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Upgrading your tools in Mirthwood helps you gather more resources from tougher rocks and inflicts greater damage. Sticking with Copper items won’t get you very far in the game, as tools are ranked by tiers based on the material quality. Copper and Wood sit at the bottom of this hierarchy.
The top-tier tools available are Gold tools, but you’ll need to accumulate a good amount of money to craft these upgrades. Here’s a breakdown of the available tool kits and what you’ll need to gather for each upgrade.
To begin, track down a blacksmith. You’ll find a blacksmith south of Brightoak, where the houses start to resemble brown tones. This is where you can purchase tool upgrades, although the costs are quite steep at the beginning of the game.
Upgrading your tools enhances their effectiveness with each improvement:
- Watering Pot: Expands the area you can water.
- Scythe: Increases the amount of hay harvested and widens the swing.
- Hoe: Speeds up the tilling process.
Timely upgrades are crucial; otherwise, farming and gathering resources can feel tedious. Better tools help you collect materials quickly, allowing you more time for quests.
To level up your tools from Copper to Iron, you need at least 750 coins and access to an anvil, which can be crafted at your workbench using 15 Stone and 2 Iron Bars.
Tip
You can find ores in various regions. Iron ore is located in Murkwater Marsh. Remember to use a Furnace to smelt ore into bars.
Tool Kit Costs
| Tool Kit | Cost |
|---|---|
| Iron Tool Kit | 750 |
| Steel Tool Kit | 2000 |
| Silver Tool Kit | 3000 |
| Gold Tool Kit | 5000 |
To upgrade any tool, you’ll need the related tool kit, 10 bars of the specific material (like Iron), and your current tool. Higher quality axes and pickaxes enable you to gather more resources and access better materials.
Pickaxe Capabilities
| Pickaxe | Breaks |
|---|---|
| Copper | Small stones and ores. |
| Iron | Can break Limestone. |
| Steel | Can break boulders, gemstones, and mine Silver. |
| Silver | Can mine Gold. |
| Gold | Enhances mining efficiency. |
Axe Capabilities
| Axe | Breaks |
|---|---|
| Copper | Small trees with pink leaves. |
| Iron | Can harvest wood from stumps. |
| Silver | Can break logs. |
| Steel | Increases harvesting speed. |
| Gold | Maximizes chopping efficiency. |
Where To Find Ore
Ore deposits resemble regular rocks used for gathering stone. Copper rocks appear brown with green cracks, while Iron rocks closely resemble stone, appearing grey with silver cracks. Different regions of the game hold various ore deposits.
If you’re having trouble locating specific ores, it might be time to explore new areas.
| Ore | Location |
|---|---|
| Copper | Your farm, Blue Meadow |
| Iron | Woods, Marsh |
| Silver | Unknown |
| Steel | Unknown |
| Gold | Unknown |
Note: For more details on ore locations, refer to the pages from Bramble Quillworthy’s book.