in the party has their own drop chance
More people = more attempts per spawn
Coordinate loot distribution in advance

Completing Morveth’s Quest

Once you finally obtain the Golem Heart:

Return to Corruption’s Heart in Raven Cave
Talk to Morveth (leftmost NPC)
Give him the Golem Heart
FINAL QUEST COMPLETE!

The lock icon on the Dragon Head Pickaxe will now disappear!

Golem Heart Secondary Uses:

Forging Multiplier: 10x (HIGHEST in the game!)
Passive Traits: 40% Crit Chance, 15% Crit DMG, 25% chance for 25% bonus damage, slow enemies 3 seconds
If you’re incredibly lucky and get multiple drops, this is THE BEST crafting material

Step 9: Purchasing the Dragon Head Pickaxe

Congratulations! After completing all three cult quests, you can finally purchase the Dragon Head Pickaxe. But before you click that buy button, make sure you’re ready.

Final Requirements Checklist

✅ Auron’s Quest Complete (Prismatic Heart submitted) ✅ Mjelatkhan’s Quest Complete (Yeti Heart submitted) ✅ Morveth’s Quest Complete (Golem Heart submitted) ✅ 2,750,000 Gold in inventory ✅ Inventory space available for the pickaxe

Purchase Process

Stand in front of the Dragon Head Pickaxe in Corruption’s Heart
The lock icon should be gone
Interact with the pickaxe
A purchase prompt will appear showing: “Purchase Dragon Head Pickaxe for 2,750,000 Gold”
Confirm the purchase
The pickaxe is instantly added to your inventory
You can now equip it from your inventory menu!

First Time Equipping

Once purchased:

Open your inventory (default: ‘I’ key or inventory button)
Navigate to the Pickaxes section
Click on Dragon Head Pickaxe
Select “Equip”
Your character will now wield the Dragon Head Pickaxe!

🎉 Achievement Unlocked: You now own the most powerful pickaxe in The Forge!

Dragon Head Pickaxe Complete Stats & Analysis

Now that you own the Dragon Head Pickaxe, let’s break down exactly what makes it the best-in-slot mining tool and how to maximize its potential.

Complete Stat Breakdown

Dragon Head Pickaxe
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📊 Mining Power: 750
⚡ Mining Speed: +10%
🍀 Luck Boost: +78%
💎 Rune Slots: 4
💰 Purchase Price: 2,750,000 Gold
💵 Sell Value: 2,062,500 Gold
🏆 Rank: Best-in-Slot (BIS)
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Comparison with Other Top-Tier Pickaxes

Pickaxe	Mining Power	Speed	Luck	Rune Slots	Price
Dragon Head	750	+10%	+78%	4	2,750,000
Prismatic	650	+8%	+72%	4	~2,000,000
Demonic	600	+8%	+68%	3	~1,500,000
Arcane	550	+5%	+60%	3	~1,000,000

Performance Increases:

vs Prismatic: +15.4% mining power, +2% speed, +8.3% luck
vs Demonic: +25% mining power, +2% speed, +14.7% luck
vs Arcane: +36.4% mining power, +5% speed, +30% luck

What the Stats Mean in Practice

Mining Power (750):

Determines how many hits required to break rocks
Higher power = fewer hits needed
Translates to faster ore collection overall
Most significant stat for mining efficiency

Mining Speed (+10%):

Reduces the time between pickaxe swings
Stacks with other speed bonuses
10% faster swinging = 10% more ores per hour
Noticeable improvement in feel and rhythm

Luck Boost (+78%):

Increases probability of rare ore drops
Affects all ore rarity tiers (Legendary, Mythical, Divine, Relic)
Crucial for endgame ore farming
Over thousands of mines, this generates millions in additional value

Rune Slots (4):

Allows equipping 4 mining runes simultaneously
More runes = more bonuses
Can stack: Mining Speed, Luck, Power, Special Effects
Maximal customization potential

Best Rune Setup for Dragon Head Pickaxe

Recommended Rune Loadout:

Slot 1: Mining Power Rune

Additional mining power for faster rock breaking
Best: Legendary or Mythical tier power runes

