On Day 2, speak with Olric and complete his request, “Do a Bro a Favor.” The request rewards the Worn Pickaxe, your first mining tool and an early way to open Dig Spots.
The actionable checklist
- 01Reach Day 2 and make room in your inventory.
- 02Find Olric at or around the Blacksmith.
- 03Accept and complete “Do a Bro a Favor.”
- 04Keep the Worn Pickaxe equipped for rocks and Dig Spots.
Get the Worn Pickaxe from Olric
The first pickaxe is a request reward, so you do not need to save money or craft one.
Reach Day 2
Olric's tool request is an early-game event tied to Day 2. If it is still your first day, finish the tutorial route and sleep before looking for the request.
Speak with Olric
Olric lives and works with March at the Blacksmith. Talk to him and follow the objectives for “Do a Bro a Favor”; completing that request gives you the Worn Pickaxe.
Use the Pickaxe for More Than Mining
The tool immediately expands what you can collect around the farm and town.
Break rocks and prepare for the Mines
Use the Worn Pickaxe to clear rocks and gather Stone. Keep some Stone instead of selling everything because later crafting systems, including the Stone Refinery, consume it in batches.
Open raised Dig Spots
The Pickaxe can open Dig Spots, including spots that may contain Clay or artifacts. That overlap means a Shovel is useful but not mandatory for your first treasure spots.
Choose Your Next Tool Purchase
After the free Pickaxe, the Shovel becomes a budget decision rather than an emergency purchase.
Buy the Shovel when 500t fits your plan
The General Store sells the basic Shovel for 500 Tesserae. Buy it when you want a dedicated digging tool, but keep using the Pickaxe on Dig Spots if early seeds or upgrades need the money first.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to buy the Pickaxe in Fields of Mistria?
No. The first Worn Pickaxe is the reward for completing Olric's early “Do a Bro a Favor” request.
Can the Pickaxe dig treasure spots?
Yes. The Pickaxe can open Dig Spots, so it can cover that job before you buy a Shovel.
