In The Forge on Roblox, your power isn’t just determined by your level, it’s determined by your steel! While the game features a massive variety of weapons, the crafting system can be semi-random. If you want to achieve the best DPS, you need to know the exact ore combinations to “force” the best results. We’ve analyzed the current meta to bring you the best weapon recipes in The Forge. From early-game starters to the viral Chaos Sword, and onward to the Infernal Chaos Sword and other weapons added in the Winter Update, here is how to craft the strongest weapons in the game.
How to Craft Weapons in The Forge
Crafting a weapon is simple, but mastering the “recipes” takes some effort. To craft a weapon, follow these steps:
- Approach the Forge in any major hub.
- Select your desired Ores from your inventory.
- Add the ores to the forge (the number of ores determines the weapon class).
- Click Forge! and follow the mini-games (or use the Fast Forge option to skip them).
- Hope for a high rarity roll!
Pro Tip: To guarantee a specific trait like “Explosion” or “Burn,” you have to make sure that specific ore makes up at least 30% of your total mixture.
Best Post-Update DPS Weapon – The “Infernal” Chaos Sword
Since the introduction of the Island 3 update, the Infernal variant has overtaken the standard Chaos Sword in the meta. By swapping out some Darkryte for Demonite, you maintain nearly identical base damage while significantly increasing your status effect uptime.
- The Recipe: 4x Demonite + 2x Fireite + 1x Magmaite
Demonite provides a massive 5.14x damage multiplier and, when paired with Fireite, triggers the “Infernal” trait with a 28% burn chance. This is currently the most efficient “boss-melter” for the new Volcanic Depths region, as it stacks burn damage while providing occasional AOE explosions.
Best New Speed-Farmer – The “Lightweight” Ironhand
With the addition of Lightite in the recent expansion, players have discovered a new high-speed farming build. This recipe is designed for those who want to clear low-level mobs instantly and move through mines with increased mobility.
- The Recipe: 6x Lightite + 3x Darkryte
Lightite is a utility-heavy ore that grants a unique “Dodge” and “Movement Speed” bonus. When used in a Gauntlet (Ironhand) class, it creates the fastest-hitting weapon in the game. This build allows you to outrun most enemy projectiles while the Darkryte base ensures you still have enough raw power to one-shot standard mobs.
Best Late-Game Tank Weapon – The “Obsidian” Colossal
For players tackling the new Christmas Event raids, survival is now just as important as damage. The Obsidian Colossal uses the newly buffed Obsidian ore to grant a massive health pool, turning the player into a “juggernaut.”
- The Recipe: 12x Obsidian + 12x Darkryte + 9x Eye Ore
This heavy weapon build triggers the “Vitality” trait from the Obsidian, which grants a 30% boost to your max HP. While the Eye Ore normally reduces your health, the high density of Obsidian completely offsets the penalty, leaving you with a weapon that deals incredible raw damage while making you nearly impossible to kill.
The “Old DPS King” – The Chaos Straight Sword
The Chaos Straight Sword is a legendary 1/64 rarity pull. It was widely considered the best weapon in the game due to its insane attack speed combined with high base damage, before the latest update, which dethroned it.
- The Recipe: 4x Darkryte + 2x Magmaite
Darkryte provides a 6.3x damage multiplier, while Magmaite adds an AOE explosion trait.
Best Endgame Greatsword – The “Divine” Slayer
If you prefer slow, heavy hits that clear entire rooms, the Divine Slayer recipe is your go-to for endgame farming.
- The Recipe: 10x Galaxite + 10x Darkryte + 10x Fireite + 10x Magmaite
This 40-ore recipe forces a Colossal Sword class. Meanwhile, the Galaxite ensures the highest base scaling currently available.
Best Max Crit Weapon – The “Glass Cannon” Katana
Katanas have the highest critical hit multipliers in the game. This recipe focuses on maximizing that “one-shot” potential.
