Despite its description, the antler pickaxe is the weakest pickaxe in the game. However, it is sufficient for mining iron.
When the antler pickaxe is acquired, Hugin will say, "Now go forth and strike the earth!" This is a reference to the new game message in the game, Dwarf Fortress.
Due to being repairable at a workbench, the antler pickaxe might be preferable to the bronze pickaxe in some situations.
The attack hitbox reaches below the player's feet, which provides the ability to dig down. When mining, this can easily activate the 33% damage penalty that is incurred when hitting the ground.
