In Pioneers of Olive Town, players will utilize all of their tools to develop the land which once belonged to their Grandfather. The Player can use the hammer, hoe, sickle, watering can, and axe for cultivation, but they are not only limited to those tools. Other useable tools include the bucket, fishing rod, camera and leash.
For more in-depth information, see the Skills page.
As you use tools, their respective skills will increase. Higher skill levels allow you to use more powerful actions. Skill level effects function separately to tool upgrade abilities, and ranking up skill levels will earn you titles! [1]
Logging: Logging requires the use of the Axe. Skill experience increases as trees are felled.
Reaping: Reaping requires the use of the Sickle. Skill experience increases as grass and weeds are cut.
Mining: Mining requires the use of the Hammer. Skill experience increases as rocks and boulders are cleared, and mining points are exhausted.
Draining: Draining requires the use of the Bucket. Skill experience increases as ponds are drained and chests are found.
Fishing: Fishing requires the use of the Fishing Rod and Fish Trap. Skill experience increases as fish are caught.
Fieldwork: Fieldwork requires the use of the Hoe and Watering Can. Skill experience increases as fields are tilled, seeds are planted, plants are watered, and also as crops are harvested.
Tool Upgrades
To upgrade your tool, you must have the right materials, Gold, and the previous level of that tool. You can only upgrade the tool one level at a time -- you cannot, for example, upgrade an Iron Axe immediately to an Orichalcum Axe. After gathering all the right stuff, drop by Worker's Base Tool Shop, and Clemens will happily upgrade your tool right there on the spot!
The materials for the tool upgrades vary little, and generally require the same amount of Gold and materials. Higher upgrades require materials from different areas on your farm, so if you want the better tools, make sure you're fixing those bridges! After you ship one of each material, you may also buy them at the Olive General Store.
Farm Tools
Axe
The Axe is used to chop down trees and stumps for wood. You will receive the Axe from Victor the first day you arrive at Olive Town, after the opening sequence.
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Name
Upgrade Cost
Materials
Description
Axe
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A tool with a sharpened blade perfect for cutting wood.
Iron Axe
1000 G
Lumber (×3) Iron Ingot (×3)
A tool with a sharpened blade perfect for cutting wood. The solid iron means it's been upgraded one level. Charge it up to cut any surrounding wood with a single strike!
Silver Axe
3000 G
Solid Lumber (×5) Silver Ingot (×5)
A tool with a sharpened blade perfect for cutting wood. The silver sheen means it's been upgraded by two levels! Charge it up to cut all wood in its range!
Golden Axe
20000 G
Supple Lumber (×10) Gold Ingot (×10)
A tool with a sharpened blade perfect for cutting wood. The glittering gold means it's been upgraded to a third level! Charge it up to cut wood in an even wider range!
A tool with a sharpened blade perfect for cutting wood. That orichalcum blade means business―it's as strong as an Axe can be! Charge it up to cut wood in a huge range!
The Hammer is used to break stones and ore veins for materials. You may also use the hammer to flatter tilled land or empty ponds and destroy seeds, seedlings, and sprouted trees. You will recieve the Hammer from Victor the first day you arrive at Olive Town, after the opening sequence.
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Name
Upgrade Cost
Materials
Description
Hammer
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A durable tool used for breaking stones. It won't break when used on solid boulders.
Iron Hammer
1000 G
Lumber (×3) Iron Ingot (×3)
A durable tool used for breaking stones. Its steely iron head indicates it's been upgraded one level, and it won't break when used on solid boulders. Charge it to break surrounding stones in a single strike!
Silver Hammer
3000 G
Solid Lumber (×5) Silver Ingot (×5)
A durable tool used for breaking stones. Its gleaming silver head indicates it's been upgraded two levels, and it won't break when used on solid boulders. Charge it to break surrounding stones in a wide range!
Golden Hammer
20000 G
Supple Lumber (×10) Gold Ingot (×10)
A durable tool used for breaking stones. Its gleaming golden head indicates it's been upgraded three levels, and it won't break when used on solid boulders. Charge it to break several stones in a wider range!
A durable tool used for breaking stones. Its luminous orichalcum head indicates it's a top-tier hammer! It won't break on solid boulders, either. Charge it up and behold its incredible stone-smashing range!
