The Forge Equipment Crafting Guide (2025)
Complete guide to crafting legendary weapons and gear
Table of Contents
Crafting high-quality equipment is the core gameplay of The Forge. This comprehensive guide will take you from material gathering to crafting your dream endgame gear. Learn the best farming routes, equipment upgrade paths, and optimal builds for every playstyle.
Equipment Tier System
Equipment in The Forge is divided into 5 tiers, each with increasing power and rarity. Understanding the tier system is crucial for planning your crafting progression.
Common
Basic equipment with low stats
Uncommon
Improved equipment with moderate stats
Rare
Good equipment with solid stats
Epic
Excellent equipment with high stats
Legendary
Best equipment with maximum stats
Tier Progression
Start with T1 equipment and gradually upgrade through the tiers. Each tier requires materials from the previous tier plus additional rare materials. Higher tiers offer significantly better stats and special abilities.
Complete Equipment Tree
The equipment tree shows the upgrade path for each weapon type. Follow these paths to craft the strongest equipment available.
Weapon Upgrade Path Example
Each upgrade requires materials from the previous tier plus additional rare materials.
Material Farming Guide
Knowing where to farm materials is essential for efficient crafting. Here are the best locations for each material type.
Material Drop Locations
| Material | Locations | Drop Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Ore | Forest Map, Mountain Map | Common |
| Magic Crystal | Crystal Cave, Mystic Forest | Rare |
| Dragon Scale | Dragon's Lair | Very Rare |
| Ancient Wood | Ancient Forest | Uncommon |
| Mana Essence | Magic Tower, Enchanted Valley | Rare |
Best Farming Routes
- 1.Forest Route: Start at Forest Map → Ancient Forest → Crystal Cave. Best for Iron Ore and Ancient Wood.
- 2.Magic Route: Magic Tower → Enchanted Valley → Mystic Forest. Best for Magic Crystal and Mana Essence.
- 3.Dragon Route: Mountain Map → Dragon's Lair. Best for Dragon Scale (requires high level).
Crafting Step-by-Step
Follow these steps to craft equipment successfully. Each step is important for a successful craft.
Gather Materials
Collect the required materials from various maps. Check the material drop table below to find the best farming locations.
Open Crafting Menu
Access the crafting menu from your inventory or the main game interface.
Select Recipe
Choose the equipment you want to craft. Make sure you have all required materials.
Confirm Craft
Review the materials and click confirm. Higher tier equipment may have a success rate.
Collect Your Gear
Your crafted equipment will be added to your inventory automatically.
Equipment Attributes Explained
Understanding equipment attributes helps you choose the right gear for your playstyle.
Attack Power
Increases your damage output. Essential for DPS builds.
Priority: High for DPS, Low for Support
Attack Speed
Reduces time between attacks. Great for sustained damage.
Priority: Medium for DPS
Defense
Reduces incoming damage. Critical for Tank builds.
Priority: High for Tank, Low for DPS
Critical Rate
Chance to deal critical damage. Excellent for burst damage.
Priority: High for DPS
Durability
How long equipment lasts before needing repair.
Priority: Medium for all builds
Special Perks
Unique abilities that activate under certain conditions.
Priority: Varies by perk
Endgame Build Recommendations
These are the recommended equipment sets for different playstyles at endgame level.
DPS Build
Maximize damage output for solo play and boss fights.
Recommended Equipment:
- Legendary Sword
- Epic Armor Set
- Rare Boots
Attribute Priority:
Attack Power > Attack Speed > Critical Rate
Tank Build
High survivability for team play and difficult content.
Recommended Equipment:
- Epic Shield
- Legendary Armor Set
- Rare Helmet
Attribute Priority:
Defense > Health > Damage Reduction
Support Build
Focus on utility and team support abilities.
Recommended Equipment:
- Epic Staff
- Rare Robes
- Uncommon Accessories
Attribute Priority:
Mana > Cooldown Reduction > Healing Power