Use for upgraded tools

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So there are a lot of tool upgrades, but what is the use for them? I can see that they would sell for more if I were to sell them (which I don't) but how do they actually make things better? I can understand the hoe and the axe but when I upgraded the stuff once, I didn't see the improvement.
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What does upgrading tools do Stardew?
Upgrading an Axe, Pickaxe, or Hoe does not alter the amount of energy required to use it. The increased power of the Axe and Pickaxe and increased area-of-effect of the Hoe will result in less overall energy used for the same task than a lower-level tool.How do I upgrade my tools mine?
The Tool Menu shows each tool's experience bar along with a row of grayed out ores beneath it. Ores required to upgrade tools can be found by breaking rocks in the Spring Mine or Lake Mine.How many copper bars do you need to upgrade tools?
Players can upgrade their tools four times. These tools can be upgraded: Watering Can. Hoe....When to Upgrade Tools.NameCostIngredientsCopper version2,000 gold5 Copper BarsSteel version5,000 gold5 Iron BarsGold version10,000 gold5 Gold Bars2 more rows•Jan 16, 2022What happens if you throw away your tools Stardew Valley?
You can't throw it away, that's the good news. Bad news is, you might have lost it if you passed out in the caves or mines. It's supposed to get mailed back.Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - Prosthetic Tools Guide
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