The 3rd age pickaxe requires 65 Attack to wield and 61 Mining to use. It's a stat-for-stat clone of the dragon pickaxe — the same +38 stab, +32 crush and +42 strength on a 5-tick swing, and the same special attack — tied for second-fastest and second-strongest pickaxe in the game, behind only the crystal pickaxe. It's a rare reward from master Treasure Trails, cannot be made through any skill, and despite the Grand Exchange capping its value at the coin limit, collectors pay far more than that for one.
Equipment bonuses
As a weapon-slot pickaxe, its combat numbers mirror the dragon pickaxe exactly: +38 stab attack, +32 crush attack and +42 melee strength, with a 5-tick attack speed (one hit every 3.0 seconds). Wielding it requires 65 Attack, five levels more than a dragon pickaxe.
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Other bonuses
The extra Attack requirement buys no extra combat power — its value comes from being a rare 3rd age collectible with the same Mining-boosting Rock Knocker special as the dragon pickaxe.
Market price history
How to get the 3rd age pickaxe
The 3rd age pickaxe cannot be smithed, bought from a shop, or made through any skill — it's a possible reward from master Treasure Trails only, and an intentionally rare pull.
Because it's tradeable, most players simply buy one via the Grand Exchange price tracker instead of grinding clues. Despite being listed on the Exchange for the maximum amount of coins, it typically changes hands between players for tremendously more than that — check the live price and history chart above for the current going rate.
Special attack: Rock Knocker
The 3rd age pickaxe shares its special attack, Rock Knocker, with the dragon pickaxe. It costs 100% special attack energy and temporarily boosts your Mining level by 3 (60 Attack is enough to trigger the special itself, though you still need 65 Attack to wield the pickaxe). The boost degrades by one level every 60 seconds, wearing off completely after 3 minutes.
This lets you start Mining with the pickaxe at an effective 58 Mining, or meet a temporary level requirement above your base. Any boost that would push you past level 99 is capped there, so the spec gives diminishing returns at 97-98 and no benefit at level 99.
Is the 3rd age pickaxe worth it?
Combat-wise, the 3rd age pickaxe is a clone of the dragon pickaxe — identical +38 stab, +32 crush and +42 strength on the same 5-tick swing, plus the same Rock Knocker special — for 5 more Attack levels to wield. Nobody buys it for extra performance.
What you're paying for is rarity and the 3rd age look: it's tied for second-fastest and second-strongest pickaxe in the game, behind only the crystal pickaxe. The Grand Exchange caps its listed value at the coin limit, but real trades go well above that — check the live price and history chart above for the current going rate rather than trusting the GE's capped figure. If you just want the same mining speed for far less gold, browse the skilling gear page for cheaper alternatives.
3rd age pickaxe FAQ
What level do you need for a 3rd age pickaxe?
You need 65 Attack to wield it and 61 Mining to mine with it. Its Rock Knocker special attack boosts Mining by 3, so you can effectively start mining with it at 58 Mining — but you still need the 65 Attack to equip it at all.
How do you get a 3rd age pickaxe?
It's a possible reward from master Treasure Trails only — it cannot be smithed or bought from a shop. Since it's tradeable, most players simply buy one on the Grand Exchange instead of grinding clues for it.
What is the 3rd age pickaxe's special attack?
It shares Rock Knocker with the dragon pickaxe: it uses 100% of your special attack energy to boost your Mining level by +3 for up to 3 minutes, decaying by one level every 60 seconds.
Is the 3rd age pickaxe better than a dragon pickaxe?
No — combat-wise they're identical: the same +38 stab, +32 crush, +42 strength, 5-tick speed and Rock Knocker special. The 3rd age pickaxe just demands 5 more Attack to wield. Its appeal is the rare 3rd age cosmetic, not extra performance.
Is the 3rd age pickaxe the best pickaxe in OSRS?
No — it's tied for second-best with the dragon pickaxe. The crystal pickaxe is both faster and stronger than both of them.
How much is a 3rd age pickaxe worth?
Its Grand Exchange listing is capped at the maximum tradeable coin amount, but real trades regularly go higher than that cap since it's a sought-after collector item. Check the live price and history chart above for the current market rate rather than the GE's capped figure.
Can you use a 3rd age pickaxe to mine ore?
Yes — it works exactly like a dragon pickaxe for Mining, requiring 61 Mining to use normally (or an effective 58 Mining while the Rock Knocker special is active). You still need 65 Attack to wear it.
Can you store the 3rd age pickaxe in the costume room?
Yes — as a piece of 3rd age equipment it can be stored in the treasure chest of your costume room's master-tier section, freeing up bank space.
