The Essential Guide to Top-Tier Builds in The Forge
The Forge on Roblox is a thrilling RPG that combines mining, crafting, and combat.To truly master the game, you need more than a good pickaxe—you need a powerful build that synergizes your race, gear, and skills.
Here is a breakdown of the current meta builds, focusing on the combination of top-tier races with optimal gear for either sheer damage or utility.
The S-Tier Builds: Damage & Mobility Kings
The current top builds are anchored by the game's two Mythical races, the Demon and the Angel, which offer unparalleled raw stats and utility.
| Build Focus | Primary Race | Key Race Benefits | Ideal Gear Focus |
| Pure DPS | Demon | +20% Physical Damage, +20% Attack Speed, +20% Fire Damage, excellent movement/combat speed. | Maximum Damage, Fire Damage, Critical Chance |
| High Utility/Luck | Angel | +25% Luck Boost (crucial for rare ores), high mobility (+50% Dash Distance, -20% Dash Cooldown), and infinite stamina on low health. | Luck, Movement Speed, Defensive Traits |
1. The Infernal Destroyer (Demon DPS Build)
This build focuses on maximizing raw damage output to quickly defeat high-level enemies and bosses.
- Race: Demon (S-Tier)
- Perks: Demonic Powers provides huge flat bonuses to physical damage, attack speed, and fire damage, making it a combat powerhouse.Cursed Aura and Backfire add passive damage and counter-attack potential.
- Weapon: Heavy/Colossal Weapon (e.g., Great Axe, Colossal Sword) or a fast weapon like a Scythe, to capitalize on the Attack Speed bonus.
- Optimal Ore Traits:
- Weapon: Fireite (chance to burn enemies) or Eye Ore (lowers your health for massive extra damage).
- Armor: Demonite (chance to burn enemies when hit) to stack fire effects, or Uranium (AoE damage based on Max Health).
- Skills (Achievements): Prioritize Boss Hunter (Damage Boost), Weapon Smith (Attack Speed Boost), and Rune Master (Critical Chance Boost).
2. The Celestial Harvester (Angel Luck/Speed Build)
Designed for players who want to maximize their chances of finding the rarest materials while remaining agile and hard to kill.
- Race: Angel (S-Tier)
- Perks: The massive +25% Luck Boost from Mighty Clover is the cornerstone for high-quality forges and rare ore drops. Wings provides unmatched mobility for fast travel and evading attacks.
- Pickaxe: Arcane Pickaxe or Magma Pickaxe for high base Luck/Mine Power.
- Optimal Ore Traits:
- Armor: Lightite (extra movement speed) to push mobility even further, and defensive traits like Obsidian or Mythril for defense.
- Weapon: Rivalite (adds crit chance) or general utility.
- Skills (Achievements): Prioritize Dedicated Player (Luck Boost), Explorer (Move Speed Boost), and Master Miner (Mine Power Boost).
A-Tier Builds: Balanced & Tanky Options
These races offer great durability or specific combat advantages that can form the basis of a powerful build, especially for players who prefer a less high-risk playstyle.
3. The Stone Wall (Golem Tank Build)
This build is for players who want to stand their ground and shrug off hits.
- Race: Golem (A-Tier)
- Perks: Tank (+30% Health, +30% Size) and Stone Heart (50% chance to reduce damage taken by 25%) make you incredibly durable.
- Weapon: Heavy Weapons (Hammer, Great Axe) to take advantage of the Heavy Hitter (+15% Attack Speed with heavy weapons) passive.
- Optimal Ore Traits: Focus almost entirely on defensive traits like Obsidian and Mythril for armor.
- Skills (Achievements): Armor Smith (Health Boost), Monster Slayer (Stamina Boost).
4. The Dragon's Fury (Dragonborn Warrior Build)
A powerful all-rounder that combines increased durability with solid damage.
- Race: Dragonborn (A-Tier)
- Perks: Good HP boost (Durable Scales +20% Max HP) paired with a reliable damage increase (Sharp Fangs +12% Physical Damage). Dragon's Breath adds a great chance for a burn effect.
- Weapon/Armor: A balanced mix of armor traits for defense and a fast-attacking weapon to proc the burn effect.
- Skills (Achievements): A mix of Boss Hunter (Damage) and Armor Smith (Health) creates a highly versatile character.
Essential Build Mechanics
Regardless of your chosen build, focusing on these core mechanics will significantly improve your power:
- Upgrading (Enhancing & Enchanting): Always enhance your weapons and armor with Essences to increase their base stats. Enhancing past certain levels can unlock Rune Slots.
- Runes: Attach powerful Runes (like Berserker for Physical Damage or Stride for Dash Distance) to your gear to give them powerful passive traits that tailor your items to your specific build.
- Crafting Quality: Mastering the forging minigames is essential for achieving high Crafting Quality, which directly impacts the final stats of your crafted item.