In The Forge, not every Ore comes with a Trait, but the ones that do can change your entire build. These Traits provide passive bonuses that range from simple stat boosts to special triggers that activate during combat. Also check out our Roblox The Forge Beginner Guide for those interested and the Race Tier List.
The problem is the game doesn’t clearly explain what each Trait does, leaving players guessing. This guide breaks down every Ore Trait in The Forge and ranks them from strongest to weakest so you can craft smarter gear. Below is a full look at all Ore Traits, what they offer, and why they rank where they do.
Best Ore Traits in The Forge
Out of more than 40 Ores in the game, only 11 carry unique Traits. These abilities can appear on armor, weapons, or both, and they cover everything from damage boosts to defensive effects.
When ranking them, the power of the Trait isn’t the only thing that matters—an Ore’s multiplier also heavily impacts the value you get when crafting. With that in mind, here is the full tier list.
S+ Tier Ore Traits
Shadow’s Phantom Step (Armor) – Darkryte
- 15% chance to transform into a shadow, creating an invulnerability dodge
- Rarity: Mythical
- Found in: Forgotten Kingdom
- Multiplier: 6.3x
- Drop Rate: 1/5555
- Why it’s top tier: Extremely strong defensive effect and the best multiplier among all Trait Ores.
- Downside: One of the rarest drops in the game.
S Tier Ore Traits
Demon’s Backfire (Armor) – Demonite
- 25% burn reflection when hit
- Additional burn effect: 20% for 2 seconds, 15% chance on-hit
- Rarity: Mythical
- Multiplier: 5.5x
- Drop Rate: 1/3336
- Why it’s strong: Great hybrid of offense and defense.
- Downside: Extremely hard to obtain through mining.
Explosion Burst (Weapons) – Magmaite
- 35% chance to trigger a 50% AoE explosion on hit
- Rarity: Legendary
- Multiplier: 5x
- Drop Rate: 1/3003
- Why it’s strong: Best AoE Trait available, especially on fast weapons.
- Downside: Less effective with slower weapon types.
Swift Runner (Armor) – Lightite
- Grants 15% movement speed
- Rarity: Legendary
- Multiplier: 4.6x
- Drop Rate: 1/3333
- Why it’s strong: Excellent for mobility and kiting strategies.
- Downside: Works best when paired with other Traits.
A Tier Ore Traits
Radiant Burst (Armor) – Uranium
- Deals AoE damage equal to 5% of max HP while in combat
- Rarity: Legendary
- Multiplier: 3x
- Drop Rate: 1/777
- Why it’s strong: Melts crowds simply by standing near them.
- Downside: Mediocre multiplier for its rarity.
Burning Edge (Weapons) – Fireite
- 20% burn for 2 seconds with a 30% activation chance
- Rarity: Legendary
- Multiplier: 4.5x
- Drop Rate: 1/2187
- Why it’s strong: Solid damage-over-time boost.
- Downside: Still weaker compared to Demonite.
Precision Strike (Weapons) – Rivalite
- +20% critical hit chance
- Rarity: Epic
- Multiplier: 3.33x
- Drop Rate: 1/569
- Why it’s strong: Perfect for pure DPS builds.
- Downside: No added utility.
Glass Cannon Combo (Weapons or Armor) – Eye Ore
- -10% max HP
- +15% damage boost
- Rarity: Legendary
- Multiplier: 4x
- Drop Rate: 1/1333
- Why it’s strong: Excellent for aggressive builds if you can dodge well.
- Downside: High risk if you struggle with survivability.
B Tier Ore Traits
Fortified Body (Armor) – Mythril
- 15% extra defense
- Rarity: Legendary
- Multiplier: 3.5x
- Drop Rate: 1/813
- Why it’s decent: Strong for tank builds with a fair multiplier.
- Downside: Obsidian gives better flat defense.
Stone Shield (Armor) – Obsidian
- 30% extra defense
- Rarity: Legendary
- Multiplier: 2.35x
- Drop Rate: 1/333
- Why it’s decent: Big defense boost and easier to obtain than most Legendaries.
- Downside: Very low multiplier.
C Tier Ore Traits
Bad Smell (Weapons or Armor) – Poopite
- Applies poison (15% for 5 seconds) when below 35% HP
- Casts fear on enemies
- Cooldown: 15 seconds
- Rarity: Legendary
- Multiplier: 2.35x
- Drop Rate: 1/333
- Why it’s usable: Helps early on or in niche fights.
- Downside: Too situational and tied to a risky HP condition.
That wraps up the full Ore Trait tier list for The Forge. Rarity usually lines up with power, but the multiplier tied to each Ore is just as important—sometimes even more valuable than the Trait itself. When crafting gear, always balance raw stats with the passive ability you’re adding.
With the right mix, you can create builds that hit harder, survive longer, and feel far more efficient in battle. If you want a weapon tier list, build guide, or more Forge content rewritten into a blog article, just let me know.