How to Get a Pickaxe in Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

In the captivating world of Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, I’ve come to appreciate that crafting plays a significant role in my journey. As I delve deeper into the main narrative, it becomes crucial not only to focus on leveling up my characters but also to ensure that their weapons and armor are keeping pace with their growth. If these essential items aren’t regularly upgraded, I find myself struggling both offensively and defensively, making the game noticeably more challenging than intended.

In Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, the game provides multiple types of resources for you to manage. These resources include iron and copper, which can be discovered within lootable containers or mined directly from their ore deposits. However, it’s important to note that you won’t be able to start mining until you obtain a Pickaxe later in the game. Here’s some essential information about mining in Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon.

How to Find a Pickaxe in Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

To start resource mining in “Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon,” your initial task is to acquire a pickaxe. Following Arthur’s arrival on the beach at the conclusion of the Prologue, your primary objective will guide you towards the Horns of the South castle. Upon reaching there, you can converse with merchant Orlaith (located near the main gate), and purchase a pickaxe for 16 Coins.

Instead, here’s another option: You can obtain a Pickaxe without spending any Coins by following these steps as soon as you arrive on the beach. Simply travel along the road until it forks, then take the right path. Continue moving forward and you’ll eventually come across an NPC named Horst who is mining a massive fallen statue of King Arthur.

Right beside him, you’ll find a mining cart housing a pickaxe within. Rest assured, since this isn’t considered theft, there’s no need for concern that the NPC will become aggressive towards you.

You only need one Pickaxe in your inventory to start mining ore.

How to Mine Resources in Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

After obtaining a pickaxe, mining becomes quite simple. Just approach any mineable rock and perform an action on it. If you’re using a PC, hit the ‘E’ key, or if you’re gaming with a controller, use either ‘X’ or ‘A’. You should press the button three times to exhaust the node completely and gather the resources.

Here are all the Ores that you’ll find in Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon:

Copper Ore

The most common type of ore in Act 1. These ores have a greenish tint.

Iron Ore

Slightly rarer than Copper but still available in Act 1. Identified by a peach tint.

Wyrdstone Ore

Found growing on stone walls inside the Archspire. These minerals are white in color.

Meteorite Ore

In Act 1, a unique discovery awaits you. Keep an eye out for it on the sill of the crumbled tower situated close to the Forgotten Graveyard.

Titanium Ore

As the game progresses, it becomes increasingly prevalent. Some points on the map can be found in the north. The ore’s color is a deep red.

In the game ‘Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon’, mining plays a crucial role in the crafting process. Starting early with it will undoubtedly prove beneficial as you progress through the game. Once you’ve obtained your Pickaxe, keep an eye out for ores hidden throughout the world. This will enable you to enhance your weapons and ensure you are well-equipped for what lies ahead in Act 2.

2025-05-26 04:04