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--- en:rpd:pickaxe_item [2026/01/03 09:41] – Update and add wiki pages for pickaxe, caves level, and attack skill mechanics - Updated attack_skill_mechanic to reflect correct code implementation - Added JSON configuration info to christmas_turkey_item - Added additional functionality info to pickaxe mike
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+====== Pickaxe ======
+{{ rpd:images:pickaxe_item.png|Pickaxe }}
+The **Pickaxe** is a quest item in Remixed Dungeon that serves as a tool for mining dark gold veins in the caves.
+==== Item Overview ====
+  * **Type:** Quest Tool
+  * **Rarity:** Quest Item
+  * **Special Effect:** Allows mining of dark gold veins
+  * **Usage:** Mining and special quest mechanics
+==== Description ====
+This is a large and sturdy tool for breaking rocks. It can probably be used as a weapon in a pinch. The pickaxe is essential for completing the Blacksmith quest where you must either mine 15 dark gold pieces or kill a bat with the pickaxe to get bat blood on the head.
+==== Stats ====
+  * **Strength Required:** 14 STR
+  * **Damage:** 3-12
+  * **Durability:** Normal
+  * **Animation:** SWORD_ATTACK
+==== Special Mechanics ====
+  * **Mining Action:** The pickaxe has a special "MINE" action that can be used to mine dark gold veins in the caves level
+  * **Mining Time:** Takes 2 turns to mine a vein
+  * **Blood Staining:** Becomes stained when killing a bat with it, which changes its appearance (becomes red-tinted)
+  * **Not Upgradable:** Cannot be upgraded
+  * **Always Identified:** No need to identify the pickaxe
+==== Usage ====
+  * **Mining:** Used to mine dark gold veins in the caves level (CavesLevel and CavesBossLevel)
+  * **Additional Mining:** Also functions in Ice Caves levels (produces Gnoll carcasses) and Guts levels (produces Mystery Meat)
+  * **Blacksmith Quest:** Essential for completing the blacksmith's quest for either dark gold or bat blood
+  * **Weapon:** Can be used as a weapon in a pinch
+==== Obtaining ====
+  * Given by the blacksmith as part of the quest
+  * Lost if the blacksmith is attacked or if the pickaxe is not returned in time
+==== Strategy ====
+  * Essential for the Blacksmith questline
+  * The blood-stained pickaxe has visual distinction but same functionality
+  * Mining dark gold is required for blacksmith's upgrade services
+  * Good backup weapon due to decent damage range
+==== Related Items ====
+  * [[en:rpd:blacksmith|Blacksmith]] - NPC that gives the pickaxe quest
+  * [[en:rpd:dark_gold_item|Dark Gold]] - Item obtained from mining
+  * [[en:rpd:bat_mob|Bats]] - Creatures for the alternate blood quest
+==== Code References ====
+  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/quest/Pickaxe.java|Pickaxe.java]]
+  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/Blacksmith.java|Blacksmith.java]]
+  * [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/quest/DarkGold.java|DarkGold.java]]
+{{tag> rpd items quest_tools mining }}