The Forge Race Tier List (2025)
Best races and classes ranked by power and effectiveness
Last Updated: December 2025 | Version: 2.3.0
We've ranked all The Forge races and classes based on their passive abilities, damage output, survivability, and late-game growth potential. This tier list is updated regularly to reflect the current meta and game balance changes.
S Tier
The strongest races with exceptional abilities and high damage output
A Tier
Very strong races that excel in specific builds or playstyles
B Tier
Solid choices with balanced stats and decent performance
C Tier
Weaker options that may require more investment to be effective
S Tier (Strongest)
Celestial
S TierPassive: High critical hit rate (+25% crit chance)
The strongest race for DPS builds. Exceptional critical hit rate makes it perfect for damage-focused playstyles.
Recommended Build:
DPS Build →Best Equipment:
- • Legendary Sword
- • Epic Armor Set
- • Rare Boots
Reroll Strategy:
Use Luck Totem before rerolling to maximize chances of getting Celestial.
Flameborn
S TierPassive: Increased skill damage (+30% skill damage)
Excellent for skill-based builds. High skill damage output makes it ideal for burst damage.
Recommended Build:
DPS Build →Best Equipment:
- • Epic Staff
- • Rare Robes
- • Uncommon Accessories
Reroll Strategy:
Best paired with Luck Totem for optimal reroll results.
A Tier (Very Strong)
Frostling
A TierPassive: Slows enemies on hit (15% slow effect)
Great balance between offense and defense. Slow effect provides excellent crowd control.
Recommended Build:
Balanced Build →Best Equipment:
- • Epic Sword
- • Rare Armor
- • Uncommon Boots
Reroll Strategy:
Good alternative if you can't get S-tier races.
Earthborn
A TierPassive: Increased defense (+20% defense)
Perfect for tank builds. High defense makes it excellent for team play and difficult content.
Recommended Build:
Tank Build →Best Equipment:
- • Epic Shield
- • Legendary Armor Set
- • Rare Helmet
Reroll Strategy:
Ideal for players who prefer defensive playstyles.
B Tier (Moderate)
Windwalker
B TierPassive: Increased movement speed (+15% speed)
Good mobility but average stats. Suitable for players who value movement over raw power.
Recommended Build:
Solo Build →Best Equipment:
- • Rare Sword
- • Uncommon Armor
- • Common Boots
Reroll Strategy:
Decent starter race, but consider rerolling for better options.
Shadowkin
B TierPassive: Chance to dodge attacks (10% dodge)
Decent survivability through dodge chance. Good for players who like risk-reward gameplay.
Recommended Build:
Balanced Build →Best Equipment:
- • Rare Dagger
- • Uncommon Armor
- • Common Accessories
Reroll Strategy:
Acceptable but not optimal. Reroll if possible.
C Tier (Weaker)
Lightbringer
C TierPassive: Small healing on kill (+5 HP per kill)
Weak overall stats. The healing passive is minimal and doesn't compensate for low damage.
Recommended Build:
Support Build →Best Equipment:
- • Uncommon Staff
- • Common Robes
- • Basic Accessories
Reroll Strategy:
Definitely reroll this race. Use all available rerolls to get something better.
Current Meta Analysis
The current meta favors high damage output races like Celestial and Flameborn. These races excel in both solo play and team content, making them the top choices for most players.
For team play, Earthborn remains the best tank option, while Frostling provides excellent crowd control for group content.
Recommendation: Use your reroll codes to aim for S-tier races, especially Celestial for DPS builds or Earthborn for tank builds.