The '''Golden Scythe''' is a [[Tools|tool]] obtained at the end of the [[Quarry Mine]] from the statue of the Grim Reaper.
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After unlocking the [[Quarry]], the entrance to [[Quarry Mine]] can be found north of the repaired bridge, on the quarry side. Inside is a single extended floor trailing far back into the cave. It is haunted by 12-15 flying red skulls and a couple brown blobs. The skulls float in groups and one method of attack is to slowly approach the group, triggering 1-2 skulls to attack you at a time instead of the entire group. At the end of the cavern, you will find a robed skeleton statue holding the [[Golden Scythe]].
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The Golden Scythe has the following benefits:
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*Its radius is larger than the standard [[Scythe]]<ref name="areaofeffect" /> and it is more likely to cut all grass in its radius.
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*75% chance per swipe to harvest hay from grass, up from 50%.<ref name="haychance" />
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*Inflicts 13 damage, up from 1-3.
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The most powerful scythe, called the [[Iridium Scythe]], can be unlocked once [[the Player]] has obtained [[Mastery Cave#Masteries|Farming Mastery]].
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="areaofeffect">See <samp>Data/Weapons.xnb</samp> in data files.</ref>
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<ref name="haychance">See <samp>TerrainFeatures.Grass::performToolAction</samp> in the game code.</ref>
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</references>
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==History==
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{{History|1.4|Introduced.}}
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{{History|1.6|Can no longer lose from inventory when dying.}}