Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea – Complete Tool Upgrade Guide: Costs, Materials, and Locations
Upgrading your tools in Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea is one of the best ways to make farm work easier and save stamina. Better tools allow you to work faster, cover more tiles, break tougher rocks, cut stronger trees, and catch larger fish more efficiently.
There are several upgrade levels available, including Expert, Master, Legendary, and the powerful Harvest Goddess tools.
However, each upgrade requires specific materials, Gold, and sometimes story progression. You also need to visit the correct crafting shop for each tool.
In this guide, you will find the complete tool upgrade list, including crafting costs, required materials, unlock conditions, and recommendations on which tools to upgrade first.
How to Upgrade Tools in Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea
Tool upgrades are crafted rather than purchased directly.
To upgrade a tool, follow these steps:
Visit the crafting shop responsible for the tool you want to upgrade.
Open the Craft menu.
Select the next upgrade available for your tool.
Bring the required Gold and crafting materials.
Provide the tool you want to replace.
Complete the crafting process.
Each upgrade requires the previous version of the tool. For example, you cannot craft a Master Pickaxe without first obtaining the Expert Pickaxe.
Important: Crafting shops use materials from your Bag and Animal Bag. They cannot access items stored in your home Storage. Make sure you carry everything before visiting the shop.
Where to Upgrade Each Tool
Different towns have different crafting specialists. You must visit the correct location depending on the tool.
| Tool | Upgrade Location | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Hoe | General Store & Crafting Shop | Bloomfield |
| Watering Can | General Store & Crafting Shop | Bloomfield |
| Sickle | General Store & Crafting Shop | Bloomfield |
| Brush | General Store & Crafting Shop | Bloomfield |
| Milker | General Store & Crafting Shop | Bloomfield |
| Clippers | General Store & Crafting Shop | Bloomfield |
| Pitchfork | General Store & Crafting Shop | Bloomfield |
| Axe | Glenn's Crafting Shop | Quarrytop |
| Pickaxe | Glenn's Crafting Shop or Mine Reception | Quarrytop |
| Fishing Rod | Priya's Fishing Zone & Crafting Shop | Tidewind |
| Harvest Goddess Tools | Doc Jr.'s Laboratory | Maplehill |
The Harvest Goddess upgrades are connected to the Merus's Dilemma DLC.
How to Get Your First Tools
You receive most of your starting tools automatically during the Prologue.
Your childhood friend, Carol or Robert, gives you the Hoe and Watering Can. Doug provides the Axe and Pickaxe after you bring the strawberries for Kat's birthday.
The Fishing Rod is different because you need to purchase it.
The Old Fishing Rod costs:
1,000G at Eileen's General Store in Tidewind.
1,000G at Priya's Fishing Zone & Crafting Shop in Tidewind.
1,000G at the General Store & Crafting Shop in Bloomfield.
800G from the Traveling Merchant at campsites.
Once you have the basic tools, you can start working toward the Expert upgrades.
Complete Tool Upgrade Costs and Materials
The following sections cover the main tool upgrades and their requirements.
1. Hoe Upgrades
The Hoe is essential for preparing your fields. Upgrading it allows you to till more tiles with a charged action while consuming less stamina.
| Tool | Cost | Required Materials | Story Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handmade Hoe | Basic | None | Prologue |
| Expert Hoe | 1,000G | 3 Bronze + 4 Square Lumber | None |
| Master Hoe | 3,000G | 4 Silver + 4 Palm Square Lumber | Bloomfield Chapter 1 |
| Legendary Hoe | 10,000G | 5 Gold + 4 Sturdy Square Lumber | Bloomfield Chapter 2 |
| Harvest Goddess Hoe | 20,000G | 5 Orichalcum + 5 Paraiba Tourmaline | Merus's Dilemma DLC |
The Hoe also becomes faster with each upgrade.
Maximum area per charged action:
Handmade: 1 tile.
Expert: 3 tiles.
Master: 9 tiles.
Legendary: 20 tiles.
Harvest Goddess: 25 tiles.
The Harvest Goddess Hoe is the strongest version and reduces the stamina cost to just 1 point per use.
2. Watering Can Upgrades
The Watering Can is another excellent early investment because you use it regularly to take care of your crops.
