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The Forge Roblox Guide: Fast Money, Arcane Pickaxe & Best Gear

Video Overview

This guide covers a comprehensive walkthrough for The Forge on Roblox, designed specifically for new and mid-game players looking to progress quickly. It details the most efficient methods for earning money, the optimal equipment progression path (Pickaxes and Weapons), and essential secrets like unlocking hidden caves. The tutorial takes you from your first spawn all the way to crafting end-game gear on Island 2.

Key Takeaways

  • The Profit Loop: Always craft your ores into Heavy Chestplates before selling. Selling raw ores yields significantly less money than selling finished armor.
  • Perfect Forging: Always aim for a "Perfect" score in the forging mini-game (align the circles). Higher quality items sell for more gold.
  • Pickaxe Progression: Skip intermediate upgrades. The optimal path is Iron $\to$ Gold $\to$ Cobalt $\to$ Mythril $\to$ Arcane.
  • Race Meta: If you cannot get the rare Angel or Demon races, aim for the Dwarf race. It provides a massive advantage with +15% mining speed and bonus damage to rocks.
  • AFK Farming: There is a specific spot in the Island 2 cave (Basalt Veins) where rocks regenerate quickly, making it ideal for AFK mining.

Step-by-Step Progression Guide

Step 1: The Beginning (Island 1)

  1. Tutorial: Upon spawning, speak to Sensei Moro. Complete his tutorial to receive your starting cash.
  2. First Purchase: Buy the Iron Pickaxe (Power 10, +5% Luck).
  3. The Quest Strategy: Pick up Nod's Quest (mining pebbles). Since you have to mine anyway, this provides passive XP and money.
  4. The "34 Rock" Method: Mine exactly 34 rocks (any type). Return to the forge and craft a Heavy Chestplate.
    • Note: Do not craft weapons or armor for yourself yet; the early gear is weak. Focus purely on crafting to sell.
    • Selling: Sell your crafted armor to the "Marbles" NPC (the weapon buyer), not the ore buyer. A Heavy Chestplate sells for ~$3,100, whereas the raw materials only sell for ~$1,350.

Step 2: Unlocking Island 2

  1. Grind for Gold: Repeat the Heavy Chestplate method until you can buy the Gold Pickaxe ($1,500).
  2. Level Up: Continue mining and forging until you reach Level 10 and save up $10,000.
  3. Teleport: Use the portal item in your inventory to travel to the Forgotten Kingdom (Island 2).

Step 3: Island 2 & The Mythril Rush

  1. Cobalt Pickaxe: Immediately purchase the Cobalt Pickaxe for $10,000 upon arriving at Island 2.
  2. Quest Stacking: Accept quests from Sensei Moro (Island 2 version), Barakulf, Captain Rowan, and the Masked Stranger. You will complete these passively while playing.
  3. Skip to Mythril: Do not buy the Titanium or Uranium pickaxes. Save your money ($67,000) to buy the Mythril Pickaxe directly. This allows you to mine higher-tier ores efficiently.

Step 4: Obtaining the Arcane Pickaxe (Best Value)

To get one of the best pickaxes in the game without spending $500k on the Demonic Pickaxe, follow these steps to unlock the Arcane Pickaxe ($125,000): 1. The Bard's Quest: Go back to Island 1 and talk to the Bard. He asks for his lost guitar. 2. Find the Guitar: Enter the Island 1 cave, take a left, and jump into the bush in the corner. Collect the guitar and return it to the Bard to receive a Secret Key. 3. Unlock the Gate: Enter the Island 1 cave again. Go right, follow the path to another right turn, and find the large gate. Use the key to open it. 4. Purchase: The Arcane Pickaxe vendor is inside this secret room.

Combat & End-Game Crafting

The Best Weapon Recipe

To craft the strongest end-game weapon, you need to farm the hidden Volcanic Room in Island 2 (located underneath the Basalt Veins). * Recipe: 4 Demonite + 2 Eye Ore + 2 Magmite. * Goal: Forge this into a Chaos Straight Sword if possible.

The "Dark Knight" Armor Set

When crafting end-game armor, always aim for the Dark Knight variant. If you craft a regular "Knight" piece, it is recommended to retry for the Dark Knight version as it is significantly better. * Chestplate Recipe: 14 Eye Ore, 12 Mythril, 13 Eye Ore. * Helmet Recipe: 9 Lightite, 8 Mythril, 9 Eye Ore. * Leggings Recipe: 11 Lightite, 9 Mythril, 10 Eye Ore.

Practical Tips & Tricks

  • The Graphics Hack: When hunting for rare drops like Demonite or Darkryte in the Volcanic Room, lower your graphics settings to 0. This removes the texture from the Volcanic Rocks, allowing you to see exactly what ore is inside before you mine it. If it's not the ore you want, wait 30 seconds for the rock to regenerate.
  • Reroll Codes: Join the official Forge Discord server to find codes. Use these codes in the settings menu to reroll your Race until you get Dwarf, Angel, or Demon.
  • Runes: To maximize efficiency, farm "Bomber" enemies in the Island 2 cave to get a Miner Shard. Look for a "Luck Miner Shard" with over 10% luck boost to attach to your pickaxe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Should I sell my ores to the merchant or craft them? A: Never sell raw ores. Always craft them into Heavy Chestplates first. This takes about a minute of work but nearly doubles your profit.

Q: Where is the best place to AFK mine? A: In the Island 2 cave, go under the "Danger" sign and take the first right. You will find two Basalt Veins. These regenerate very quickly, making them the best spot to leave your character mining.

Q: Is the Demonic Pickaxe worth it? A: Generally, no. It costs $500,000 and is extremely difficult to obtain. The Arcane Pickaxe ($125,000) is almost as good and much easier to get, making it the smarter choice for most players.

Q: What if I can't find Volcanic Rocks? A: In the secret lava room, if you don't see Volcanic Rocks, mine the normal rocks. Volcanic Rocks will eventually spawn in their place.