Tool Upgrades & Copper→Silver Checklist | Fields of Mistria
Answer first: upgrade Watering Can first, Pickaxe second; forge Copper→Iron→Silver at the Blacksmith anvil (you can skip tiers). Full tool unlock checklist + upgrade materials.
Quick answer
- Upgrade Watering Can first — wider coverage saves minutes every morning.
- Pickaxe second — larger rocks block mines progress.
- Forge Copper → Iron → Silver at the anvil outside the Blacksmith (skip tiers if you have the ingots).
Pair upgrades with best crops by season and the mining guide for ore.
Starter tools (tutorial)
| Tool | How to get | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Worn Hoe | Celine, Spring 1 | Tills grass into soil |
| Worn Watering Can | Hayden, Spring 1 | Waters planted seeds daily |
Buyable tools
| Tool | How to get | Cost | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shovel | General Store | 500 Tesserae | Digs archaeology spots, expands farm area |
| Worn Fishing Rod | Tackle Shop, Beach (Taria) | 500 Tesserae | Fishing |
Quest tools
| Tool | How to get | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Net | Complete Luke’s quest (Spring 4) | Catch insects for the Museum |
| Pickaxe | Complete “Do Bro a Favor” quest | Break rocks, mine ore |
Upgraded tools
Forge upgrades at the anvil outside the Blacksmith’s shop using ore from the mines:
| Tier | Material | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | Copper ore/ingots | Smashes larger rocks |
| Iron | Iron ore/ingots | Stronger |
| Silver | Silver ore/ingots | Strongest; unlockable early |
You can skip tiers — forge straight to Silver if you have the ingots and Blacksmithing level.
Tool tips
- Upgrade the Watering Can first — bigger coverage saves minutes every morning.
- The Pickaxe is a close second — larger rocks block progress underground.
- Ground storage is safe — items placed on the ground don’t disappear. Leave tools near crops (like the watering can) for easy access.
- The shovel belongs at dig sites — leave it there to save inventory space.
- Global inventory — crafting and cooking pull materials from chests, so stash overflow instead of selling in a panic.
Related
- Crops by season — plant the money crops your Watering Can covers
- Mining guide — Copper / Iron / Silver ore for upgrades
- Crafting guide — turn ore and harvests into gear
Sources
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