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Is The Forge Pay-to-Win? Ultimate P2W Speedrun & Crafting Guide

Video Introduction

This guide breaks down an extreme "Pay-to-Win" experiment in The Forge on Roblox. It demonstrates how a brand new Level 1 account can bypass hours of grinding by purchasing every Gamepass and Essentials Pack available. This tutorial is designed for players who are willing to spend Robux to speedrun progression, or for F2P players curious about the exact benefits of premium features like the "Better Forge" and specific Race perks.

Core Takeaways

Based on the video's speedrun, here are the critical advantages of going premium: * Gamepasses are Overpowered: The "Better Forge" pass virtually guarantees "Masterwork" (100% quality) items even if you fail the mini-game, and "Supporter" adds a flat 15% luck boost. * Race Strategy: Angel (0.5% chance) is best for mining due to a massive +30% Luck boost. Demon (0.5% chance) is superior for combat with increased attack speed and fire damage. * Skip the Grind: You can buy cash with Robux to skip the early wooden/stone tools and immediately buy Tier 3 or Tier 4 pickaxes (like the Platinum or Magma Pickaxe). * Totem Stacking: Using Luck Totems and Mining Totems simultaneously significantly increases the drop rate of rare ores like Eye Ores and Lightite. * Crafting RNG: Even with high-tier ores, the Forge outcome is percentage-based. You might aim for Leggings but roll a Chestplate, so stockpile extra materials.

Step-by-Step P2W Speedrun

If you want to replicate this "credit card speedrun," follow these steps:

Step 1: The Setup

Purchase the Gamepasses first. The most critical ones shown in the video are: * Better Forge: Increases forge quality (essential for high-stat gear). * Fast Forge: Speeds up the crafting animation. * Double Storage: Necessary for longer mining trips. * Essentials Pack: Gives immediate potions and cash.

Step 2: Reroll for Godly Races

Use your spins immediately. Do not settle for common races. * Goal: Aim for Angel or Demon. The video took about 40 spins to hit Angel. * Strategy: Use Angel when you are mining to maximize rare ore drops. Switch to Demon (if you have the spins/robux to reroll) when you are ready to clear dungeons or fight bosses.

Step 3: Island 1 Speedrun

  1. Skip the Stone/Copper grind. Use Robux to buy enough in-game gold to purchase the Platinum Pickaxe ($5,000) immediately.
  2. Mine the required 6 pebbles to finish the tutorial.
  3. Because you have a high-tier pickaxe, you will one-shot every basic rock.
  4. Farm rocks for about 10 minutes until you hit Level 10 to unlock the "Forgotten Kingdom" (World 2).

Step 4: World 2 Domination

  1. Upon entering World 2, buy the Magma Pickaxe (approx. $150,000 gold). You will likely need to buy a Cash Pack with Robux to afford this instantly.
  2. Head deep into the cave (past the danger sign) to the Volcanic/Basalt area.
  3. Pop a Luck Totem and a Mining Totem.
  4. Farm the Basalt Veins. With the Angel race and Totems, you will quickly stockpile high-tier ores like Mythril, Eye Ore, and Rivalite.

Combat & Crafting Strategy

Based on the crafting results in the video, here are winning recipes for high-stat gear:

  • The "Tachi" Katana (Legendary Weapon):
    • Ingredients: Emerald + Fireite + Eye Ore.
    • Result: A "Masterwork" Tachi dealing over 62 damage per hit.
  • Dark Knight Armor (Endgame Gear):
    • Ingredients: Rivalite + Ruby + Eye Ore + Uranium.
    • Result: This combination produced a "Dark Knight Helmet" with 115 Defense and "Dark Knight Chestplate" with 166 Defense.
  • The "Ironhand" (Mid-game):
    • Ingredients: Uranium + Lapis Lazuli + Cuprite.
    • Result: A Masterwork Gauntlet dealing ~28 damage.

Practical Tips for P2W Players

  • The "Better Forge" Safety Net: If you buy the "Better Forge" gamepass, you don't need to stress about hitting the circles perfectly in the forging mini-game. The video shows that even missing circles completely can still result in "Masterwork" quality items.
  • Inventory Management: Even with Double Storage, your inventory will fill up fast in the Basalt area. You cannot AFK overnight without an auto-clicker or script to sell items, as your storage will cap out in about 5-10 minutes of efficient mining.
  • Sell to Clear Space: Since you are buying gold with Robux, you don't need to optimize selling prices. Sell your raw materials periodically to make space for rare drops like Lightite or Eye Ores.

FAQ

Q: Is the "Human" race viable? A: No. The video explicitly states Human is the worst race. You should reroll immediately. Even a common roll like "Golem" (1.25%) is better, but Angel/Demon are the meta targets.

Q: Can I get the Samurai Chestplate easily? A: It is luck-based. The video shows crafting a "Samurai Chestplate" using Diamond, Cuprite, and Emerald, but this was an accidental result when trying to craft Leggings. The stats are excellent, but the specific outcome is RNG.

Q: Do I need to fight the skeletons in World 2? A: With the P2W gear (Tachi + Dark Knight Armor), you take 0 damage from early skeletons and one-shot them. However, they can be annoying while mining. It's better to find a safe corner in the Basalt area to mine uninterrupted.

Warnings & Limitations

  • AFK Limitations: The video highlights that you cannot truly AFK farm overnight just by holding down the mouse button. Your inventory will fill up, preventing you from picking up new rare ores. You need to be active enough to sell or trash items.
  • RNG Crafting: Even with the best ores (Uranium, Mythril, etc.), you might not get the specific armor piece you want. The creator attempted to craft Heavy Leggings multiple times but kept getting Chestplates and Helmets. Be prepared to waste materials.
  • Cost: This strategy is expensive. It requires thousands of Robux for the gamepasses, race rerolls, and cash packs.