Want to craft the best armor in Roblox The Forge but confused by all the options? You’re not alone. With three armor classes, multiple variants, and five mini-games to master, choosing and creating the right gear feels overwhelming. This guide simplifies everything.
You will learn all 15 armor types, their exact stats, how to craft them, which ones work best for your playstyle, and secret tips to get Perfect results every time. This is your one-stop shop for armor mastery in The Forge.
Key Takeaways
- Three armor classes exist: Light (fast movement, low defense), Medium (balanced), Heavy (slow but strong protection)
- 15 total armor pieces: 3 Light + 6 Medium (including Samurai and Vikings variants) + 6 Heavy (including Dark Knight and Wolf variants)
- Wolf armor gives the highest health boost: 35% from Wolf Chestplate alone
- Five crafting mini-games: Smelting, Pouring, Molding, Shaping, and Accepting
- Perfect results matter: Hitting Perfect in the shaping mini-game gives you the best possible stats
- Higher rarity ores = better armor: Combine ores like Obsidian, Uranium, and Mythril for top-tier gear
What Are Armor Classes in the Forge?
Armor in Roblox The Forge comes in three main classes. Each class affects your movement speed and protection differently. Think of classes like difficulty settings in other games.
Light Armor Overview
Light Armor pieces include the Light Helmet, Light Chestplate, and Light Leggings. This armor class gives you the fastest movement speed but the lowest health boost. You can move around enemies quickly and dodge attacks. Light Armor works great for players who like to stay mobile and avoid damage instead of taking hits.
Medium Armor Overview
Medium Armor pieces include the Medium Helmet, Medium Chestplate, and Medium Leggings. This balanced option gives decent protection without slowing you down too much. Medium Armor also has two special variants: Samurai and Vikings. These variants offer better stats than regular Medium pieces.
Heavy Armor Overview
Heavy Armor pieces include the Knight Helmet, Knight Chestplate, and Knight Leggings. This class gives the highest health boost and best protection but slows your movement speed the most. Heavy Armor also has two special variants: Dark Knight and Wolf. These provide even stronger defense for players who like to tank damage.
Complete List of All The Forge Armors
This table shows every armor piece in the game, their health boost, crafting probability, base selling price, and optimal ores needed. Use this as your quick reference guide.
Light Armor Set Details
| Armor Piece | Health Boost | Chance | Base Selling Price | Optimal Ores (Probability) |
| Light Helmet | 3.75% | 1/1 | 65 gold | 3 ores (100% probability) |
| Light Chestplate | 5% | 1/1 | 225 gold | 8 ores (67% probability) |
| Light Leggings | 4.375% | 1/1 | 112.5 gold | 10 ores (53% probability) |
Medium Armor Set Details (Including Samurai and Vikings)
| Armor Piece | Health Boost | Chance | Base Selling Price | Optimal Ores (Probability) |
| Medium Helmet | 6.25% | 1/1 | 335 gold | 13 ores (60% probability) |
| Medium Chestplate | 8.75% | 1/1 | 850 gold | 17 ores (57% probability) |
| Medium Leggings | 7.5% | 1/1 | 485 gold | 21 ores (63% probability) |
| Samurai Helmet | 8% | 1/2 | 335 gold | 13 ores (60% probability) |
| Samurai Chestplate | 12.75% | 1/2 | 850 gold | 17 ores (57% probability) |
| Samurai Leggings | 9% | 1/2 | 485 gold | 21 ores (63% probability) |
| Vikings Helmet | 10% | 1/4 | 335 gold | 13 ores (60% probability) |
| Vikings Chestplate | 15% | 1/4 | 850 gold | 17 ores (57% probability) |
| Vikings Leggings | 11% | 1/4 | 485 gold | 21 ores (63% probability) |
Heavy Armor Set Details (Including Dark Knight and Wolf)
| Armor Piece | Health Boost | Chance | Base Selling Price | Optimal Ores (Probability) |
| Knight Helmet | 12.5% | 1/1 | 1020 gold | 26 ores (51% probability) |
| Knight Chestplate | 16.25% | 1/1 | 1355 gold | 70 ores (88% probability) |
| Knight Leggings | 13.75% | 1/1 | 1200 gold | 31 ores (46% probability) |
| Dark Knight Helmet | 18.75% | 1/2 | 1020 gold | 26 ores (51% probability) |
| Dark Knight Chestplate | 25% | 1/2 | 1355 gold | 70 ores (88% probability) |
| Dark Knight Leggings | 21.875% | 1/2 | 1200 gold | 31 ores (46% probability) |
| Wolf Helmet | 25% | 1/4 | 1020 gold | 26 ores (51% probability) |
| Wolf Chestplate | 35% | 1/4 | 1355 gold | 70 ores (88% probability) |
| Wolf Leggings | 28% | 1/4 | 1200 gold | 31 ores (46% probability) |
How to Craft Armors in The Forge?