Upgrading it increases its water capacity, improves its speed, and allows you to water more tiles at once.
| Tool | Cost | Required Materials | Story Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handmade Watering Can | Basic | None | Prologue |
| Expert Watering Can | 1,000G | 3 Bronze + 8 Material Stone | None |
| Master Watering Can | 3,000G | 4 Silver + 8 Iron | Bloomfield Chapter 1 |
| Legendary Watering Can | 10,000G | 5 Gold + 8 Hard Material Stone | Bloomfield Chapter 2 |
| Harvest Goddess Watering Can | 20,000G | 5 Orichalcum + 5 Alexandrite | Merus's Dilemma DLC |
Water capacity by upgrade level:
| Tool | Water Capacity | Maximum Area |
|---|---|---|
| Handmade | 30 | 1 tile |
| Expert | 50 | 3 tiles |
| Master | 70 | 9 tiles |
| Legendary | 100 | 20 tiles |
| Harvest Goddess | 150 | 25 tiles |
The Expert Watering Can is one of the most useful early upgrades because it allows you to water three tiles with one charged action.
3. Sickle Upgrades
The Sickle is used to cut grass and clear vegetation around your farm.
The Old Sickle cannot charge its Area Action. Each upgrade adds another charge level, allowing you to clear a wider area with a single swing.
| Tool | Cost | Required Materials | Story Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Sickle | Basic | None | Starting tool |
| Expert Sickle | 2,000G | 3 Bronze + 4 Square Lumber | None |
| Master Sickle | 5,000G | 4 Silver + 4 Palm Square Lumber | Bloomfield Chapter 1 |
| Legendary Sickle | 10,000G | 5 Gold + 4 Sturdy Square Lumber | Bloomfield Chapter 2 |
| Harvest Goddess Sickle | 15,000G | 5 Adamantite + 5 Tanzanite | Merus's Dilemma DLC |
The stamina cost decreases from 5 points with the Old Sickle to just 1 point with the Harvest Goddess version.
4. Axe Upgrades
The Axe is essential for collecting wood and preparing lumber for crafting.
A stronger Axe increases its power, allowing you to cut down trees with fewer swings.
| Tool | Cost | Required Materials | Story Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Axe | Basic | None | Starting tool |
| Expert Axe | 1,500G | 3 Bronze + 4 Square Lumber | None |
| Master Axe | 4,500G | 4 Silver + 4 Palm Square Lumber | Quarrytop Chapter 1 |
| Legendary Axe | 10,000G | 5 Gold + 4 Sturdy Square Lumber | Quarrytop Chapter 2 |
| Harvest Goddess Axe | 20,000G | 5 Damascus Steel + 5 Tanzanite | Merus's Dilemma DLC |
Axe power by upgrade level:
Old Axe: 10 power.
Expert Axe: 15 power.
Master Axe: 30 power.
Legendary Axe: 60 power.
Harvest Goddess Axe: 240 power.
If you want to collect Sturdy Lumber, upgrading your Axe is particularly important. Most trees that produce this material require an Expert Axe or better.
5. Pickaxe Upgrades
The Pickaxe is one of the most important tools for mining and collecting crafting materials.
It can break rocks in your fields, around the world, and inside Quarrytop Mine. There is no separate Hammer tool in this system.
| Tool | Cost | Required Materials | Story Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Pickaxe | Basic | None | Starting tool |
| Expert Pickaxe | 2,000G | 3 Bronze + 4 Square Lumber | None |
| Master Pickaxe | 5,000G | 4 Silver + 4 Palm Square Lumber | Quarrytop Chapter 1 |
| Legendary Pickaxe | 10,000G | 5 Gold + 4 Sturdy Square Lumber | Quarrytop Chapter 2 |
| Harvest Goddess Pickaxe | 15,000G | 5 Damascus Steel + 5 Paraiba Tourmaline | Merus's Dilemma DLC |
Pickaxe power by upgrade level:
Old Pickaxe: 10 power.
Expert Pickaxe: 20 power.
Master Pickaxe: 40 power.
Legendary Pickaxe: 80 power.
Harvest Goddess Pickaxe: 160 power.
The Expert Pickaxe is especially important because it allows you to break Hard Stone and certain mineral deposits outside the mine.
Some valuable resources that require an Expert Pickaxe or better include:
Adamantite.
Damascus Steel.
Orichalcum.
Platinum.
Titanium.
Several raw gemstones.
Inside Quarrytop Mine, any Pickaxe can break ore deposits, but stronger versions make mining much faster.
6. Fishing Rod Upgrades
Fishing is another activity where upgrading your equipment makes a noticeable difference.