Slot 2: Luck Rune

Stack even more luck for rare ores
Multiplicative with base 78% luck
Best: Any luck-boosting rune available

Slot 3: Mining Speed Rune

Further reduce time between swings
Creates smooth, fast mining experience
Best: Speed runes with 5%+ bonus

Slot 4: Utility Rune (Your Choice)

Option A: Additional Luck (maximum rare ore farming)
Option B: Gold Find (maximize profit per ore)
Option C: Durability (if pickaxes have durability in future updates)
Option D: XP Boost (level while mining)

💎 Advanced Strategy: If you’re specifically farming Divine or Relic rarity ores, stack as much luck as possible across all 4 rune slots. The compounding effect of pickaxe luck + rune luck can double or triple your rare ore acquisition rate.

Is the Dragon Head Pickaxe Worth It?

After spending potentially 10-20+ hours on the quest line and 2,750,000 gold, you might wonder: is the Dragon Head Pickaxe actually worth the investment? Let me break down the value proposition.

When You SHOULD Get This Pickaxe

✅ Get the Dragon Head Pickaxe if you:

Have reached endgame content (Level 80+)
Regularly farm high-tier ores (Legendary, Mythical, Divine)
Plan to continue playing The Forge long-term
Want to maximize mining efficiency
Enjoy completing challenging content
Are working toward the best possible gear
Farm ores to craft and sell for profit
Participate in competitive aspects of the game

When You MIGHT Want to Wait

⏸️ Consider waiting if you:

Haven’t reached Level 70 yet
Still using Iron or Golden pickaxe
Have less than 3,000,000 total gold
Need to upgrade weapons and armor first
Are still exploring earlier game islands
Don’t have adequate combat gear for boss fights
Are a casual player not focused on optimization

Return on Investment (ROI) Analysis

Let’s calculate if the pickaxe pays for itself:

Cost Breakdown:

Direct purchase: 2,750,000 gold
Potions/consumables: ~100,000-200,000 gold
Time investment: 10-20 hours
Total investment: ~3,000,000 gold + time

Returns:

Mining speed increase: ~15-20% faster ore collection
Luck increase: ~10-15% more rare ore drops
Ore value increase per hour: +500,000 to 1,000,000 gold/hour
Payback period: 3-6 hours of active mining

After just 3-6 hours of mining with the Dragon Head Pickaxe, you’ll have earned back the gold investment through increased efficiency and better drops. Every hour beyond that is pure profit compared to using an inferior pickaxe.

Long-Term Value

Future-Proofing: The Dragon Head Pickaxe is designed for current endgame AND future expansions:

Will remain relevant for upcoming updates
Required for mining new ultra-rare ores
Handles current highest-difficulty mining areas
Four rune slots allow adaptation to new content

Quality of Life:

Breaks rocks significantly faster
Less repetitive clicking required
More enjoyable mining experience
Prestige factor showing dedication

Verdict: For endgame players who mine regularly, the Dragon Head Pickaxe is absolutely worth it. The efficiency gains and increased rare drops pay for the investment within hours, while the long-term benefits continue indefinitely.

Tips & Tricks for Maximizing Your Dragon Head Pickaxe

Once you have the Dragon Head Pickaxe, use these strategies to get the absolute most value from your new tool.

Optimal Mining Locations by Ore Type

For Maximum Gold/Hour:

Location: Frostspire Expanse caves
Target Ores: Frostium, Permafrost Crystal
Why: High value + reasonable spawn rates
Expected: 1.5M – 2M gold/hour

For Legendary Ore Farming:

Location: Raven Cave (after unlocking)
Target Ores: Crimsonite, Blood Crystal
Why: High luck boost = more legendaries
Expected: 3-5 legendary ores/hour

For Divine/Relic Hunting:

Location: Corruption’s Heart area
Target Ores: Any available rare spawns
Why: Highest luck matters most here
Expected: 1-2 divine/relic per 2-3 hours

Mining Efficiency Techniques

1. Route Optimization:

Plan circular mining routes
Minimize backtracking
Hit respawn timers perfectly
Return to start when rocks respawn

