Picks

Picks are a currency gained from tapping or swinging your Pickaxe. They were used to purchase small chests and are now used to purchase skill points. Swinging will award more Picks.

Tapping
Each tap gives an amount of picks equal to about 0.4*(prestige+1) times the pps. The picks gained from taps are shown in white on the screen.

Swinging
Each swing gives an amount of picks equal to double the picks received from tapping. The picks gained from swings are shown in yellow on the screen.

Criticals
Critical hits are occasional stronger hits. The chance of one occurring depends on what pickaxe is being used, but the chances can be increased through the Critical Strike Potion. Critical hits grant 50% more picks and doubles the Pickaxe's damage. The picks gained from critical hits are shown in orange on the screen, regardless if it came from a tap or a swing.