Moonlight Peaks Tool Upgrades Guide
- Howling Hammer · Ridge · Mon–Fri
- 8 tools on the wheel · pickaxe to bug net
- Pickaxe · 5 tiers · Rusty → Enchanted
- Upgrade order · pickaxe first
Upgrade tools at Ridge's Howling Hammer (Mon–Fri) — 8 tools on the wheel, upgrade pickaxe first, then axe and watering can. Pickaxe tier costs from community guides; check in-game. Fishing rod via Noel, bug net via Death.
Upgrade pickaxe first
Visit Ridge at the Howling Hammer (Mon–Fri) with gold and metal bars. Upgrade your pickaxe before axe or watering can — deeper ore unlocks more bars for every other tool. See the pickaxe cost table below (reported — check in-game).
Quick Tool Upgrade Answer
Upgrade your pickaxe first — take it to Ridge at the Howling Hammer (Monday–Friday) with gold and metal bars. The tool wheel has 8 tools — pickaxe, axe, watering can, shovel, wand, fishing rod, scythe, and bug net. The pickaxe upgrades through 5 tiers (Rusty → Copper → Iron → Gold → Enchanted); then upgrade axe, then watering can. Fishing rod unlocks via Noel's spring quest; bug net unlocks after an encounter with Death. Upgrade gold and material quantities are not listed on this site yet — check in-game.
Build order: Visit Ridge at the Howling Hammer (Mon–Fri) → upgrade pickaxe first (Rusty → Copper → Iron → Gold → Enchanted) → upgrade axe → upgrade watering can. Fishing Rod unlocks via Noel's spring quest; Bug Net unlocks after encountering Death. See sections below for the full roster, upgrade tracks, and spells comparison.
Tool Upgrade Costs
Upgrade at Ridge's Howling Hammer (Mon–Fri). Gold costs vary by source — table below is reported from community guides; check in-game before you plan bars. Upgrade pickaxe first to reach deeper ore.
| Tool | Tier | Cost (reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Pickaxe | Rusty | Starter — included on tool wheel |
| Pickaxe | Copper | 1,000g + 3 Copper Bars (reported) |
| Pickaxe | Iron | 4,000g + 3 Iron Bars (reported) |
| Pickaxe | Gold | 16,000g + 3 Gold Bars (reported) |
| Pickaxe | Enchanted | 48,000g + 5 Mana Essence (reported) |
| Axe | Copper → Gold | Reported — check in-game |
| Watering Can | Copper → Gold | Reported — check in-game |
| Shovel | Copper → Gold | Reported — check in-game |
| Scythe | 2 tiers only | Reported — check in-game |
Ore chain: mining guide · Furnace bars: crafting guide.
How to Upgrade Tools — Ridge's Howling Hammer
Upgrade tools at Ridge's Howling Hammer blacksmith — open the shop Monday through Friday (closed weekends). Pick the Upgrade tab, then spend gold and metal bars on each tier. Same shop handles ranching well/barn orders — see ranching guide — Howling Hammer.
Where
Howling Hammer in town — Ridge runs upgrades and tool orders.
When open
Monday–Friday reported — plan upgrade trips on weeknights, not Saturday/Sunday.
What you need
Gold plus smelted metal bars from your crafting guide furnace chain — per-tier quantities are not listed on this site yet.
Sources: TheGamer — tool unlock guide · Whisper of the House
The Tool Wheel — All 8 Tools
Preview and post-launch guides describe eight tools on the wheel — five rusty starters plus wand, with fishing rod and bug net unlocking later. Our catalog indexes 6 published tool rows; Scythe and Bug Net are listed from reported guides until chain MERGE closes.
| Tool | Role | How you get it (reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Pickaxe | Break rocks & mine ore | Starter · upgrades at Howling Hammer |
| Axe | Chop wood | Starter · upgrades at Howling Hammer |
| Watering Can | Water crops | Starter · upgrades at Howling Hammer |
| Shovel | Till soil & dig spots | Starter · upgrades at Howling Hammer |
| Wand | Cast spells | Starter (broken wand) · Ludo shop replacements |
| Fishing Rod | Angling minigame | Noel spring quest · week 1 (reported) |
| Scythe | Clear grass & charged sweep | Reported unlock · only 2 upgrade tiers |
| Bug Net | Catch bugs & Soul Blobs | After Death encounter (reported) |
Sources: Demo gameplay LP · moonlightpeaks.wiki — Tools & Upgrades
Pickaxe Upgrades — Rusty to Enchanted
The pickaxe upgrades through five named tiers at the Howling Hammer — each step clears tougher rocks and deeper ore. Gold costs and bar quantities are not verified on this site; see mining guide — pickaxe chain for ore loops that feed bars.
- 1. Rusty — reported tier name only
- 2. Copper — reported tier name only
- 3. Iron — reported tier name only
- 4. Gold — reported tier name only
- 5. Enchanted — reported tier name only
Sources: TheGamer · Mining guide
Scythe — Only Two Upgrades
The scythe is the only tool with a hard upgrade cap — guides report it can only be upgraded twice, while pickaxe, axe, and watering can can reach Gold or Enchanted tiers. A charged scythe action clears grass in an area (reported).
Needs in-game check: The two-tier scythe limit comes from a single community source — verify against your build before you plan long-term tool investment.
