The Forge Roblox Guide: Fast Money, Best Pickaxes & Mining Secrets

Progression in The Forge on Roblox isn't just about clicking rocks; it requires smart resource management and knowing exactly which upgrades to skip. Whether you are just starting out or looking to optimize your mid-game grind, specific strategies can drastically reduce the time it takes to acquire high-tier gear like Lightite Pickaxes and heavy armor.

Here is a breakdown of the most efficient ways to earn money, choose the right equipment, and maximize your mining yields.

Core Strategies for Success

Skip Early Upgrades: Do not buy every pickaxe tier. Save your starter cash for significant upgrades like the Cobalt Pickaxe.
Utilize Quest Shortcuts: Early quests like the Bard and the Monkey offer massive payouts compared to standard mining.
Menu Rewards: The Index menu provides free Money and XP just for discovering items and enemies.
Heavy Armor Priority: Light and Medium armor are generally resource sinks. Always save materials for Heavy Armor variants.
Smart Mining: Check ore contents by damaging rocks to 50% health before committing to breaking them fully.

How to Get Money Fast in the Early Game

If you are just finishing the tutorial, grinding rocks for pennies is inefficient. Complete these specific tasks to boost your bank balance immediately.

The Bard’s Quest ($1,000 Reward)

Locate the Bard to the right of the spawn point in the first world.
After speaking with him about his lost guitar, enter the cave.
Hug the left wall of the cave and squeeze between the plants.
Find the guitar on the ledge, return it to the Bard, and claim your $1,000.

The Monkey’s Banana Quest ($10,000 Reward)

While mining in the first cave, focus on Rocks (not pebbles).
Collect and save exactly 30 Banana Ores. Do not sell them.
Travel to the Second Island (turn left immediately after spawning).
Go to the small island and talk to the Monkey NPC.
Select the option to give him the 30 bananas to receive $10,000.

Claiming Index Rewards

As you play, you naturally kill enemies and mine ores. 1. Open your Backpack and click on Index. 2. Scroll through the Ores, Forge, and Enemies tabs. 3. Click every button that says Claim. This awards significant XP and Money for items you have already encountered.

Pickaxe Progression and Mining Tips

Your pickaxe is your primary tool, but upgrading linearly is a trap.

The Cobalt Strategy

Instead of buying Bronze, Iron, or Gold pickaxes immediately, save your money for the Cobalt Pickaxe ($10,000). * It is affordable early on (especially after the Monkey quest). * It is strong enough to mine most materials needed to save for end-game picks like Mithril and Lightite.

The Selling Trick

When you are ready to buy a new, expensive pickaxe: 1. Equip a basic Copper Pickaxe first. 2. Sell your current high-tier pickaxe to the merchant. 3. Use those funds to help purchase the upgrade. You cannot sell a pickaxe if you are currently holding it.

The 50% HP Method

When active mining (especially in the Volcanic Depths): 1. Damage a rock until it reaches roughly half health. 2. Look at the floating icons to see what ore is inside. 3. If the drop is useless, stop mining and move to the next rock. 4. If the rock contains valuable ore, finish breaking it. Note: Sometimes the icon may flicker or bug out, but this generally saves time on empty rocks.

Best AFK Mining Spots

Volcano Overhang: Located past Amber inside the volcano area. Two rocks spawn under a small overhead structure.
Cave Entrance: The random rocks at the very start of the cave are often ignored by other players, making them a consistent spot for uninterrupted farming.
Volcanic Depths Corner: In the deep volcanic area, the back-left corner rarely spawns enemies, making it a safer spot to AFK mine compared to the main chambers.

Combat and Gear Crafting

Surviving against high-level skeletons requires the right build.

Weapon Choice: Katana vs. Gauntlets

Avoid crafting random weapon types. The community consensus favors two specific types: * Katanas: Offer decent damage with superior range, allowing you to keep enemies at a distance. * Gauntlets: Provide higher DPS but require you to be very close to the enemy.

Armor Crafting

Do not waste rare materials on Light or Medium armor. The defense difference is noticeable later in the game. Save your ores until you can craft Heavy Armor (e.g., Heavy Helmet, Heavy Chestplate).

Rune Management

Runes change how your gear functions. * Don't trash them: Even common runes can be useful, but be selective. * Check Stats: Look for runes with two sub-stats or high percentage multipliers. Do not equip a rune that only gives a 3% Luck boost on your best pickaxe; wait for a higher-tier rune. * Match Ores to Gear: When forging, different ores provide different bonuses. * Obsidian/Mithril: Adds Defense. * Uranium: Adds AoE damage. * Poopite: Adds Poison damage.

Hidden Shortcuts and Mechanics

The Cannon Shortcut: On the Second Island, to the right of the spawn, there is a large cannon. Interacting with it launches you directly to the volcano area, saving you the run up the zigzag path.
Potions: Once you have a stable economy, investing in Luck and Mining Speed potions is highly recommended for maximizing efficiency.
The Secret Room: On the roof of the white building in World 1, you can clip into a corner to find a secret room filled with "Lucky Blocks." These drop a fish-themed ore that has zero value and takes a long time to mine—mostly a fun easter egg rather than a farming strategy.