Better Fishing Rods consume less stamina per cast, have more durability during fights with large fish, and improve reeling speed.
| Tool | Cost | Required Materials | Story Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fishing Rod | Basic | None | Purchase |
| Expert Fishing Rod | 2,000G | 3 Bronze + 3 Iron | None |
| Master Fishing Rod | 6,000G | 4 Silver + 4 Bronze | Tidewind Chapter 1 |
| Legendary Fishing Rod | 12,000G | 5 Gold + 5 Titanium | Tidewind Chapter 2 |
| Harvest Goddess Fishing Rod | 25,000G | 5 Adamantite + 5 Paraiba Tourmaline | Merus's Dilemma DLC |
Fishing Rod statistics:
| Fishing Rod | Stamina per Cast | Rod HP | Reel Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old | 8 | 220 | 0.8x |
| Expert | 6 | 250 | 0.9x |
| Master | 4 | 290 | 1.0x |
| Legendary | 2 | 370 | 1.1x |
| Harvest Goddess | 1 | 450 | 1.2x |
The Expert Fishing Rod is a good starting point if you regularly fish for income or quest materials.
High-Quality Animal Care Tool Upgrades
Not every tool follows the Expert, Master, and Legendary progression system.
The Brush, Milker, Clippers, and Pitchfork each have one special upgrade called High-Quality.
These upgrades reduce stamina consumption and improve working speed.
All four require 10,000G and become available after completing Bloomfield Chapter 2.
| Upgrade | Cost | Required Materials |
|---|---|---|
| High-Quality Brush | 10,000G | 3 Titanium + 2 High-Quality Fabric |
| High-Quality Milker | 10,000G | 3 Titanium + 8 Glass |
| High-Quality Clippers | 10,000G | 3 Titanium + 8 Agate |
| High-Quality Pitchfork | 10,000G | 3 Titanium + 4 Sturdy Square Lumber |
The High-Quality versions reduce stamina consumption from 4 to 2 points per use and work approximately 20% faster.
These upgrades are especially useful when you have several animals and perform daily care activities.
Harvest Goddess Tools: The Ultimate Upgrades
The Harvest Goddess tools are the highest upgrade tier in the game.
They are connected to the Merus's Dilemma DLC. After completing its story, Doc Jr. sends a message explaining that the ultimate tools are ready.
You can then visit Doc Jr.'s Laboratory in Maplehill to craft the following tools:
Harvest Goddess Hoe.
Harvest Goddess Watering Can.
Harvest Goddess Sickle.
Harvest Goddess Axe.
Harvest Goddess Pickaxe.
Harvest Goddess Fishing Rod.
These upgrades require rare materials, including Orichalcum, Adamantite, Damascus Steel, gemstones, and Paraiba Tourmaline.
They also require substantial amounts of Gold, so it is worth preparing your resources before attempting to craft them.
Everlasting Lantern: A Special Crafting Item
The Everlasting Lantern is not a normal tool upgrade, but it is another useful piece of equipment.
Unlike the regular Lantern, it does not require a fire source or Lantern Oil to stay lit. It can also clear the mist in the Forest of Echoes.
To obtain it:
Reach floor 50 of Quarrytop Mine.
Find the Everlasting Lantern blueprints.
Complete Harvest Goddess Chapter 1 to unlock the related request.
Deliver the blueprints to Doc Jr.
Craft the lantern at Doc Jr.'s Laboratory.
Crafting requirements:
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gold | 12,000G |
| Aquamarine | 5 |
| Platinum | 5 |
| Lantern Oil | 30 |
This is a separate crafting project, not part of the standard tool upgrade progression.
Where to Find the Materials for Tool Upgrades
Many upgrades require refined materials rather than raw resources.
For example, you need Bronze Bars instead of Bronze Ore, and Square Lumber instead of ordinary logs.
The crafting shops can refine these materials for you.
Metal and Stone Materials
| Refined Material | Required Raw Materials | Refining Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 2 Bronze Ore | 10G |
| Iron | 2 Iron Ore | 10G |
| Silver | 2 Silver Ore | 10G |
| Gold | 2 Gold Ore | 10G |
| Titanium | 2 Titanium Ore | 10G |
| Adamantite | 2 Adamantite Ore | 10G |
| Damascus Steel | 2 Damascus Steel Ore | 10G |
| Orichalcum | 2 Orichalcum Ore | 10G |
| Material Stone | 1 Stone | 1G |
| Hard Material Stone | 1 Hard Stone | 2G |
Lumber Materials
| Refined Material | Required Raw Material | Refining Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Square Lumber | 1 Lumber | 1G |
| Palm Square Lumber | 1 Palm Lumber | 2G |
| Sturdy Square Lumber | 1 Sturdy Lumber | 4G–8G |
Square Lumber comes from ordinary trees, Palm Square Lumber comes from palm trees, and Sturdy Square Lumber is made from Sturdy Lumber.
Most Sturdy Lumber trees require an Expert Axe or better.