Armor crafting involves five mini-games. Each mini-game tests a different skill. Follow these steps every time you craft.
Where to Find Forging Stations?
You can use forging stations on both starting islands. However, the Forgotten Kingdom station becomes available at level 10 and offers better crafting options. Walk up to any station and press the “E” button on your keyboard to open the crafting menu. The Forgotten Kingdom location gives you access to advanced features and better ore processing.
What Are the Mini-Games and How to Master Them?
The crafting process includes five mini-games. Here is what each one does:
Smelting mini-game: Fill the green bar on the right side of your screen. Click the pump and drag your mouse up and down. Keep pumping until the bar is completely green.
Pouring mini-game: Fill the white progress bar at the bottom. A yellow box with a needle appears on the right. Click and hold your right mouse button. Keep the needle inside the yellow box to fill the bar with white.
Molding mini-game: Click on your screen a specific number of times. Each click reveals more of the armor’s shape. Keep clicking until the full shape appears.
Shaping mini-game: This is the most important mini-game. You will see a small circle inside a big circle. The big circle shrinks over time. Click inside the small circle when both circles overlap perfectly. This mini-game repeats based on your armor class and piece type.
Accepting: After all mini-games, a dialog box appears. Click the green Accept button to add your new armor to your inventory.
How to Get Perfect Results Every Time?
The shaping mini-game gives four possible results: Bad, Good, Ok, and Perfect. Perfect gives you the best stats and highest rarity. To get Perfect timing, watch the big circle carefully. Click exactly when it overlaps the small circle completely. The overlap only lasts a split second, so practice makes perfect. Using pickaxes with high luck boost can also improve your overall crafting results.
Which Are the Best Armors to Craft?
The best armor depends on how you like to play. Do you prefer speed or defense? Here is a simple breakdown.
Best Armor for Speed and Agility
Choose Light Armor if you want to move fast. The Light Helmet, Light Chestplate, and Light Leggings give you the fastest movement speed in the game. You can dodge enemy attacks and explore quickly. The Light Armor set works great for beginners who need to escape dangerous situations.
Best Armor for Balanced Defense
Pick Samurai Medium Armor for a balanced approach. The Samurai Chestplate gives 12.75% health boost while keeping you relatively fast. This armor set lets you take some hits without slowing down too much. Samurai armor costs the same as regular Medium armor but gives better stats, making it a smart upgrade.
Best Armor for Maximum Protection
Use Wolf Heavy Armor for the best defense. The Wolf Chestplate gives an amazing 35% health boost. That is the highest in the game. Yes, you will move slower, but you can survive much longer in fights. The Wolf armor set is perfect for players who like to stand their ground and tank damage. The Dark Knight set is also excellent, giving 25% health boost from the chestplate.
Pro Tips for Crafting the Best Armors
These expert tips help you craft better armor faster and save resources.
Combine only higher rarity ores. Using rare ores like Obsidian, Uranium, Mythril, Eye Ore, Lightite, and Darkryte gives your armor better stats and a higher base selling price. The game calculates your armor’s quality based on the average ore rarity you use.
Add ore traits for bonus passives. Some ores have special traits that give your armor extra abilities. For example, Uranium might add radiation damage to nearby enemies. Always check your ore’s description before crafting.
Use the best pickaxes with high mining power and luck boost. Better pickaxes let you mine rare ores faster. The luck boost increases your chance of finding rare ores in the first place. This saves you hours of grinding.
Practice the shaping mini-game in low-cost crafts. Before crafting expensive Wolf armor, practice on cheap Light Helmets. Light Helmets only need 3 ores and have 100% crafting probability. Use these cheap crafts to master your Perfect timing.
