The Forge — Your first steps in The Forge
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OverviewThe Forge is a Roblox RPG where you mine ores, forge them into equipment, and fight enemies across multiple islands. This guide covers the core loop of mining, forging, and combat, plus tips for upgrading your gear and exploring new areas.
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Your first steps in The Forge
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When you first load in, head straight to the mining area and start collecting ores. Those ores go to the forge, where you turn them into your first piece of equipment. Once you have something forged, take on weaker enemies to get comfortable with combat before pushing further.
- Head to the mining area collect your first ores to use as forging material.
- Visit the forge combine your ores to create your first equipment and earn the Beginner Forger badge.
- Find a weak enemy fight it to get a feel for the controls before facing anything tougher.
- Collect runes from defeated enemies these are what you use to upgrade your gear.
- Open the menu with T check your items and plan your next move.
Mining and forging basics
Tips
The forge accepts over a thousand different ore combinations, and each one produces equipment with its own design and traits. There is no single correct combination, so try mixing different ore types to find something that suits how you like to play. The more you mine and forge, the stronger and more specialized your equipment becomes.
- Different ore types carry different traits, so the combination you choose shapes your equipment's performance.
- Mixing ore types can produce traits you would not get from using a single type alone.
- Forging repeatedly is how you progress — the milestones run from 10 forges all the way to 500.
- Mining is just as important as forging — you need a steady supply of ores to keep experimenting.
Combat controls at a glance
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Combat in The Forge relies on using the right control at the right moment. Blocking and dashing are just as important as attacking, so practice them together rather than focusing only on dealing damage. Enemies drop runes when defeated, which you then spend on upgrades.
| Q | Dash to close distance or escape quickly. |
| Shift | Sprint for faster general movement. |
| F | Block to absorb an incoming attack. |
| R or right-click in Shift-Lock | Heavy Attack for bigger damage. |
| CTRL | Toggle Shift-Lock, which enables the right-click heavy attack. |
| T | Open the menu to manage items mid-session. |
Upgrading with runes
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Runes drop from every enemy you defeat and are the main way to improve your equipment's stats.
- Check your rune count before heading into a harder area.
- If you are struggling against an enemy, confirm your gear is fully upgraded before changing tactics.
Exploring new islands
TipsOnce you are comfortable with the basics, new islands offer fresh ores and tougher enemies that push your build further. Each update adds more islands and content, so there is always a reason to come back. Exploring these areas is also how you find secrets tied to specific badges.
- Rarer ores found on new islands unlock combinations you cannot craft from starting materials.
- The Forgotten Kingdom and Arcane Pickaxe's cave are specific locations worth seeking out as you explore.
- Updates regularly add new islands, so check the community server for what has been added recently.
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Hidden content and secrets
Summary
A few badges hint at content that is easy to miss if you only focus on mining and fighting. These are worth hunting down once you have a solid build, as they point to unique locations and questlines in the game.
Playing a beta game
WarnThe Forge is still in development. The developers ask players to flag anything unusual in their community server.
Glossary
Glossary- Ore
- A material you collect by mining that serves as the raw ingredient for forging equipment.
- Forging
- The process of combining ores at the forge to create equipment with unique designs and traits.
- Rune
- A resource that drops from defeated enemies and is spent to upgrade your equipment.
- Build
- The combination of ores and equipment you choose, which defines your playstyle.
- Shift-Lock
- A mode toggled with CTRL that lets you use right-click as a heavy attack.
- Heavy Attack
- A high-damage strike performed with R, or with right-click while Shift-Lock is active.
- Dash
- A quick burst of movement triggered by Q, useful for dodging or closing in on an enemy.
Common questions
FAQHow do I get stronger equipment early on?
Mine as many ores as you can and experiment at the forge with different combinations. Defeating enemies to collect runes and then spending those runes on upgrades is the main way your gear improves over time.
Can I return to mine the same ores again?
Yes. The mining area contains multiple rocks and you can mine them repeatedly. Consistent mining is expected — the badge milestones go up to 25,000 rocks mined.
What is the point of exploring new islands?
New islands contain rarer ores that expand the combinations available to you at the forge. They also feature harder enemies.
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