Gemstones and Special Materials
| Refined Material | Required Raw Material | Refining Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Agate | 1 Raw Agate Gemstone | 10G |
| Glass | 1 Raw Glass Gemstone | 5G |
| Alexandrite | 1 Raw Alexandrite Gemstone | 500G |
| Paraiba Tourmaline | 1 Raw Tourmaline Gemstone | 300G |
| Tanzanite | 1 Raw Tanzanite Gemstone | 200G |
| High-Quality Fabric | 4 Valais Blacknose Sheep Wool | 60G |
High-Quality Fabric is produced by processing wool from Valais Blacknose Sheep.
Quarrytop Mine: Where to Find Important Ores
Quarrytop Mine is one of the most important locations for collecting upgrade materials.
Some resources only become available on deeper floors.
| Material | Mine Floors |
|---|---|
| Bronze Ore | Floors 6–50 |
| Silver Ore | Floors 11–50 |
| Gold Ore | Floors 21–50 |
| Titanium Ore | Floors 31–50 |
The mine also contains gemstones and other valuable resources.
To unlock deeper sections, you must complete requests from Travis at the Mine Reception.
After Quarrytop Chapter 1, his first request allows you to access floors 11–30. His second request, available after Quarrytop Chapter 2, unlocks floors 31–50.
Remember that rare rocks outside the mine may require an Expert Pickaxe or better.
Which Tools Should You Upgrade First?
You do not need to upgrade every tool immediately. Gold and materials are limited during the early stages, so choosing the right improvements can make your progression much easier.
Here is the recommended upgrade order:
1. Expert Watering Can
The Watering Can is used almost every day. The Expert version costs only 1,000G and increases water capacity from 30 to 50 while allowing you to water up to three tiles at once.
2. Expert Hoe
The Expert Hoe also costs 1,000G and makes field preparation faster. Since farming is an important source of income, this is another excellent early investment.
3. Expert Axe
You will need better lumber for many crafting recipes. The Expert Axe helps you collect Sturdy Lumber from trees that cannot be cut with the basic Axe.
4. Expert Pickaxe
The Expert Pickaxe is important for breaking Hard Stone and accessing valuable mineral deposits outside the mine. It also makes mining more efficient.
5. Fishing Rod
If fishing is part of your regular routine, the Expert Fishing Rod is a worthwhile upgrade. Otherwise, you can prioritize it after improving your main farming tools.
6. Animal Care Tools
The High-Quality Brush, Milker, Clippers, and Pitchfork are useful when your farm has several animals. However, their 10,000G crafting cost makes them less attractive during the early game.
How Much Gold Do You Need to Upgrade Every Tool?
Upgrading tools can become expensive, especially when you start pursuing Legendary and Harvest Goddess equipment.
According to the upgrade costs listed in the guide, bringing all six main tools to Legendary and the four animal-care tools to High-Quality requires approximately 138,000G in crafting fees.
The six Harvest Goddess upgrades add another 115,000G in crafting fees.
These totals do not include the value of the materials you must collect and refine.
For this reason, it is better to upgrade the tools that directly support your current activities instead of spending all your money at once.
Final Thoughts
Tool upgrades are an important part of progression in Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea. Better equipment saves stamina, improves efficiency, and gives you access to resources that are difficult or impossible to collect with basic tools.
For most players, the best early investments are the Expert Watering Can and Expert Hoe. After that, focus on the Axe and Pickaxe to unlock better materials and prepare for more advanced crafting.
As you progress through Bloomfield, Quarrytop, and Tidewind, you can gradually unlock Master and Legendary upgrades. The Harvest Goddess tools are the ultimate goal for players who have access to the Merus's Dilemma DLC.
Plan your upgrades carefully, carry your materials before visiting crafting shops, and avoid spending all your Gold on tools you rarely use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you upgrade every tool in Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea?
You can upgrade six main tools through Expert, Master, Legendary, and Harvest Goddess tiers. The Brush, Milker, Clippers, and Pitchfork have one High-Quality upgrade.
Where do you upgrade the Pickaxe?
Visit Glenn's Crafting Shop or the Mine Reception in Quarrytop.
What is the first Pickaxe upgrade?
The Expert Pickaxe costs 2,000G and requires 3 Bronze and 4 Square Lumber.
How do you unlock the Master Pickaxe?
You must complete Quarrytop Chapter 1 and already own the Expert Pickaxe.
How do you unlock the Legendary Pickaxe?
Complete Quarrytop Chapter 2 and obtain the Master Pickaxe first.
Can you upgrade the Watering Can early in the game?
Yes. The Expert Watering Can has no story chapter requirement. It costs 1,000G and requires 3 Bronze and 8 Material Stone.
Do crafting shops use materials from home Storage?
No. You need to carry the required materials in your Bag or Animal Bag.
Are Harvest Goddess tools included in the base game?
The Harvest Goddess tool tier is connected to the Merus's Dilemma DLC.
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