Upgrading weapons in The Forge can feel a bit confusing, especially when you’re not sure which ores actually matter. Each ore gives a different boost, and using the wrong ones can lead to a weaker weapon than you expected.
This guide breaks down the best ores to use, what each ore actually does, and how they affect your final upgrade results. With the right materials, you’ll get stronger weapons, faster clears, and a smoother progression overall. Also check out our Roblox The Forge Beginner Guide for those interested and the Race Tier List.
What Ores Do in The Forge
Before choosing which ore to farm, it helps to understand how the system works. Every ore adds a certain bonus when used for weapon upgrades. These bonuses can range from extra damage, faster swing speed, crit boosts, special effects, and more. Some ores stack well together, while others are better used alone depending on your build.
Tops Ores for Weapons
1. Rivalite — Best for critical-hybrid weapons
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What it does: +20% critical strike chance on weapons. High multiplier (3.33x).
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Why use it: Makes crit builds shine — pair with high base-damage blades or fast hitters to convert crits into huge burst.
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Playstyle: PvP and burst DPS. Great for glasscannon or assassin builds.
2. Magmaite — Best for AoE-heavy weapons
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What it does: +50% AoE explosion damage with a 35% chance on-hit. Very high multiplier (5x).
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Why use it: Excellent for clearing groups and dealing splash damage in dungeons or open-world farming.
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Playstyle: PvE grind, crowd-control builds, melees that need wave clear.
3. Fireite — Best for sustained burn DPS
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What it does: 20% burn for 2 seconds with a 30% chance on-hit (applies via weapons).
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Why use it: Adds persistent damage over time that stacks well with fast-hitting weapons. Good against tanky targets.
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Playstyle: Boss fights and extended fights where DoT chips away large HP pools.
4. Demonite — Top-tier burn + unique passive synergy
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What it does: 20% burn (2s) with 15% chance on-hit; also grants Demon’s Backfire passive on armor (useful for hybrid setups).
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Why use it: High multiplier and unique passives make Demonite a go-to for high-end weapon crafting if you can farm it.
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Playstyle: Endgame PvE and specialized PvP builds that exploit burn + passive effects.
5. Fire + Magma combo (recommended pairing)
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Why: Magmaite gives explosive AoE while Fireite adds burn. Pairing them (or alternating craft focus) turns single-target bursts into lingering, area damage — ideal for mob-heavy content.
6. Eye Ore — For high-risk, high-reward damage
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What it does: -10% max HP and +15% damage on weapons (applies to both armor and weapons when used).
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Why use it: If you want raw damage increase at the expense of survivability — perfect for players confident in dodging and spacing.
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Playstyle: Glasscannon PvP builds or single-target burst DPS where you avoid damage.
7. Arcane / Crystal Ores — Special/rare stat options
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What they do: Many crystal ores are rare and may have high multipliers or unique effects; Arcane Crystal is extremely rare with a large multiplier.
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Why use them: Use these when you want a distinct Edge stat boost or special behavior — they’re best reserved for top-tier weapons due to scarcity.
Choosing the right ore depends on your goal: crit burst, DoT pressure, AoE clear, or raw multiplier power. Rivalite, Magmaite, Fireite, Demonite, and Eye Ore are some of the most impactful weapon choices, each supporting a distinct playstyle. Combine smart farming with consistent Masterwork forging and you’ll turn ore selection into a reliable way to dominate both PvE and PvP for The Forge!