First, let’s take a look at the most common ways to upgrade tools.

We’ve added different versions of the Pan, as well as the new Iridium Scythe.

The process to upgrade each one is the same, making the entire process quite simple.

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Below, you’re free to check out the upgrades and their costs.

These upgrades need to go in order;you cannot skip a level.

With each upgrade,it takes fewer hits to break rocks.

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“Efficient"makes your pickaxe use no energy.

“Powerful"adds an additional power level to it.

Finally, “Swift” makes using your pickaxe much faster.

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However, it’s also usedto dig up Artifact Spots(those little wiggling sticks around the valley).

you might alsotill random sand anywhere to find things like clay, mixed seeds, orCave Carrots.

At the Volcano Forge, there are five possible enchantments for the hoe.

A player using the volcano forge in Stardew Valley.

At the Volcano Forge, you’re free to add three different enchantments to a watering can.

“Efficient”,as always, removes stamina drain.

“Efficient"removes any energy usage from use of your axe.

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“Powerful"adds two power levels to it, and"Swift"makes it faster to use.

“Shaving"is a unique enchantment only available to axes.

This rod will be a Bamboo Pole, and it’s very basic.

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Then, at Fishing level 6, he’ll have anIridium Rodfor sale for 7,500g.

This one lets you use both bait and tackle.

However, it only lets you catch common fish.

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Each level alsodecreases the max time it takes for a fish to bite your line.

There are four Volcano Forge enchantments for fishing rods.

“Auto-Hook"automatically hooks any fish or trash that bite your line.

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“Efficient”,as per usual, reduces the energy cost of the fishing rod.

“Master"adds an extra Fishing skill level while holding the enchanted rod.

Scythe

There are onlythreescythesin the game, and none of them can be upgraded.

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Instead, you will find need to find the two additional scythes in the valley.

Scythes do not use energy.

The initial scythe is given to you as part of the starter toolset.

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This scythe has alarger cutting radius than the standard scythe and has a 75 percent chance of harvesting hay.

Bycompleting theFish Tank bundles at the Community Center,you’ll remove the glittering boulder near the mines.

When panning, you’ll find ores, gems, and other items.

A character fishing by the river.

Additionally, you will have ahigher chance ofspawning a new panning spotwith upgraded pans.

Milk Pail, Shears, & the Auto-Grabber

These items cannot be upgraded.

Themilk pailallows you togathermilkfrom cows and goats; you might purchase them from Marnie’s Ranch for 1,000g.

A player catching a legendary fish in the mountains.

Milking and shearing your animals by handincreases your friendship with them,while an Auto-Grabber will not.

Auto-Grabbers also do not increase your Farming skill.

Basically, you’llsell it for a portion of its valueinstead of just deleting it.

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the player receives an auto-petter from a skull cavern treasure chest.

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