The Forge Ores & Multipliers Deep Dive
Ores are core resources in The Forge. Each ore has rarity, multiplier, and possibly a Trait, affecting equipment stats, crafting yield, and strategy. Understanding these helps maximize efficiency and output.
Ores are the core resources in The Forge. Each ore has rarity, multiplier, and possibly a Trait, which affects equipment stats, crafting yield, and strategy. Understanding ores and multipliers helps maximize efficiency and output.
Links: Learn basic crafting at Crafting Basics or plan output with the Calculator tool.
Basic Ores Data & Classification
Different rarity tiers provide different base outputs in crafting. Higher rarity ores often include Traits.
| Rarity | Example | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Common | Copper | — |
| Rare | Gold | May include minor bonus |
| Epic | Diamond | +5% crit (example) |
| Legendary | Ruby | Fire damage (example) |
Each ore has a base multiplier; crafting recipes may stack or average it. High multipliers boost yield or stats.
| Ore | Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1x | Base multiplier |
| Gold | 1.5x | Higher yield |
| Diamond | 2x | High multiplier with Trait example |
Traits are special effects like crit, elemental damage, or stat boosts. Some require a minimum ratio in the recipe.
Drops depend on rock type and depth. Common rocks include Pebble, Rock, Boulder, Basalt, Volcanic Rock. High rarity ores spawn deeper or in special veins.
Efficient Forging & Resource Optimization
Which Ores to Prioritize
Early: Common/Uncommon; Mid: Rare/Epic; Late: Legendary/Mythical with Traits.
Mixing Ores
Mixing improves efficiency or activates Traits; multiplier usually averaged or weighted.
Balancing Traits & Multipliers
High multiplier + Traits = max output + effects, at higher cost.
Common Mistakes
Only chasing highest rarity/multipliers, ignoring Traits or cost
Random mining without rock type/zone consideration
Assuming multipliers simply stack when mixing
Overusing high rarity ores early, wasting resources
Next Steps & Links
FAQ
Does higher rarity mean better ores?
Higher rarity usually has higher multipliers and Traits, but costs more.
How do multipliers affect final output?
Multipliers determine contribution to crafting yield or equipment stats.
When do Traits activate?
Traits may require a minimum proportion or specific combinations.
Do rocks/zones affect drop rates?
Drop rates depend on rock type, depth, and zones; high rarity spawns deeper.
Do multipliers stack when mixing?
Usually averaged or weighted, not simply summed; plan combinations.
How to efficiently gather ores?
Consider rock types, depths, and use tools to plan mining/crafting routes.