Mix armor pieces for custom builds. You do not have to wear a full matching set. Try wearing Wolf Chestplate for defense with Light Leggings for speed. Experiment to find what works for your playstyle.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Crafting Armors
New players often waste time and resources by making these errors.
Mistake 1: Using low-quality ores for expensive armor. Never use common ores to craft Dark Knight or Wolf armor. The result will be weak armor that sells for very little gold. Always save your best ores for the best armor.
Mistake 2: Ignoring the shaping mini-game. Clicking randomly in the shaping mini-game gives Bad or Ok results. This wastes your expensive ores on mediocre armor. Always focus and aim for Perfect timing.
Mistake 3: Crafting full Heavy Armor too early. Wolf armor slows you down significantly. If you are still learning the game, this can make combat harder. Start with Medium or Light armor until you master the combat system.
Mistake 4: Forgetting to check armor class bonuses. Each armor piece gives a health boost percentage. The Wolf Chestplate gives 35% boost, while the Light Chestplate only gives 5%. Always check the stats before you craft.
Mistake 5: Not using the Forgotten Kingdom station. The starting island stations work fine, but the Forgotten Kingdom station unlocks at level 10 and processes ores more efficiently. Always use this advanced station once you unlock it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best armor set in The Forge?
The Wolf Heavy Armor set is statistically the best, giving 35% health boost from the Wolf Chestplate alone. However, the best set depends on your playstyle. For speed, choose Light Armor. For balance, pick Samurai Medium Armor. For maximum defense, use Wolf Heavy Armor. Remember that Heavy Armor slows your movement speed significantly.
How do I unlock the Forgotten Kingdom forging station?
You unlock the Forgotten Kingdom forging station by reaching level 10 in The Forge. Once you hit level 10, a portal appears that takes you to this advanced island. The Forgotten Kingdom station offers better ore processing and is the only place to craft certain high-tier items. You should grind lower-level quests and mining until you reach this important milestone.
What ores give the best crafting probability?
The number of ores affects your crafting probability, not the ore type. For example, using 70 ores gives you an 88% probability for Knight Chestplate, regardless of ore rarity. However, higher rarity ores like Mythril and Darkryte give better final stats. The optimal strategy is using the recommended ore quantity with the highest rarity ores you own.
How does the shaping mini-game work?
The shaping mini-game shows a small circle inside a shrinking big circle. You must click inside the small circle when both circles overlap perfectly. This gives you a Perfect result. Clicking too early or too late gives Bad, Good, or Ok results. Perfect results give your armor the best possible stats and rarity. The mini-game repeats 1-4 times based on your armor piece.
Can I mix different armor classes?
Yes, you can mix armor classes freely. You might wear a Wolf Chestplate for 35% health boost, Samurai Leggings for decent speed, and a Light Helmet to stay fast. Mixing lets you customize your stats. Many top players mix Heavy chest pieces with Medium leg pieces for the perfect balance of defense and mobility. Experiment to find your ideal combination.
What are ore traits and how do they work?
Ore traits are special abilities that certain ores pass to your armor. Ores like Obsidian, Uranium, Mythril, Eye Ore, Lightite, and Darkryte have unique traits. For example, Obsidian might make your armor more durable, while Uranium could add damage reflection. Check each ore’s description before crafting. Using traited ores can give your armor powerful passive abilities that help in combat.
How do I increase my mining power for better ores?
Buy better pickaxes from the shop to increase your mining power stat. Pickaxes with higher mining power let you break tougher rocks and find rarer ores faster. Also look for pickaxes with luck boost, which increases your chance of rare ore drops. Some pickaxes are available through quests or special events. Always upgrade your pickaxe as soon as you can afford it.
Conclusion
You now know every armor in The Forge, how to craft them, and which ones work best for your playstyle. Remember that Wolf Heavy Armor gives the most protection, Samurai Medium Armor offers the best balance, and Light Armor keeps you fastest. Master the shaping mini-game for Perfect results, use high rarity ores like Uranium and Mythril, and practice on cheap crafts before making expensive armor.
The key to success is matching your armor to your strategy. Tank players should invest in Dark Knight or Wolf sets. Speed demons should stick with Light pieces. Most players will enjoy the Samurai Medium set as a great middle ground.
Ready to craft your perfect armor? Head to the Forgotten Kingdom station and start forging today. Share this guide with your friends so they can gear up too. Check back monthly for updates as The Forge adds new content. Happy crafting!