2. Inventory Management:

Bring minimal combat gear (only what you need)
Maximize ore inventory space
Sell common ores immediately
Bank rare ores for crafting

3. Timing Windows:

Mine during 2x Luck events when available
Use Luck Totems during focused farming sessions
Stack all possible luck bonuses simultaneously
Plan 2-3 hour mining sessions for efficiency

Rune Rotation Strategy

Don’t stick with one rune setup permanently. Adapt based on your goal:

For Speed Farming:

2x Mining Speed Runes
1x Mining Power Rune
1x Gold Find Rune

For Rare Ore Hunting:

4x Luck Runes
Maximum possible luck stacking
Accept slower mining for better drops

For Balanced Approach:

1x Speed, 1x Power, 2x Luck
Well-rounded performance
Recommended for general use

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Don’t:

Mine without runes equipped (wasting the 4 slots)
Sell the pickaxe (it’s irreplaceable)
Neglect durability repairs (if implemented)
Farm low-level areas with endgame pickaxe
Forget to adjust runes for different goals

✅ Do:

Keep your pickaxe always equipped when mining
Regularly update rune setup based on needs
Focus on appropriate-level ores for your pickaxe tier
Use all available buff systems
Track your drops to verify luck is working

Troubleshooting Methods

Common Issues and Solutions

Problem: Can’t find Raven Cave entrance

Solution: Go BEHIND the Forging Station in Frostspire Expanse. The entrance is not near the Spider Cave—it’s on the opposite side of the island behind the forge building.

Problem: Red Cave Key not working

Solution: Make absolutely sure you completed BOTH Raven quests. The key only drops after the second quest. Also verify you’re at the correct cave entrance (behind forge, not Spider Cave).

Problem: Can’t find secret passage in Raven Cave

Solution: Go all the way to the back until you see the glowing red crystal ball. The secret passage is in the plants/bushes to the RIGHT of this crystal. Walk directly into the foliage.

Problem: Cult NPCs won’t accept my hearts

Solution: Hearts must be turned in ORDER: Auron first (Prismatic), Mjelatkhan second (Yeti), Morveth third (Golem). You cannot skip ahead.

Problem: Boss hearts not dropping

Solution: RNG is RNG, but maximize luck with: Luck Totems, best available pickaxe while farming, luck runes, luck events, and patience. The drop rates are better than displayed.

Problem: Not enough gold to purchase

Solution: Farm ores in Frostspire Expanse, sell all non-legendary drops, complete daily quests, defeat bosses for gold drops, or farm lower-tier bosses repeatedly for consistent gold income.

Problem: Ice Golem too difficult to defeat

Solution: Upgrade your combat gear first, use fire-element weapons (massive damage bonus), bring 30+ health potions, learn dodge timing, or team up with 2-3 other players.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get Dragon Head Pickaxe?

The full process usually takes 10–20 hours total. This includes:

Raven quests: 1–2 hours
Prismatic Heart farming: 1–2 hours
Yeti Heart farming: 1–3 hours
Golem Heart farming: 5–15 hours (mostly due to spawn timers)
Additional gold grinding if needed

Your actual time depends heavily on luck, gear quality, and how efficiently you farm.

Can I get Dragon Head Pickaxe before Level 70?

No. Level 70 is a hard requirement to enter Frostspire Expanse, where the entire questline takes place. You’ll also need sufficiently strong gear to defeat the required bosses.

Is there a faster way to get boss hearts?

Not really. The fastest approach is maximizing all available luck bonuses and farming efficiently. The Ice Golem’s 30-minute spawn timer cannot be bypassed. Team farming helps with motivation and speed of kills, but it does not improve individual drop rates.

What happens if I sell Dragon Head Pickaxe?

You receive 2,062,500 gold (75% of its purchase value). However, you cannot obtain another Dragon Head Pickaxe without repeating the entire questline, including re-farming all three boss hearts. In short: never sell it.

Does the pickaxe have durability?

As of March 2026, pickaxes in The Forge do not use durability. Once purchased, the Dragon Head Pickaxe lasts forever, though future updates could change this system.

