What is currently the best pickaxe in Terraria?

Question

The Pickaxe Axe from yoyo bags is still the top tool post-Moon Lord for speed and reach.

WaffleMoo53 · Answer

Before that, the Zenith is best-in-slot in pure pickform or needs Simulacrum Pickaxe for early Moon Lord.

BananaCho_ho · Answer

For Grappling Hook world traversal the Fire Gauntlet or Frostruck Heat theives hands guide your mining direction.

Headshot_ads · Answer

Early hardmode options include the Reaver Shark and Hamaxe combined with picksaw for a balanced upgrade path.

LunaSky46 · Answer

The best pick for breaking Tomb Sculptures and other ghost blocks is the Molten Pickaxe if you’re playing classic or expert pre-hardmode.

WafflePants4 · Answer

The Meowmere does mining surprisingly fast once you unlock it post-Moon Lord.

MooGoos_oose · Answer

Pickaxes combine with tools like Drill Containment Units in certain modded servers but Zenith stays king for pure vanilla.

MooGoose58 · Answer

In master mode the layering of the best tool is essential when grinding fossils or jokebeast tissue fragments.

SlapperMeow1 · Answer

Players often store multiple tools because each excels at different mining terrains or enemy resistance.