The Winter Update has arrived in The Forge, and Santa has sailed into Frostspire Expanse with exclusive loot you cannot get anywhere else. But here is the problem, you only have a few weeks to grab everything before the shop sails away forever. This complete guide shows you exactly how to earn XMas Tickets fast, which items give you the best value, and how to avoid wasting time on bad deals. We cover Santa NPC location, daily quest strategies, priority buying order, and pro tips to maximize your holiday rewards.
Key Takeaways
- Access Santa’s Christmas Shop at level 70+ in Frostspire Expanse docks
- Earn 420 to 650+ XMas Tickets daily from three quest types
- Christmas Pickaxe (3,600 tickets) is the must-buy item for +72% Luck Boost
- Quests reset 24 hours AFTER you finish them, not at midnight
- Event runs approximately 3-4 weeks (check the in-game timer daily)
- Limited stock items are gone forever once you buy them out
What Is The Forge Christmas Store and How Does It Work?
The Forge Christmas Store is a limited-time holiday event in the Roblox game The Forge. Santa NPC arrives at Frostspire Expanse Island with a special shop that accepts XMas Tickets instead of regular gold or Robux. This Winter Expansion event gives players a chance to earn exclusive items like the Christmas Pickaxe, special totems, and unique weapon blueprints. The Christmas Shop only appears during the holiday season. Once the event ends, these items become unobtainable. You must complete Holiday Tasks to earn tickets. These daily quests involve mining special ice rocks, killing holiday-themed enemies, and forging basic gear. The store operates on a stock limit system. When you buy out an item’s stock, you cannot purchase more. This creates important decisions about how to spend your limited tickets.
How to Unlock the Christmas Store and Find Santa NPC?
You need to reach level 70 before you can access the Christmas Shop. This mid-game requirement ensures only experienced players can participate. Once you hit level 70, travel to Frostspire Expanse which is World 3 in The Forge. When you teleport to the main spawn point, walk straight toward the docks. Santa sits on a decorated festive boat near the water. The boat has bright Christmas lights and presents piled on deck. You cannot miss it. If you are below level 70, focus on grinding levels at Golden Coast island or the Spider Cave. Use XP Totems if you have them to speed up leveling. Some players use The Forge codes to get free boosts that help reach level 70 faster. The Portal Tool can help you travel quickly between islands once unlocked.
What If You Are Not Level 70 Yet?
Do not worry. You still have time to grind levels before the event ends. Farm enemies at Spider Cave or complete delivery quests for fast XP. Use any XP Totems you own for a 25% boost. Check for active The Forge codes that give XP multipliers. Join a private server to avoid kill competition. Focus on combat skills because fighting enemies gives more XP than mining at lower levels. The event usually lasts 3-4 weeks, so you have plenty of time to reach level 70 if you play daily.
How to Get XMas Tickets Fast in The Forge?
You earn XMas Tickets by completing three daily quests from Santa. These Holiday Tasks reset every 24 hours after you finish them. This timer is different from most games that reset at midnight. You get approximately 420 tickets on Day 1, and rewards scale up to 650+ tickets by Day 4. There are three quest types: Mine Rocks, Kill Enemies, and Forge Items.
Mining Quests: Breaking Ice
Day 1: Mine 50 Icy Pebbles (140 tickets)
Day 2: Mine 10 Icy Pebbles + 50 Ice Rocks (145 tickets)
Day 3: Mine 10 Icy Rock + 30 Icy Boulder (170 tickets)
Day 4: Mine 50 Small Ice Crystal + 10 Medium Ice Crystal (195 tickets)
Pro Tip: Use an Arcane Pickaxe or better for Day 1. For Day 4, you need a Frost Pickaxe minimum, but Void or Prismatic pickaxes work best. Farm in the Spider Cave area before the Prismarine Spider nest to avoid enemy attacks while mining.
Combat Quests: Holiday Hunting
Day 1: Kill 25 Crystal Spiders + 5 Diamond Spiders (160 tickets)
Day 2: Kill 25 Diamond Spiders + 3 Prismarine Spiders (210 tickets)
Day 3: Kill 30 Common Orcs + 5 Elite Orcs (260 tickets)
Day 4: Kill 25 Elite Orcs + 5 Crystal Golems (310 tickets)
Warning: Crystal Spiders are easy, but Diamond Spiders can stun you. Keep your distance. For Day 2, do not die while fighting Prismarine Spiders. A bug may prevent the kill from counting if you return after dying. Heal completely before fighting them. Day 3 and 4 quests take place in Peak Caves. Use high-DPS races like Demon or Dragonborn. Weapons with Burn traits help against Orcs.
