Some tool upgrades are required for the completion of the main storyline (Revive the Lighthouse), but tool upgrades are highly recommended regardless, as they consume less stamina per-use each time they're upgraded, and also allow for various effects such as covering more area, removing obstacles more quickly, or even (in the case of the fishing rod) doubling/tripling the output of resources.
Once you upgrade a tool, the next upgrade for that tool will become available - you cannot skip upgrade levels, and must go through each linear upgrade step as you upgrade your tools.
Gus will request that you mine him some Iron Ore before he will move back into his Smithy, which will require you to repair the Mines and smash up some rocks until you've found enough ore to meet his demands. After doing so, Gus will provide his services to you.
Gus's Smithy is open from 6am - 6pm every day except Sunday, where Gus offers two services: Tool Upgrades & Ore/Gemstone Refining.
Tools[]
Hoe[]
Image
Name
Description/Effect
Cost
Required Material
Hoe
"For tilling grass-lands and barrens. Can also dig in mines and beaches."
Acquired from Jeanne after moving into the Farmhouse.
Expert Hoe
Tills up to 3 consecutive squares
3,000 G
Bronze x4, Silver x2, Sunflower x10
Master Hoe
Tills up to 9 consecutive squares
20,000 G
Silver x6, Mithril x2, White Rose x4
Sacred Hoe
Tills up to 15 consecutive squares
50,000 G
Gold x8, Orichalcum x2, Adamantite x2
Ancient Hoe (DLC)
Tills up to 21 consecutive squares
100,000 G
Mithril x10, Orichalucum x10, Adamantite x5
Holy Hoe (DLC)
Tills up to 30 consecutive squares
300,000 G
Adamantite x33
Watering Can[]
Image
Name
Description/Effect
Cost
Required Material
Watering Can
"For watering crops and flowers on the farm. Can be filled at wells.
Acquired from Jeanne after moving into the Farmhouse.