Hoe
The Hoe is used to till land so that you may plant crop seeds on it. You will receive the Hoe from Victor the morning of your second day in Olive Town.
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Name
Upgrade Cost
Materials
Description
Hoe
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A simple tool used for tilling soil. The embodiment of farm life.
Iron Hoe
1000 G
Lumber (×3) Iron Ingot (×3)
A simple tool used for tilling soil. The iron embodiment of farm life, upgraded one level. Charge it up and it'll till the soil before you with a single swing!
Silver Hoe
3000 G
Solid Lumber (×5) Silver Ingot (×5)
A simple tool used for tilling soil. The silver embodiment of farm life, upgraded two levels. Charge it up and it'll till far-off soil.
Golden Hoe
20000 G
Supple Lumber (×10) Gold Ingot (×10)
A simple tool used for tilling soil. The golden embodiment of farm life, upgraded three levels. Charge it up and it'll till soil even further than before.
A simple tool used for tilling soil. The orichalcum embodiment of farm life, upgraded to the ma×. Charge it up and it'll till soil so far off, it'll shock you.
Watering Can
The Watering Can is used to water your crops, which is essential if you want them to grow. The Watering Can only hold a limited amount of water, and you must refill it at a well or a puddle. You will receive the Watering Can from Victor the morning of your second day in Olive Town.
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Upgrade Cost
Materials
Description
Watering Can
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An essential farm tool used for giving your crops their much-needed water.
Iron Watering Can
1000 G
Iron Ingot (×3)
An essential farm tool used for giving your crops their much-needed water. The cool iron surface indicates it's been upgraded one level. Charge it to water the crops before you in one fell swoop!
Silver Watering Can
3000 G
Silver Ingot (×5)
An essential farm tool used for giving your crops their much-needed water. The sleek silver handle indicates it's been upgraded two levels. Charge it to water far-off crops!
Golden Watering Can
20000 G
Gold Ingot (×10)
An essential farm tool used for giving your crops their much-needed water. The glimmering golden handle indicates it's been upgraded three levels. Charge it to water crops even further than before!
Orichalcum Watering Can
150000 G
Gold Ingot (×20) Orichalcum Ingot (×5)
An essential farm tool used for giving your crops their much-needed water. The otherworldly orichalcum surface means it's the best watering can around! Charge it to water crops further than you can imagine!
Sickle
The sickle is used to cut grass for materials. You will recieve the Sickle from Victor the first day you arrive at Olive Town, after the opening sequence.
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Upgrade Cost
Materials
Description
Sickle
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A tool with a crescent-shaped blade, crafted to cut through thick patches of grass.
Iron Sickle
1000 G
Lumber (×3) Iron Ingot (×3)
A tool with a crescent-shaped blade, crafted to cut through thick patches of grass. The iron handle indicates it's been upgraded one level. With its charged slash, it'll cut away at the tall grass in front of you!
Silver Sickle
3000 G
Solid Lumber (×5) Silver Ingot (×5)
A tool with a crescent-shaped blade, crafted to cut through thick patches of grass. The gleaming silver handle indicates it's been upgraded two levels. With its charged slash, it can cut through tall grass even further!
Golden Sickle
20000 G
Supple Lumber (×10) Gold Ingot (×10)
A tool with a crescent-shaped blade, crafted to cut through thick patches of grass. The glint of its golden handle indicates it's been upgraded to a third level! Weeds, beware: this sickle's charged slash has quite a reach!
A tool with a crescent-shaped blade, crafted to cut through thick patches of grass. Its orichalcum sheen means it's the strongest a sickle can be! Charge it up and behold its tremendous slashing distance!
Fishing Rod
The Fishing Rod is used to catch fish in various bodies of water. You will receive the Fishing Rod from Manuela the first time you visit Marcos' House and Manuela is inside.
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Upgrade Cost
Materials
Description
Fishing Rod
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A flexible, long tool used for fishing. No matter how large the lunker on the line, this rod will never break.
Iron Fishing Rod
1000 G
Lumber (×3) Iron Ingot (×3)
A flexible, long tool used for fishing. No matter how large the lunker on the line, this rod will never break. The iron finish suggests it's been upgraded one level. You can catch more types of fish with it!
Silver Fishing Rod
3000 G
Solid Lumber (×5) Silver Ingot (×5)
A flexible, long tool used for fishing. No matter how large the lunker on the line, this rod will never break. The silver finish suggests it's been upgraded two levels. You can catch more types of fish with it!
