Bronze pick head

The Bronze pick head is a fundamental tool for any aspiring miner in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). Crafted from bronze, this pick head serves as the starting point for players embarking on their mining journey. To create a complete pickaxe, players must combine it with a suitable handle, such as a wooden or iron one. The Bronze pick head is essential for mining the most basic ores, including copper and tin, making it a crucial item for beginners looking to establish their skills and gather resources for crafting and smithing.

While the Bronze pick head may not be the most powerful pickaxe available, it holds significant value for new players. It allows for efficient mining of lower-tier ores, which are abundant in the early stages of the game. As players progress and seek out stronger materials, they will eventually upgrade to higher-tier pickaxes, yet the Bronze pick head remains a nostalgic symbol of their initial foray into the expansive world of Gielinor. Whether you’re mining for profit or simply honing your skills, the Bronze pick head is an essential stepping stone on your path to success.

Released	25 July 2019 (Update)
Members	Yes
Quest item	No
Properties
Tradeable	No
Equipable	No
Stackable	No
Noteable	No
Options	Read, Drop
Examine	A rusty pick head, part of a bronze pickaxe.
Values
Value	1 coin
High alch	0 coins
Low alch	0 coins
Weight	0.1 kg

Item Overview

The Bronze Pick Head is a crucial item in the game of Old School RuneScape (OSRS). It’s a basic mining tool that players use to mine various ores and rocks. It is the foundation for creating a pickaxe, which allows players to gather resources necessary for Training Mining, Smithing, and crafting items for various skills and quests.

How to Obtain the Bronze Pick Head

Players can obtain a Bronze Pick Head through the following methods:

Crafting: Players can craft a Bronze Pick Head by using a bronze bar and the Smithing skill. To do this, players need to:

Have at least 1 Bronze Bar.
Use an anvil located in various cities like Varrock or Falador.
Have a Smithing level of 1.

Loot: It can also be found as loot in specific areas or received from certain NPC drops.

Crafting the Bronze Pick Head

To craft a Bronze Pick Head, you will need:

Item	Quantity	Location
Bronze Bar	1	Smelting furnace or purchased from other players

Once you have a Bronze Bar, follow these steps:

Go to an anvil.
Right-click on the anvil and select “Smithing.”
Choose the Bronze Pick Head option.
Click “Make” to create your pick head.

Using the Bronze Pick Head

The Bronze Pick Head is designed to be attached to a handle to create a complete pickaxe. Players can use the pickaxe to mine ores from various locations:

Rocks: These can be found all over Gielinor, with varying ore types.
Mining Sites: Popular locations include the Varrock South Mine and the Lumbridge Swamp Mine.

Once a player has created a pickaxe from the Bronze Pick Head, they can mine ores like Copper, Tin, and Iron.

Benefits of the Bronze Pick Head

The Bronze Pick Head offers several benefits to players:

Low Requirement: With a Smithing level of just 1, even new players can access bronze tools.
Foundation for Progression: The Bronze Pick Head serves as a stepping stone to create better pickaxes, such as the Iron Pickaxe.
Resource Gathering: Essential for mining, which is vital for training Smithing and crafting other items.

Leveling Mining with a Bronze Pickaxe

Using a bronze pickaxe, players can efficiently level up their Mining skill. Here’s how to maximize experience gain:

Start by mining Copper and Tin ores, which provide 17.5 experience points each.
Once you reach level 15, switch to Iron ores for better experience rates (35 experience points each).
Consider using the Superheat Item spell to smelt ores for additional experience.