How to get Pickaxe in No Rest for the Wicked

The Pickaxe is an essential gathering tool in No Rest for the Wicked and you can get your hands on it pretty early on. On that note, here’s how to get a Pickaxe in NRFTW.

No Rest for the Wicked places an emphasis on gathering resources and using them to craft items, but it’s on you to find the required tools to improve your gear. One item you’ll want to get as quickly as possible is the Pickaxe as it’ll help you collect ore from all the ore veins you’ll come across in the opening area.

With this in mind, here’s how to get a Pickaxe in No Rest for the Wicked.

Contents

• Where to find Pickaxe in No Rest for the Wicked
• How to use Pickaxe in No Rest for the Wicked
• What is Pickaxe used for in No Rest for the Wicked?

Where to find Pickaxe in No Rest for the Wicked

To get a Pickaxe in No Rest for the Wicked, follow these steps:

1. Head northwest from where you first washed ashore and you’ll be able to spot a Fire Pit.
2. Take the wooden planks leading upwards, located to the right of the Fire Pit.
3. You’ll find yourself inside Mariner’s Keep, head up the small staircase, and kill the enemy waiting at the end.
4. Proceed forward into the small opening which leads to a spiral staircase.
5. Climb up the staircase to find a hole leading to a wooden ledge. Be wary of an enemy wielding a crossbow.
6. Walk towards the end of the ledge and collect a Copper Pickaxe.

Alternatively, you can purchase the Pickaxe from Fillmore the blacksmith for 32 coins, but you’ll have to rescue him from the Risen first.

How to use Pickaxe in No Rest for the Wicked

To use the Pickaxe in No Rest for the Wicked, find an ore vein and smash it using the tool to gather the resource. Ore veins are colored and unusual rock formations that stand out in the environment, making them easy to identify.

What is Pickaxe used for in No Rest for the Wicked?

A Pickaxe is used for mining ore in No Rest for the Wicked. By gathering ore, you can upgrade your weapons and armor by increasing their stats.

The Pickaxes you’ll find at the start of the game are worn down, so it’ll take multiple swings to destroy an ore deposit. However, you can get better condition tools as you progress further into the game.

That was how to get a Pickaxe in No Rest for the Wicked. For more on the game, check out:

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