Golden Fishing Rod
20000 G
Supple Lumber (×10) Gold Ingot (×10)
A flexible, long tool used for fishing. No matter how large the lunker on the line, this rod will never break. The gold finish suggests it's been upgraded three levels. You can catch mot types of fish with it!
A flexible, long tool used for fishing. No matter how large the lunker on the line, this rod will never break. The orichalcum finish suggests it's the best rod around! You can catch EVERY type of fish with it!
Bucket
The Bucket is used to drain water from puddles that appear around your farm, as well as lakes. You will receive the bucket from Clemens the day after the first time it rains in the game.
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Upgrade Cost
Materials
Description
Bucket
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A tool used for scooping up water. You might work up a sweat, but at least you can improve the environment while you do!
Iron Bucket
1000 G
Iron Ingot (×3)
A tool used for scooping up water. You might work up a sweat, but at least you can improve the environment while you do! This iron bucket's been upgraded one level, so it can scoop up a bit more water than before!
Silver Bucket
3000 G
Silver Ingot (×5)
A tool used for scooping up water. You might work up a sweat, but at least you can improve the environment while you do! This silver bucket's been upgraded two levels, so it can scoop up more water than before!
Golden Bucket
20000 G
Gold Ingot (×10)
A tool used for scooping up water. You might work up a sweat, but at least you can improve the environment while you do! This golden bucket's been upgraded three levels, so it can scoop up a lot of water!
Orichalcum Bucket
150000 G
Gold Ingot (×20) Orichalcum Ingot (×5)
A tool used for scooping up water. You might work up a sweat, but at least you can improve the environment while you do! This legendary orichalcum bucket can scoop up tons of water! ...Well, not literal tons.
Other Tools
The Camera and the Leash are tools that can't be upgraded.
Camera
"A sophisticated camera that can capture every last detail. You're bound to make plenty of lasting memories with it."
The camera function makes a return! Take pictures of your favorite things (or people!) and share them with friends via online connection. You can upload your own photos, or take a look at a gallery uploaded by other players!
Photography Collection at Olive Museum
If you take a picture of wildlife around Olive Town and your farm, you can donate the picture to Olive Museum. You'll be able to see a statue a day after donating in the photography display room. You can also purchase these statues from Beth to display on counters in your home.
Leash
"A simple leash for pets. Put it on your furry friend and you'll be able to go on a walk with them!"
The leash can be used to take your pets for a walk. To use, just select the leash in your item menu and then interact with your pet. They'll follow you anywhere you go! Pets can be purchased from The Hoof House Animal Shop after you expand your home at Nigel's Handiworks.
Playing with your Pet
To play with your pet, purchase the Bouncy Ball or Mouse Ball from Olive General Store. Each ball can be used only one time. To use, make sure you're on a walk with your pet, and then select the ball and throw it.
Tool Efficiency
Certain actions will be affected only by the type of tool you use. Draining ponds and lakes can be done faster using an Orichalcum Bucket or several Suction Pumps.
Draining Tool
Bucket
Iron Bucket
Silver Bucket
Golden Bucket
Orichalcum Bucket
Suction Pump
Number of Uses
Farm Area 2 Pond
50
25
17
13
10
1 Day
Farm Area 3 Pond
100
50
34
25
20
1 Day
Farm Area 2 Lake
900
450
300
225
180
3 Days with 3 Suction Pumps
9 Days with 1 Suction Pump
Farm Area 3 Lake
1,600
800
534
400
320
4 Days with 4 Suction Pumps
16 Days with 1 Suction Pump
Ancient Lake
4,000
2,000
1,334
1,000
800
5 Days with 8 Suction Pumps
40 Days with 1 Suction Pump
Trivia
The Camera is a returning tool previously used in Animal Parade. The Camera allowed Players to take pictures of the game, and photos stored in memory were able to be placed in frames. This tool was in the demo of Tree of Tranquility, but the feature did not make it to the final build.
↑牧場物語オリーブタウンと希望の大地 公式ガイドブック, Bokujou Monogatari Oriibutaun to Kibou no Daichi Koushiki Gaido Bukku [Bokujou Monogatari Olive Town and the Land of Hope Official Guide Book]. 1st Ed. (2021). Kadokawa Game Linkage.