GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Pickochet session
Our guide helps you explore Pickochet’s core loops without assuming hidden mechanics. By focusing on documented systems—click mining, automation, abilities, upgrades, and site travel—you can shape a smoother progression and spot the most impactful choices.
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Compare Click vs. Automation
Play a short session using only manual clicks, then switch to a ricocheting pickaxe. Note the difference in cash per minute to see how automation changes pacing.
- Observe how quickly your cash accumulates to gauge when an upgrade becomes affordable.
- Compare the earnings per click before and after equipping abilities to see their impact.
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Ability Mix‑Match Test
Select three abilities, record earnings, then swap one ability and record again. This highlights which ability combinations provide the greatest boost.
- Try the free pickaxe first before spending cash on upgrades.
- Notice how automation changes the rhythm of play compared to manual clicking.
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Upgrade Cost‑Benefit Review
Before purchasing an upgrade, estimate its impact on ore value. After buying, verify whether the profit increase matches your expectation.
- Mix active and passive abilities to see which combination yields the highest earnings per second.
- Swap abilities when you unlock new ones to compare their effectiveness.
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Site Value Survey
Visit each unlocked mining site once, tally the cash earned per ore type, and rank sites by profitability to decide where to focus future clicks.
- Prioritize upgrades that directly increase ore value.
- Track which upgrades give the biggest profit jump and focus on those first.
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Achievement Tracking
Keep a simple log of which Steam achievements you unlock and what in‑game actions triggered them, helping you target any remaining goals.
- Visit each new site to compare ore values and decide where to focus your clicks.
- Note how ore types differ across sites to plan future upgrades.