Can I trade Dragon Head Pickaxe to other players?

No. The Dragon Head Pickaxe is account-bound and cannot be traded, gifted, or sold to other players. Every player must complete their own questline.

Is Dragon Head Pickaxe better than future pickaxes?

As of the Red Cave Update (March 2026), the Dragon Head Pickaxe is the best pickaxe in the game. While future updates may introduce stronger tools, this pickaxe will remain highly relevant for top-tier content.

What’s the actual drop rate for Golem Heart?

The displayed 1/55,555 rate is a joke tooltip. Community testing places the real drop rate around 1/40–50 base, improving to roughly 1/25–30 with maximum luck bonuses. It’s rare, but far from impossible.

Can I get multiple Dragon Head Pickaxes?

No. Once you buy it, the purchase option disappears permanently. You only ever need one since you can equip only one pickaxe at a time.

Do the boss hearts respawn in my inventory?

No. Once a heart is submitted to a Cult NPC, it’s gone forever. If you want extra hearts for crafting or other uses, farm additional drops before completing the quests.

Does party size affect heart drop rates?

No. Each player receives an independent drop roll. Party size does not reduce or improve your personal chances — everyone rolls separately.

Alternative Strategies & Advanced Techniques

For players looking to optimize their journey to the Dragon Head Pickaxe even further, here are some advanced strategies I’ve discovered through extensive gameplay.

Pre-Farming Strategy (Save 5+ Hours)

Smart players start farming boss hearts BEFORE they unlock Raven Cave:

Week 1: Level 70-75

Work on reaching Frostspire Expanse
Complete The Iceman quest immediately
Begin farming Prismarine Spider for Prismatic Heart
You’ll need it anyway for Raven Quest 1

Week 2: Level 75-80

Continue Raven Quest progression
Start farming Yeti Hearts during off-time
Build up gold reserves for final purchase

Week 3: Level 80+

Complete final Raven quest
Unlock Raven Cave
Already have 1-2 hearts ready
Only need to farm Golem Heart

This approach spreads the grind across your natural progression and saves significant time when you finally unlock the quest line.

Gold Farming Routes for Purchase Price

If you’re short on gold, these are the fastest routes to 2,750,000:

Method 1: Boss Rush Circuit (500K-800K/hour)

Prismarine Spider → Diamond enemies → Ice Golem (when spawned)
30-minute circuit, repeat
Sell all drops except hearts

Method 2: Ore Specialization (400K-600K/hour)

Focus on single high-value ore type
Create optimized mining route
Sell in bulk for maximum profit

Method 3: Quest Spamming (300K-500K/hour)

Complete all available daily/weekly quests
Many give 50K-100K gold rewards
Can only be done once per reset

Group Coordination for Efficiency

If you’re farming with friends, coordinate for maximum efficiency:

Heart Farming Teams:

Tank: High defense, holds boss aggro
DPS: Maximum damage dealers
Support: Buffs, heals, crowd control

Rotation System:

Player 1 kills boss first (everyone helps)
Player 2 gets next kill (everyone helps)
Player 3 gets third kill (everyone helps)
Continue rotation until everyone has hearts

Communication:

Call out heart drops immediately
Share spawn timers in group chat
Coordinate buff usage for maximum uptime

Time-Limited Event Exploitation

The Forge occasionally runs special events that can dramatically speed up the quest:

2x Luck Events:

Boss heart drop rates effectively doubled
PRIORITIZE these events for Golem Heart farming
Announce to Discord/guild when events go live

Gold Events:

Save major ore sales for these periods
Can reduce farming time by 50%

XP Events:

Less relevant for this quest
But helps reach Level 70+ faster for new players

Post-Purchase: What’s Next?

Congratulations! You now own the Dragon Head Pickaxe. But your journey in The Forge doesn’t end here. Here’s what to focus on next.