Forging Quests: Easy Wins
Days 1-4: Forge 3 Weapons + 3 Armor Pieces (120-140 tickets)
Speedrun Strategy: The requirements never change. Craft basic Stone or Copper Daggers and Helmets. Do not waste rare ores on this quest. It is the easiest way to earn tickets daily.
Complete List of Christmas Shop Items and Prices
Here is every item you can buy, its cost, stock limit, and our priority rating.
TableCopy
| Item Name | Cost | Stock | Stats / Effect | Priority |
| Christmas Pickaxe | 3,600 | Limited | 550 Mine Power / +72% Luck Boost | MUST BUY |
| Candy Cane Pickaxe | 800 | Limited | 280 Mine Power / +65% Luck Boost | High Value |
| Hell Slayer | 200 | Limited | Blueprint (Sword) | Buy It |
| Candy Cane | 1,200 | Limited | Blueprint (Sword) | Skip It |
| Luck Totem | 150 | 3 | +25 Luck Boost | High Priority |
| Miner Totem | 100 | 3 | +20% Speed / +15% Damage | Good |
| Warrior Totem | 50 | 3 | +15% Phys Damage / +20% Speed | Good |
| Vitality Totem | 50 | 3 | Regen 1% HP/sec | Okay |
| XP Totem | 50 | 3 | +25% XP | Skip if Max Level |
| Race Reroll | 650 | 5 | Reroll Your Race | Contextual |
| Christmas Potion | 50 | 10 | Speed/Damage/Luck Boost (15 min) | Filler |
What Are the Best Items to Buy First?
You will not have enough tickets to buy everything unless you grind perfectly every day. Here is the smart spending order based on your game stage.
The Meta Gamer Path (End-Game Focus)
- Christmas Pickaxe (3,600 tickets): This is the crown jewel. +72% Luck is massive for hunting rare drops like Iceite or Mosasaursit. Save all tickets for this first.
- Luck Totems (450 total): Luck is the most valuable stat in The Forge.
- Hell Slayer Blueprint (200): Very cheap for a limited item.
The Progression Path (Mid-Game Players)
- Candy Cane Pickaxe (800): If you cannot reach 3,600 tickets, get this. It is a solid bridge to end-game pickaxes.
- Miner Totems (300 total): Speeds up your grind significantly.
- Race Reroll (650): If you are not a Goblin yet, buy this. Goblin discount saves millions of gold on high-tier pickaxes.
What to Avoid
Candy Cane (1,200 tickets): Too expensive for a weapon that gets outclassed by Ore-Trait weapons like Iceite swords.
Christmas Potions: Do not spend tickets on temporary buffs until you own all permanent limited items.
How Long Does the Winter Expansion Event Last?
The Forge Winter Expansion typically runs for 3 to 4 weeks during December and early January. The exact event duration appears in-game on the holiday timer. Check this daily so you do not miss the deadline. Event end date usually falls around mid-January. Once the timer hits zero, Santa’s boat leaves Frostspire Expanse and all limited-time items become unobtainable. Some items may return next year, but you should not count on it. Treat everything as a one-time opportunity. This is why the Christmas Pickaxe is so valuable, it might never return.
Can You Restock Christmas Store Items After Buying Them?
No. Once you buy out an item’s stock, it is gone forever. This applies to all totems, blueprints, and limited pickaxes. The stock limit is clearly shown in the shop interface. For example, Luck Totems have a stock of 3. After you buy all three, you cannot purchase more. This system forces smart decisions. You must choose between buying multiple totems or saving for the expensive Christmas Pickaxe. Plan your ticket spending before you start buying. Calculate how many days of quests you need for each item. This prevents wasted effort.
Pro Tips for Maximizing Your Christmas Event Rewards
Use a Private Server: Spawn rates for Crystal Spiders and Elite Orcs are better when you are alone. No competition means faster quest completion.
Time Your Quests: Complete your three daily quests at the same time each day. This keeps your 24-hour reset cycle consistent and prevents accidental missed days.
