How to Upgrade the Pickaxe in Stardew Valley
Pickaxe
- Takes 1 swing to break rocks.
- Takes 2 swings to break grey rocks.
- Takes 3 swings to break Copper ore nodes.
- Takes 4 swings to break Iron ore nodes.
- Takes 5 swings to break Topaz or Amethyst nodes.
- Takes 8 swings to break Gold Ore Nodes
Copper Pickaxe (Pickaxe + 5 copper bars + 2,000 coins to the Blacksmith)
- Takes 1 swing to break all rocks.
- Takes 2 swings to break Copper ore nodes.
- Takes 3 swings to break Topaz or Amethyst nodes.
- Can now break large rocks in 6 swings.
Steel Pickaxe (Copper Pickaxe + 5 Iron bars + 5,000 coins to the Blacksmith)
- Takes 1 swing to break all rocks and Copper ore nodes.
- Takes 2 swings to break Iron ore nodes.
- Can break large rocks in 4 swings.
Gold Pickaxe (Steel Pickaxe + 5 gold bars + 10,000 coins to the Blacksmith)
- Takes 1 swing to break all rocks, Copper ore, and Iron ore nodes.
- Takes 2 swings to break Gold ore nodes.
- Can break large rocks in 3 swings.
Iridium Pickaxe (Pickaxe + 5 iridium bars + 25,000 coins to the Blacksmith)
- Takes 1 swing to break all rocks, Copper ore, Iron ore, and Gold ore nodes.
- Can break large rocks in 3 swings.
How to Upgrade the Axe in Stardew Valley
Axe
- 10 swings for a tree.
- 5 swings for a normal stump.
Copper Axe (Axe + 5 copper bars + 2,000 coins to the Blacksmith)
- 8 swings for a tree.
- 4 swings for a normal stump.
- Can now chop down large stumps for hardwood.
Steel Axe (Copper Axe + 5 iron bars + 5,000 coins to the Blacksmith)
- 6 swings for a tree.
- 3 swings for a normal stump.
- 5 swings for a large stump.
- Can now chop down fallen logs for hardwood.
Gold Axe (Steel Axe + 5 gold bars + 10,000 coins to the Blacksmith)
- 5 swings for a tree.
- 2 swings for a normal stump.
- 4 swings for a large stump.
- 4 swings for a fallen log.
How to Upgrade the Hoe in Stardew Valley
Hoe
- Tills one square in front of the player.
Copper Hoe (Hoe + 5 copper bars + 2,000 coins)
- Tills up to 3 squares in front of the player.
Iron Hoe (Copper Hoe + 5 iron bars + 5,000 coins)
- Tills up to 5 squares in front of the player.
Gold Hoe (Iron Hoe + 5 gold bars + 10,000 coins)
- Tills 3×3 squares in front of the player.
Iridium Hoe (Gold Hoe + 5 iridium bars + 25,000 coins)
- Tills 3×6 squares in front of the player.
How to Upgrade Fishing Pole in Stardew Valley
Bamboo Pole (500 coins from Willy’s shop after the second day)
Fiberglass Rod (1,800 coins after Fishing reaches level 3)
- Allows the use of bait.
Iridium Rod (7,500 coins after Fishing reaches level 6)
- Allows the use of bait.
- Allows the use of tackle.
How to Upgrade Watering Can in Stardew Valley
Watering Can
- Holds 40 units of water.
Copper Watering Can (Watering Can + 5 copper bars + 2,000 coins)
- Holds 50 units of water.
- Can water three tiles in front of player.
Steel Watering Can (Copper Watering Can + 5 iron bars + 5,000 coins)
- Holds 120 units of water.
- Can water five tiles in front of player.
Gold Watering Can (Steel Watering Can + 5 gold bars + 10,000 coins)
- Holds 198 units of water.
- Can water 3×3 tiles in front of player.
Iridium Watering Can (Gold Watering Can + 5 iridium bars + 25,000 coins)
- Can water 6×3 tiles in front of player.
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