Struggling to craft powerful weapons in The Forge that actually make a difference in battle? Many players waste rare ores on weak weapons because they don’t know the best recipes. This guide reveals the most effective weapon recipes for every game stage, from early to late game. We’ll cover the basics of weapon crafting, the best materials to use, specific recipes for each weapon type, and answer common questions.
Key Takeaways
- Weapon crafting in The Forge requires combining specific ores to create powerful weapons
- Different weapon types (Dagger, Straight Sword, Katana, Gauntlet, Great Sword, Great Axe, Colossal Sword) require different amounts of ore
- Rare ores like Darkryte, Magmaite, and Demonite provide the best multipliers and traits
- Early game: Focus on Rivalite and Ruby combinations for decent stats
- Mid game: Magmaite and Fireite combinations offer explosive damage
- Late game: Darkryte and Demonite recipes create the most powerful weapons
- Ore traits activate when you use at least 10% of that ore in your recipe (30% for optimal effect)
Understanding Weapon Crafting in The Forge
Weapon crafting in The Forge is the heart of the game. To craft a weapon, you need to find the forge in Stonewake’s Cross, located between the potion seller and runemaker. Click the crucible and select “Weapon” to begin crafting. You’ll need to add at least three ores to start, and then play a mini-game to shape your weapon.
The number of ores you add determines what type of weapon you can craft. More ores create larger weapons with higher damage but slower attack speed. For example, using just 3 ores will only let you craft Daggers, while using 21+ ores gives you a chance to craft powerful Colossal Swords.
Each ore has a multiplier that affects your weapon’s base stats. Higher rarity ores have better multipliers. When you mix different ores, the game averages their multipliers. So if you use some ores with a 2x multiplier and others with a 4x multiplier, your final weapon will have a 3x multiplier.
Some ores also have special traits that give your weapons unique abilities. These traits only activate if that ore makes up at least 10% of your total recipe. For the best effect, you want that ore to be about 30% of your recipe.
The Best Materials for Weapon Crafting?
Not all ores are created equal in The Forge. Some are much better for weapon crafting than others. Here are the most important ores you should be looking for:
| Ore | Rarity | Multiplier | Trait |
| Rivalite | Epic | 3.33x | +20% critical strike chance on weapons |
| Eye Ore | Legendary | 4x | -10% health, +15% damage boost on weapons |
| Fireite | Legendary | 4.5x | 20% burn damage for 2 seconds with 30% chance on-hit |
| Magmaite | Legendary | 5x | 50% AOE explosion damage with 35% chance on-hit |
| Darkryte | Mythical | 6.3x | Shadow dodge trait (15% chance to dodge attacks) |
| Demonite | Mythical | 5.5x | 20% burn damage with 15% chance & Demon’s Backfire |
You can find these rare ores in specific locations. Rivalite drops from Basalt Veins and Volcanic Rocks on Forgotten Island. Eye Ore, Fireite, and Magmaite come from Volcanic Rock nodes. The rarest ores, Darkryte and Demonite, have very low drop rates from Volcanic Rock but offer the best stats for late-game weapons.
What Are the Best Early Game Weapon Recipes?
When you’re just starting in The Forge, you won’t have access to the rarest ores. But you can still craft powerful weapons with more common materials. Here’s the best early game recipe:
Best Straight Sword Recipe
- Crafting Recipe:
- 3x Rivalite
- 3x Ruby
- Stats: Base Damage: 61.23 DMG | 20.00% Crit Chance on Weapons
This recipe gives you a solid weapon for the early game with good damage and a nice critical hit chance. Rivalite provides the critical hit chance trait, while Ruby adds decent damage. This weapon will serve you well until you can access better materials.
For an even simpler start, try crafting a basic Dagger with just 3x Rivalite. While it won’t have the highest damage, the 20% crit chance will help you deal with enemies more effectively.
To farm these early game materials, focus on mining Basalt Veins and regular rocks. You can also defeat monsters that drop these ores. As you progress, you’ll unlock access to better mining areas with rarer ores.
What Are the Best Mid Game Weapon Recipes?
Once you’ve progressed further in The Forge and can access better materials, you’ll want to craft more powerful weapons. Here are two excellent mid-game recipes:
Best Gauntlet Recipe
- Crafting Recipe:
- 3x Magmaite
- 3x Fireite
- 2x Rivalite
- 1x Eye Ore
- Stats: Base Damage: 83.54 DMG | 50.00% AOE Explosion on Weapons with 35.00% chance | 20.00% Burn Damage on Weapons with 30.00% chance | 13.00% Crit Chance on Weapons
This Gauntlet recipe combines the explosive power of Magmaite with the burning damage of Fireite. The Rivalite adds critical hit chance, while the Eye Ore boosts your overall damage. With both AOE explosions and burn damage, you’ll be dealing damage to multiple enemies at once.
Best Magmaite Katana Recipe
- Crafting Recipe:
- 5x Magmaite
- 3x Eye Ore
- 3x Fireite
- 2x Darkryte
- Stats: Base Damage: 86.69 DMG | 13.77% Burn Damage on Weapons with 20.65% chance | 10.33% Weapon Damage, -6.88% Health | 50.00% AOE Explosion on Weapons with 35.00%
Katanas are among the best weapons in The Forge due to their balanced attack speed and damage. This recipe maximizes that balance with explosive damage from Magmaite and burning damage from Fireite. The Darkryte adds even more damage at the cost of a small health reduction.
To farm these mid-game materials, you’ll need to mine Volcanic Rock nodes. These are more dangerous areas, so make sure you have decent armor before venturing there. Using luck potions can increase your chances of finding these rare ores.