Immediate Next Steps

Equip Optimal Runes:
- Don’t leave those 4 rune slots empty
- Start with balanced loadout: 1 speed, 1 power, 2 luck
- Adjust based on your specific goals
Test Your New Power:
- Mine some rocks you previously struggled with
- Feel the massive improvement in mining speed
- Enjoy the dopamine rush of faster resource collection
Start Farming End-Game Ores:
- Crimsonite in Raven Cave
- Divine tier ores in Corruption areas
- Relic tier ores when discovered
Craft Ultimate Gear:
- Use your improved mining to gather materials
- Forge best-in-slot weapons and armor
- Become a powerhouse in both mining and combat

Long-Term Goals

Goal 1: Complete All Collections

Obtain every ore type at least once
Work toward Divine/Relic ore collections
Fill out your achievement log

Goal 2: Help Other Players

Guide newcomers through the quest line
Share your hard-earned knowledge
Run boss carries for undergeared players

Goal 3: Prepare for Future Updates

Stockpile high-tier ores
Build gold reserves for new content
Stay maximum level for immediate access to expansions

Goal 4: Perfect Your Build

Experiment with different rune combinations
Test various mining strategies
Optimize every aspect of resource gathering

Community Contribution

Now that you’re an expert on obtaining the Dragon Head Pickaxe, consider giving back:

Write strategy guides on game forums
Create video tutorials for visual learners
Help answer questions in Discord servers
Share your best farming spots (within reason)
Encourage struggling players who are farming bosses

Final Thoughts & Recommendations

After completing this extensive journey myself and helping dozens of players through the process, here’s my final advice:

This Quest Line Is About the Journey

Yes, the Dragon Head Pickaxe is incredibly powerful and definitely worth obtaining. But the real value is in the content you experience along the way:

Mastering boss mechanics
Exploring secret areas
Overcoming RNG frustration
Earning something truly special through dedication

Don’t rush through this content. Enjoy the process. Take breaks when frustrated with bad RNG. Celebrate small victories like getting your first heart drop.

The Forge Respects Your Time (Eventually)

While the quest line is lengthy, it’s not designed to be impossible. The developers want you to succeed—the displayed drop rates are intentionally scary to make the actual experience feel lucky when it goes normally. Trust the process.

Investment That Pays Dividends

Every hour you spend working toward the Dragon Head Pickaxe is an investment that pays returns for the entire rest of your time playing The Forge. This isn’t a temporary upgrade—it’s THE endgame tool that will serve you through all future content.

You Can Do This

Whether you’re a hardcore grinder who completes it in one weekend or a casual player who chips away at it over weeks, this achievement is within reach for anyone who reaches Level 70. Don’t be intimidated by the boss fights or gold requirement. Take it one step at a time:

First, unlock Raven Cave ✓
Then, get Prismatic Heart ✓
Next, get Yeti Heart ✓
Finally, get Golem Heart ✓
Purchase the pickaxe ✓

You’ve got this. Now get out there and start mining!

Conclusion

The Dragon Head Pickaxe represents the absolute pinnacle of mining technology in The Forge. With its unmatched 750 mining power, 10% speed boost, 78% luck increase, and four rune slots, it transforms resource gathering from a chore into an efficient, enjoyable endgame activity.

While the quest line is extensive—requiring level 70, unlocking Raven Cave, defeating three different boss types for their hearts, and investing 2,750,000 gold—the rewards justify every hour spent. The pickaxe pays for itself within 3-6 hours of mining through increased efficiency and better drops, while providing long-term value for all future content.

Whether you’re a dedicated grinder who completes this in a weekend or a casual player who chips away over weeks, obtaining the Dragon Head Pickaxe is a realistic goal for any player who reaches Island 3. Follow this guide step-by-step, manage your expectations around RNG, and celebrate the small victories along the way.

Remember: the journey to the Dragon Head Pickaxe isn’t just about the destination—it’s about mastering boss fights, discovering secret areas, and earning something truly special through dedication and skill. Every heart drop, every completed quest, and every hour invested brings you closer to wielding the most powerful mining tool in The Forge.

Now that you have all the information, strategies, and tips you need, it’s time to start your journey. Good luck, and may the RNG gods smile upon your boss heart drops!

Happy mining, and see you at Corruption’s Heart!