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A {{name}} is a simple, if uncommon, digging implement. It will destroy any [[:Category:Walls|wall]] after eight successful [[penetration|penetrations]].
A {{name}} is a simple, if uncommon, digging implement. It will destroy any [[:Category:Walls|wall]] after eight successful [[penetration|penetrations]].


For walls with a high armor value ([[AV]]), it may take quite a few attempted hits to penetrate with the pickaxe. However, the player is always guaranteed to penetrate on a [[critical hit]]; as a result, with patience, even the most well-armored wall can be destroyed.
For walls with a high armor value ([[AV]]), it may take quite a few attempted hits to penetrate with the {{Name}}. However, the player is always guaranteed to penetrate on a [[critical hit]]; as a result, with patience, even the most well-armored wall can be destroyed.


Equipping the pickaxe grants the "Dig" activated ability; this ability is a form of autoact which allows the player to select a tile as a target destination, regardless of distance or visibility. Confirming one's selection will cause the player to move in a straight line to the destination, while automatically attacking and destroying any walls in the way.
Equipping the {{Name}} grants the "Dig" activated ability; this ability is a form of autoact which allows the player to select a tile as a target destination, regardless of distance or visibility. Confirming one's selection will cause the player to move in a straight line to the destination, while automatically attacking and destroying any walls in the way.
 
Despite being described as being made from {{Qud shader|K|fullerite}}, the {{Name}} is not a proper weapon, and is treated as a {{PV}}4{{Color|K|/4}} {{Heart}}1d2 [[cudgel]] weapon if used against non-wall targets.
== Obtaining ==
== Obtaining ==
* A {{name}} is guaranteed to be found on the {{favilink|ancient bones}} in the {{favilink|waterlogged tunnel}} between {{favilink|Joppa}} and {{favilink|Red Rock}}.
* A {{name}} is guaranteed to be found on the {{favilink|ancient bones}} in the {{favilink|waterlogged tunnel}} between {{favilink|Joppa}} and {{favilink|Red Rock}}.
* {{favilink|Mafeo}} always will sell a pickaxe at {{favilink|Grit Gate}}.
* {{favilink|Mafeo}} always will sell a {{Name}} at {{favilink|Grit Gate}}.


== Considerations ==
== Considerations ==
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* Although it will destroy walls with eight successful penetrations, it is not particularly effective compared to the {{favilink|nanopneumatic jackhammer}} or [[Burrowing Claws]] due to its poor inherent penetration.
* Although it will destroy walls with eight successful penetrations, it is not particularly effective compared to the {{favilink|nanopneumatic jackhammer}} or [[Burrowing Claws]] due to its poor inherent {{PV}}'''PV'''.

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Its head is a shard of fullerite, pointed on one end and flat on the other. Its handle is a pole of fiberglass and metal wrapped in fraying wood.

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A pickaxe is a simple, if uncommon, digging implement. It will destroy any wall after eight successful penetrations.

For walls with a high armor value (AV), it may take quite a few attempted hits to penetrate with the pickaxe. However, the player is always guaranteed to penetrate on a critical hit; as a result, with patience, even the most well-armored wall can be destroyed.

Equipping the pickaxe grants the "Dig" activated ability; this ability is a form of autoact which allows the player to select a tile as a target destination, regardless of distance or visibility. Confirming one's selection will cause the player to move in a straight line to the destination, while automatically attacking and destroying any walls in the way.

Despite being described as being made from fullerite, the pickaxe is not a proper weapon, and is treated as a 4/4 ♥1d2 cudgel weapon if used against non-wall targets.

Obtaining

Considerations

This section is opinion-based. Your mileage may vary.