Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Pickaxe Simulator.
Getting Started
What is the best strategy for new players?
Focus on getting your first pet before upgrading your pickaxe. Pets provide multipliers that boost all your earnings. Check our New Player 1-Hour Route guide for a detailed walkthrough.
How do I unlock new worlds?
Each world requires a certain amount of coins to unlock. Starter Mine is free, Desert costs 25K, Frozen Tundra costs 500K, and so on. You can see all requirements in our World Database.
Should I buy eggs or upgrade my pickaxe first?
Always prioritize pets early game! A pet multiplier applies to everything you earn, making it more valuable than a pickaxe upgrade in most cases.
Pets
What are the best pets in the game?
The best pets are Secret and Mythical rarity from higher worlds. Void Dragon (Secret) and Galaxy Hydra (Mythical) are currently top tier. Check our Pet Tier List for full rankings.
What do Golden, Rainbow, and Titan pets mean?
These are variant types that multiply a pet's base stats. Golden = 2.5x, Rainbow = 5x, Titan = 10x. A Titan version of any pet is extremely valuable.
How many pets can I equip at once?
You can equip up to 3 pets at a time. Their multipliers stack additively, so having 3 good pets is much better than 1 great pet.
Rebirth
What is rebirth and should I do it?
Rebirth resets your coins but gives you a permanent multiplier boost. You should rebirth when your break-even time is shorter than your planned play session. Use our Rebirth Calculator to find the optimal time.
What do I keep after rebirthing?
You keep your pets, pickaxes, and gamepasses. Only your coins are reset to zero.
When should I do my first rebirth?
Your first rebirth (100K coins required) gives a 50% boost and is almost always worth doing as soon as you can afford it.
Farming & Efficiency
What is the best world to farm in?
The best world depends on your damage. Farm in the highest world where you can one-shot or two-shot the ores. Check our Best Farming Spots guide for detailed recommendations.
How do I calculate my coins per hour?
Use our Coins Per Hour Calculator! Enter your pickaxe power, pet multipliers, world, and active potions to get an accurate estimate.
Are potions worth using?
Yes, but only when actively farming in your best spot. Don't waste potion time on upgrades or traveling between worlds.
Codes & Updates
Where can I find active codes?
Check our Codes page for all currently active codes. We update it regularly when new codes are released.
How often does the game update?
Pickaxe Simulator typically gets major updates every few weeks, with new worlds, pets, and features. Check our Update Log for the latest changes.