Sources: TheGamer — scythe section
Upgrade Order — Pickaxe First
When gold and bars are tight, upgrade the pickaxe first — better ore unlocks more bars for every other tool. Then prioritize axe for heavier chops and watering can capacity for farming nights.
1 · Pickaxe
Reach deeper ore → more bars → fuels all other upgrades. Chain with mining guide.
2 · Axe
Clear tougher trees and homestead debris after your pickaxe can supply bars.
3 · Watering Can
Larger water patches save stamina on crop nights — pair with farming guide.
Sources: Whisper of the House
Fishing Rod — Noel's Spring Quest
The fishing rod is not on the opening tool wheel — guides report unlocking it during spring of the first week via a quest from Noel, often tied to Moonlit Pines. See fishing guide for the angling loop after unlock.
Who
Noel — fishing beat NPC (reported).
When
Spring · week 1 framing — exact day not confirmed on this site.
Where
Head toward Moonlight Pines to trigger the encounter (reported).
Sources: Demo LP — rod unlock · TheGamer
Bug Net — Encounter with Death
The bug net unlocks after an encounter with Death — reported story progression, not a Howling Hammer purchase. Use it to catch bugs and Soul Blobs once obtained. We do not publish a confirmed quest name.
Reported only: Unlock steps come from community guides — check in-game if your build gates the net differently.
Sources: TheGamer — bug net section · Soul Blobs guide
Spells vs Tool Upgrades
Spells like the Ethereal Pickaxe complement physical tools — they spend mana instead of stamina but do not replace the Howling Hammer upgrade chain. You cannot swing your physical pickaxe while the ethereal version is active (reported).
Physical track
Ridge · gold + metal bars · permanent tier upgrades at the blacksmith.
Ethereal spell
Purchased at Webb Of Wonders — see spells guide and mining guide — Ethereal Pickaxe.
Not a substitute
Spell tiers have their own gold costs — not verified here. Upgrade your physical pickaxe for baseline mining power.
Sources: moonlightpeaks.wiki · Mining guide
Wand Shop Conjures — Ludo's Parallel Track
Ludo's wand shop sells conjures — bundled pickaxes, enchanted watering cans, and tree-move magic — as a parallel gold track separate from Ridge's metal-bar upgrades. Conjure names and costs are not published on this site yet.
Pair with skills guide for spell progression and spells guide for witch-taught shortcuts.
Sources: Demo LP — Ludo wand shop
Upgrade Tracks Overview
Three parallel progression tracks show up in preview and post-launch coverage — you can pursue all three without picking one exclusively.
Howling Hammer
Ridge · metal-bar upgrades for pickaxe, axe, watering can, shovel (reported).
Wand shop conjures
Ludo · gold purchases for conjured tool bundles (reported).
Ethereal spells
Webb Of Wonders · mana-based mining and watering shortcuts (reported).
Sources: Demo LP · Wiki — tools & upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions
Take your tools to Ridge at the Howling Hammer blacksmith shop in town. The shop is open Monday through Friday and closed on weekends. You need gold and metal bars for each upgrade. How to upgrade tools
Eight tools: pickaxe, axe, watering can, shovel, wand, fishing rod, scythe, and bug net. Five are starter tools; the fishing rod, scythe, and bug net unlock through progression. Tool roster
Five tiers: Rusty → Copper → Iron → Gold → Enchanted. Each tier is purchased at the Howling Hammer with gold and metal bars. See the mining guide for the full ore chain that fuels these upgrades. Pickaxe cost table
The scythe can only be upgraded twice — fewer tiers than other tools. This limit is from community guides by a single community source; verify in your build. The charged scythe action hits an area for clearing grass. Scythe limits
Pickaxe first (unlocks deeper ore for metal bars), then axe (clears tougher obstructions), then watering can (larger capacity for farming). This priority maximizes resource access early. Upgrade order
The fishing rod unlocks during spring of the first week via a quest from Noel. Head to Moonlit Pines to trigger the encounter. See the fishing guide for the full angling loop. Fishing rod unlock
The bug net unlocks after an encounter with Death — a story progression event. No quest name has been confirmed. Once obtained, you can catch bugs and Soul Blobs. Bug net unlock
No. Spells like the Ethereal Pickaxe complement tools but do not replace the upgrade chain. The Ethereal Pickaxe spends mana instead of stamina and cannot be used simultaneously with your physical pickaxe. See the spells guide for full spell details. Spells vs tools
Ludo runs a wand shop offering conjures as a parallel purchase track — separate from the Howling Hammer metal-bar upgrades. Conjures are bought with gold, not crafted from ore. Exact conjure names and costs are not published yet. Wand conjures
Three: the Howling Hammer (metal bar track with Ridge), the wand shop (gold conjures with Ludo), and Ethereal spells (mana track via Webb Of Wonders). All three can be pursued simultaneously. Upgrade tracks
No — upgrade gold and material quantities are not listed on this site yet. Check in-game at the Howling Hammer for exact costs. The mining guide covers ore and bar production but does not publish per-tier upgrade tables. Mining guide
What's Next?
Tool upgrades connect to mining (ore for metal bars), fishing (rod unlock), spells (Ethereal Pickaxe), and crafting (furnace recipes) — every link below continues the conversation without repeating it.
Community findings can change as players explore the full game. Use this guide as a starting point, and submit a correction if something no longer matches your game.