AFK Farm Strategy: For Vitality Totem regen, stand in a safe spot near ore spawns. The 1% HP/sec regen keeps you alive while you mine Icy Pebbles automatically.
Rejoin for Bugs: If enemies are not spawning on Day 3 or Day 4, leave the server and rejoin. This refreshes the instance and fixes spawn rate bugs.
Save The Forge Codes: Use any active codes for XP boosts or luck bonuses. These help you complete quests faster and reach level 70 if needed.
Portal Tool Access: Unlock the Portal Tool to teleport between mining spots and the Santa NPC quickly. This saves travel time and boosts hourly ticket rates.
Common Mistakes to Avoid During the Event
Mistake 1: Buying Christmas Potions before permanent items. These Potions are filler. They waste tickets you need for the Christmas Pickaxe.
Mistake 2: Using rare ores for forging quests. Always use cheap Stone or Copper for the Forge Items quest.
Mistake 3: Forgetting the 24-hour reset timer. Set a phone alarm to complete quests at the same time daily.
Mistake 4: Dying during Prismarine Spider fights. This bugs the kill counter. Heal fully before engaging.
Mistake 5: Ignoring the event timer. Do not assume you have unlimited time. The event end date is firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I restock items after buying them?
No. Once you purchase an item’s entire stock, it is gone forever. The Santa NPC will not restock any items during the event. This includes all totems, blueprints, and limited pickaxes. Plan your purchases carefully before spending tickets. Some players regret buying too many totems and missing the Christmas Pickaxe. Check your ticket math first.
Should I get the Christmas Pickaxe or Void Pickaxe?
Get both. The Christmas Pickaxe has superior Luck Boost (72%) which makes it better for farming rare drops like Iceite and Mosasaursit. The Void Pickaxe and Prismatic Pickaxe have higher Mine Power for raw mining speed. Use the Christmas Pickaxe when hunting rare ores. Use Void Pickaxe for general mining and completing rock-based quests. They serve different purposes and both are end-game tools.
What happens if I miss a day of quests?
Missing one day significantly reduces your total tickets because rewards scale up each day. If you miss Day 4, you lose 650 potential tickets. This might prevent you from buying the Christmas Pickaxe. If you know you will miss a day, adjust your strategy. Buy the Candy Cane Pickaxe (800 tickets) instead of waiting for the Christmas Pickaxe. This ensures you get a limited pickaxe even with imperfect attendance.
Why aren’t the Orcs or Golems spawning?
This is a known bug on Day 3 and Day 4 combat quests. The Peak Caves instance sometimes fails to respawn Elite Orcs and Crystal Golems properly. The fix is simple: leave the server and rejoin. This refreshes the spawn rates. If that fails, switch to a less crowded private server. Avoid peak hours when many players farm the same area.
What level do I need to access the Christmas Shop?
You must reach level 70 to access the Santa NPC and his shop. This requirement is firm. There are no workarounds or exceptions. If you are below level 70, focus on grinding XP at Golden Coast island or Spider Cave. Use XP Totems and active The Forge codes to speed up leveling. Most dedicated players can reach level 70 in one week of regular play.
How long does the Winter Expansion event last?
The event typically runs for 3 to 4 weeks during December and early January. The exact event duration shows on the in-game holiday timer. Check this timer every time you log in. Do not rely on external websites for the event end date. The timer is the only official source. Past events ended around January 15th, but this can change yearly.
Can I buy XMas Tickets with Robux or Gold?
No. XMas Tickets are exclusively earned through Holiday Tasks. You cannot purchase them with Robux, Gold, or any other currency. This keeps the event fair for all players. The only way to get tickets faster is to optimize your quest completion speed. Use private servers, efficient routes, and the best pickaxes for each mining task. Some players try to trade for tickets, but trading is not supported.
Conclusion
The Forge Christmas Store event is a limited-time opportunity to get some of the best items in the game. Focus on earning XMas Tickets daily through mining, combat, and forging quests. Save your tickets for the Christmas Pickaxe first, then grab Luck Totems and the Hell Slayer blueprint. Avoid wasting tickets on temporary Potions or low-priority weapons. Set a daily alarm to complete quests at the same time and never miss a reset. Check your in-game timer to know the exact event end date. Start grinding today, and you will walk away with end-game gear that makes your friends jealous. Check out our other Roblox guides to stay ahead of every update.