- The Recipe: 6x Eye Ore + 6x Rivalite
Eye Ore grants a massive 15% raw damage boost per ore, while Rivalite pushes your critical hit chance above 50%.
Best Weapon for Early Game Survival – The “Lifesteal” Dagger
For players who find themselves dying often during the early game, this “vampire” build allows you to heal every time you land a hit.
- The Recipe: 3x Rivalite + 2x Ruby + 1x Life Ore
Daggers hit fast, meaning you trigger the Lifesteal trait from the Ruby/Life Ore combination more frequently than with any other weapon.
Best Mid-Game AoE Weapon – The “Explosive” Gauntlet
Gauntlets are among the fastest-hitting weapons in The Forge. When paired with explosive ores, they turn you into a walking landmine.
- The Recipe: 4x Magmaite + 3x Fireite + 2x Rivalite
The high hit rate of Gauntlets guarantees that the Magmaite “Explosion” proc triggers almost every second.
Advanced Ore Synergies
In The Forge, some ores work better together than others. By combining specific types, you can unlock “Synergy” bonuses that don’t appear when using the ores individually.
| Synergy | Ore Combo | Bonus Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Abyssal Flame | Demonite + Fireite | Increases Burn damage by 50% and grants a small chance to “Fear” enemies on hit. |
| Juggernaut | Obsidian + Mythril | Grants +15% Knockback Resistance and significantly increases parry timing windows. |
| Phantom Strike | Darkryte + Lightite | Increases attack speed by 10% for 3 seconds after a successful Dodge. |
| Toxic Blast | Uranium + Poopite | Adds a Poison cloud effect to AoE explosions that deals 5% of max HP over time. |
| Inferno | Fireite + Magmaite | Increases Burn duration and doubles Explosion radius. |
| Soul Eater | Darkryte + Ruby | Adds a 5% Lifesteal bonus to the high base damage of Darkryte. |
| Void Strike | Galaxite + Eye Ore | Grants a “True Damage” buff that ignores 20% of enemy armor. |
| Precision | Rivalite + Iron | Increases the Critical Hit multiplier from 1.5x to 2.0x. |
Weapon Ore Traits and Effects
Knowing what each ore does will help you experiment with your own recipes. Here is a quick breakdown of the most popular weapon ores:
- Darkryte: Highest damage multiplier in the game.
- Magmaite: Adds a 35% chance for an AOE Explosion.
- Fireite: Adds a 30% chance to Burn enemies over time.
- Eye Ore: Increases total damage by 15% but reduces player health.
- Rivalite: Significantly increases Critical Hit chance.
- Ruby: Adds a small amount of Lifesteal (granting you health on hit).
With the expansion of the Forgotten Kingdom, several new high-tier ores have been introduced. Here is the updated breakdown of the latest traits you can roll:
- Demonite: Adds a 20% chance to apply “Backfire” Burn (deals 15% weapon damage over 2 seconds). On armor, it grants a 25% chance to burn enemies that hit you.
- Obsidian: While mainly for armor (+30% Defense), on weapons it increases “Heavy” attack impact, breaking enemy guards more easily.
- Lightite: Increases player movement speed by 15%. Essential for “Hit and Run” builds with Daggers or Katanas.
- Uranium: Adds an unstable AOE pulse that deals damage based on a percentage of your total health.
- Poopite: A low-tier but useful ore that adds a Poison/Fear effect when the player’s health drops below 35%.
- Iceite: Adds a 25% chance to “Freeze” enemies for 2 seconds (currently exclusive to the Icy Rocks in the Winter POI).
For most players, the Chaos Sword recipe is the gold standard. It provides the best balance of speed, range, and raw power for both PVP and PVE. Don’t forget to further enchant your weapons with the best Runes! However, even a great weapon is useless if you can’t survive the fight! To make sure you’re protected while dealing max damage, be sure to check out our guide on the best Armor recipes. If you’re running low on materials, then check out our list of the latest The Forge codes to claim free Ore Packs, Gems, and Luck Boosts to help you craft the perfect roll!
