The Forge Ore Collection Guide: A Comprehensive Strategy
The Forge is a popular Roblox RPG with 50+ unique ores spanning 3 main mining zones and special areas. Each ore has distinct rarity (Common to Divine), drop rates, selling prices, and crafting bonuses. Ores are essential for crafting powerful equipment and earning gold - mastering their locations and acquisition is key to progression.
Three Core Mining Regions
1️⃣ Stonewake's Cross (Starting Area)
Unlock: Available from start
Best Picks: Gold Pickaxe for boulders, Bronze/Copper for regular rocks
Ore Type | Rarity | Drop Rate | Price | Location |
Common Ores |
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Stone | Common | 1/1 | $3 | All rocks |
Sandstone | Common | 1/2 | $3.75 | All rocks |
Copper | Common | 1/3 | $4.50 | All rocks |
Iron | Common | 1/5 | $5.25 | All rocks |
| Rare Ores |
| Mushroomite | Epic | 1/22 | $12 | Rocks | | Gold | Rare | 1/16 | $19.50 | Only in boulders |
| Aite | Epic | 1/44 | $16.50 | Only in boulders |
2️⃣ Forgotten Kingdom (Mid-Game)
Unlock: Complete starting quests
Best Picks: Platinum → Cobalt → Titanium → Mythril for advanced rocks
Rock Type | Required Pick | Ore Types |
Basalt | Platinum | Cobalt, Titanium |
Basalt Core | Cobalt | Quartz, Amethyst |
Basalt Vein | Mythril | Ruby, Diamond (1/192), Sapphire (1/247) |
Volcanic Rock | Magma/Demonite | Fireite, Demonite (1/3,666) |
3️⃣ Goblin Cave (End-Game)
Unlock: Complete 5-part goblin king quest chain ($85,000 gold)
Best Picks: Arcane, Lightite, Demonite, or Magma Pickaxe
Ore Type | Rarity | Drop Rate | Price | Notes |
Rainbow Crystal | Legendary | 1/5,000 | $78.75 | Best value here |
Mystic Crystal | Divine | 1/100,000 | $112.50 | Second-rareest in game |
Galaxite | Divine | 1/1,000,000 | $150+ | Rarest ore-1 in a million chance! |
Special Ore Acquisition Methods
Ore | Acquisition Method | Chance | Notes |
Boneite | Kill skeleton enemies | 1/222 | Great early-game income |
Dark Boneite | Kill elite skeletons | 1/555 | Higher value variant |
Slimite | Kill slimes | 1/247 | Epic-tier resource |
Fichillium | Break "Lucky Blocks" | Low | Random world spawns |
Pickaxe Progression (Critical for Efficiency!)
Optimal Upgrade Path:
Stone Pick (start) → Bronze → Copper → Gold (boulders) →
Platinum → Cobalt → Titanium → Mythril (basalt veins) →
Demonite/Magma (volcanic) → Arcane/Lightite (goblin crystals)
Pro Tip: Skip Platinum and go straight to Cobalt to save resources - it's worth the investment!
Maximizing Ore Yield: Expert Strategies
1️⃣ Efficient Mining Routes
Stonewake's Cross Route:
· Clear all small rocks first
· Move clockwise around the area
· Prioritize boulders last (gold and aite source)
Forgotten Kingdom Route:
· Focus on basalt veins (mythril pick required) for rarest gems
· Farm basalt cores for quartz and amethyst
· Save volcanic regions for end-game gear
Goblin Cave Route:
· Mine all colored crystal clusters systematically
· Focus on rainbow crystals (best value/rarity ratio)
2️⃣ Boosting Rare Ore Odds
Luck Boost Method | Effect | How to Obtain |
Race Choice | Angel: +30% luck; Dwarf: +15% mining damage | Character creation (rare: 0.5% chance) |
Mining Shards | +5-15% luck/drop rate | Crafting or quest rewards |
Luck Potions | ×2-3 drop chance for rares | Craft with rare ingredients |
Luck Totem | +25% temporary luck buff | Robux purchase or event rewards |
Team Mining | Party members share luck bonuses | Group with friends (stackable!) |
Most Profitable Ores by Region
Region | Best Profit Ore | Value | Notes |
Stonewake's Cross | Gold | $19.50 | Worth mining boulders for |
Forgotten Kingdom | Sapphire | $33.75 | Good balance of drop rate (1/247) and value |
Goblin Cave | Mystic Crystal | $112.50 | Highest value per drop (if you're lucky!) |
Complete Ore Collection Roadmap
1️⃣ Early Game (0-10 hours)
· Master Stonewake's Cross: focus on Copper/Iron/Gold
· Upgrade to Gold Pickaxe ASAP
· Collect: Stone, Sandstone, Copper, Iron, Gold, Mushroomite, Aite
2️⃣ Mid Game (10-30 hours)
· Unlock Forgotten Kingdom
· Upgrade to Titanium Pickaxe
· Farm: Cobalt, Titanium, Quartz, Amethyst, Sapphire, Diamond
· Save for Goblin Cave access ($85,000)
3️⃣ End Game (30+ hours)
· Complete goblin quest chain, access Goblin Cave
· Obtain Mythril/Arcane/Lightite Pick
· Target: Rainbow Crystal, Mystic Crystal, Galaxite
· Explore volcanic areas for Demonite and Fireite
Final Tips for Success
1. Patience is key - some rarest ores (like Galaxite) have 1 in a million drop rates
2. Always upgrade pickaxes - each tier increases efficiency and unlocks new ores
3. Use luck synergies - combine race bonuses, potions, and totems for maximum effect
4. Sell common ores while keeping rares for crafting (higher profit long-term)
5. Explore all rocks - even common nodes can yield unexpected treasures
Next Steps
Start with mastering Stonewake's Cross and upgrading to Gold Pickaxe. Once you have 50-100k gold, prioritize the goblin cave unlock. For maximum efficiency, team up with friends (especially angel race players) and always keep your pickaxe upgraded to the highest tier you can afford.
With this strategy, you'll be well on your way to collecting all ores and becoming a master crafter in The Forge!