What Are the Best Late Game Weapon Recipes?
For the endgame content in The Forge, you’ll want the most powerful weapons possible. These recipes use the rarest materials but create devastating weapons:
Best Colossal Sword Recipe
- Crafting Recipe:
- 16x Magmaite
- 14x Fireite
- 10x Eye Ore
- Stats: Base Damage: 219.60 DMG | 50.00% AOE Explosion on Weapons with 35.00% chance | 20.00% Burn Damage on Weapons with 30.00% chance | 11.63% Weapon Damage, -7.75%
This Colossal Sword recipe creates the ultimate weapon for clearing waves of enemies. With massive base damage and both AOE explosion and burn damage, you’ll be destroying everything in your path. The high cost in rare materials is worth it for the incredible power you get.
If you prefer a different playstyle, you could also craft a Great Axe with similar materials. Great Axes have slightly less damage than Colossal Swords but attack faster, giving you better DPS against single targets.
Acquiring these late-game materials requires dedication. You’ll need to farm Volcanic Rock nodes extensively, preferably with luck boosts and a high-level pickaxe. Joining a group can make farming more efficient, as you can take turns mining and fighting monsters.
How to Optimize Your Weapon Crafting?
To get the most out of your weapon crafting in The Forge, you need to understand how to optimize your ore combinations. When mixing different ores, the game averages their multipliers. For example, if you use 10 Magmaite ores (5x multiplier) and 10 Rivalite ores (3.33x multiplier), your final weapon will have a 4.165x multiplier.
For ore traits to activate, that ore needs to make up at least 10% of your total recipe. However, for the best effect, you want that ore to be about 30% of your recipe. So if you’re crafting with 10 total ores, you’d want 3 of them to be the ore with the trait you want.
Each weapon type has an optimal number of ores for the best crafting chances. Using the minimum amount will work, but you’ll have better results with the optimal amount. For example, while you can craft a Katana with just 9 ores, using 15 ores gives you a much better chance of getting a high-quality Katana.
A common mistake beginners make is using too many different types of ore in one recipe. This dilutes your traits and can result in a weapon with no special abilities. It’s better to focus on 2-3 types of ore that work well together.
Another mistake is not saving rare ores for the right weapon types. Don’t waste your Darkryte on a Dagger when it could make an incredible Colossal Sword. Save your best materials for the largest weapons where they’ll have the most impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I unlock better weapon recipes in The Forge?
You don’t unlock specific recipes in The Forge. Instead, the weapons you can craft depend on the ores you use and how many of them you add to the crucible. Using more ores gives you access to larger weapon types, while using rarer ores gives you better stats and traits. As you progress through the game and gain access to better mining areas, you’ll naturally be able to craft better weapons.
What’s the difference between weapon types in The Forge?
Each weapon type in The Forge has different characteristics. Daggers are fast but weak, while Colossal Swords are slow but powerful. Katanas offer a good balance of speed and damage. Gauntlets have short range but attack quickly. Great Swords and Great Axes are slower than Katanas but deal more damage. Your choice should depend on your playstyle – do you prefer fast attacks or powerful hits?
How many ores do I need for the best weapons?
The number of ores you need depends on the weapon type. Daggers require just 3 ores, while Colossal Swords need at least 21 ores. However, for the best results, you should use the optimal amount: 3 for Daggers, 8 for Straight Swords, 11 for Gauntlets, 15 for Katanas, 20 for Great Swords, 37 for Great Axes, and 46 for Colossal Swords. Using these optimal amounts gives you the best chance of crafting high-quality weapons.
Can I craft weapons without rare ores?
Yes, you can craft weapons using common ores, but they won’t be as powerful. Common ores have lower multipliers and fewer traits. However, in the early game, you can still craft decent weapons using more common materials like Rivalite and Ruby. As you progress, you’ll want to transition to using rarer ores for significantly better weapons.
How do I get more Darkryte and Demonite?
Darkryte and Demonite are the rarest ores in The Forge, with drop rates of 1/5555 and 1/3666 respectively from Volcanic Rock nodes. To increase your chances of finding them, use luck potions, mine with a high-level pickaxe, and focus on mining Volcanic Rock nodes. Joining a group can also help, as you can cover more mining area together. Some players also report better drop rates during certain in-game events.
What’s the best weapon type for beginners?
For beginners, Straight Swords are often the best choice. They offer a good balance of damage and speed, and they don’t require too many ores to craft effectively. The best early-game Straight Sword recipe uses just 3x Rivalite and 3x Ruby, giving you decent damage and a nice critical hit chance. As you get more comfortable with the game, you can experiment with other weapon types to find what suits your playstyle best.
How do weapon traits work in The Forge?
Weapon traits are special abilities that activate when you craft weapons using certain ores. For a trait to activate, that ore needs to make up at least 10% of your total recipe. However, for the best effect, you want that ore to be about 30% of your recipe. Each ore has its own unique trait – for example, Magmaite gives a 50% chance for AOE explosion damage, while Rivalite adds 20% critical hit chance. You can combine multiple traits in one weapon by using different ores with traits.
Crafting powerful weapons in The Forge is all about understanding the materials and how they work together. With the recipes and tips in this guide, you’ll be able to create devastating weapons for every stage of the game. Remember to save your rarest materials for the largest weapons, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different combinations to find what works best for your playstyle.
For more The Forge guides, check out our articles on The Forge Totems List & Effects, The Forge Roblox Monster Drop List & Loot Rates, and The Forge Pickaxe Progression. Happy forging!
