The Forge Beginner Guide

November 15, 2024
10 min read
Beginner Starter Guide Mining Crafting The Forge

Welcome to The Forge

Welcome to The Forge, a mining and crafting game on Roblox! This complete beginner guide will teach you everything you need to know to get started, from basic mining to crafting your first weapons and armor.

What You'll Learn

  • How to mine ores efficiently
  • Understanding the crafting system
  • Pickaxe progression and upgrades
  • Essential tips for new players

Getting Started - First Steps

When you first spawn in The Forge, you'll start in Stonewake's Cross (Island 1). Here's what to do first:

  1. Talk to Sensei Moro - He's right at spawn and gives you 3 free race rerolls
  2. Accept all available quests - Talk to every NPC you see
  3. Buy your first pickaxe - Visit Miner Fred's shop near spawn
  4. Start mining - Head into the cave and mine pebbles and rocks

Pro Tip

Don't spend Robux early! Use promo codes to get free race rerolls and luck totems instead.

Mining Basics

Mining is the core gameplay loop in The Forge. Here's how it works:

Ore Sources

  • Pebbles - Small rocks, fast to mine, common ores
  • Rocks - Medium size, better ore variety
  • Boulders - Large rocks, best ores on Island 1
  • Basalt Rocks/Cores/Veins - Island 2 ore sources

Mining Tips

  • Higher Mining Power = faster mining
  • Higher Luck = better chance for rare ores
  • Upgrade your pickaxe as soon as you can afford it

Crafting Your First Items

Once you've collected some ores, head to the Forge to craft weapons and armor.

How Crafting Works

  1. Collect ores from mining
  2. Go to the Forge (near spawn)
  3. Select what you want to craft (weapon or armor)
  4. Choose your ores - different ores give different stats
  5. Complete the crafting minigame for bonus quality

Important

The crafting minigame affects your item's final quality and sell value. Take your time and aim for perfect timing!

Pickaxe Progression

Your pickaxe is your most important tool. Here's the recommended upgrade path:

  • Bronze Pickaxe ($50) - First upgrade
  • Iron Pickaxe ($250) - Second upgrade
  • Stonewakes Pickaxe ($3,333) - Best on Island 1
  • Cobalt Pickaxe ($10,000) - First Island 2 pickaxe
  • Mithril Pickaxe ($67,500) - Mid-game goal
  • Arcane Pickaxe ($125,000) - Endgame goal

Save Money

Skip Gold and Platinum pickaxes! Jump straight from Iron to Stonewakes to save gold. Check our Pickaxe Progression Guide for details.

Essential Beginner Tips

  • Accept all quests - Many share overlapping objectives
  • Redeem codes - Free rerolls and luck boosts
  • Don't buy every pickaxe - Skip unnecessary upgrades
  • Use a calculator - Plan your crafting for best results
  • Master the minigame - Quality affects sell value
  • Join the community - Discord has great tips and updates