High-damage builds are always a hot topic in The Forge, and with the addition of spears, players now have access to one of the most broken weapon types in the game. With the right ore setup, upgrades, and rune combinations, it is possible to craft a spear capable of dealing up to 800 damage or more in a single hit.
This guide explains the full process, from choosing the best recipe to optimizing builds that can delete mobs and bosses in seconds. Also check out our Roblox The Forge Beginner Guide for those interested and the Race Tier List.
Why Spears Are So Strong in The Forge
Spears stand out because of their long attack range and fast attack speed. A spear has an attack range of 11 studs, which is longer than even colossal swords that cap at 10 studs. On top of that, some spears roll attack speeds as low as 0.45, making them faster than many lighter weapons like rapiers. This combination of range, speed, and scaling damage makes spears ideal for both mob farming and boss fights.
Best Recipe for Crafting a Spear
To get the highest chance of crafting a spear, the optimal setup is 16 ores total. Using more than 16 actually lowers your chance, while 16 ores gives you around a 69% spear craft chance, which is the sweet spot. A proven high-damage recipe looks like this:
- 5 Iceite
- 5 Crimsonite
- 5 Void Stars
- 1 high-multiplier rare ore (such as a relic-tier ore with a massive multiplier)
This setup works because each ore provides strong combat bonuses that stack extremely well.
Why These Ores Matter
Each ore in this recipe contributes directly to damage output and combat control:
- Iceite: Adds a chance to freeze enemies for 2 seconds on hit, giving survivability and crowd control.
- Crimsonite: Grants a flat 20% damage increase, boosting all attacks.
- Void Star: Adds critical chance and critical damage, which is key for one-shot builds.
- High-multiplier rare ore: Dramatically increases base weapon stats and scaling, making the spear roll much higher damage values.
With good luck, this setup can produce a Mythic or Masterwork spear with extremely high base damage.
Example Spear Stats After Crafting
A strong roll can result in stats similar to:
- Around 150+ base damage
- 0.45 attack speed
- Freeze chance from Iceite
- 20% bonus damage
- Over 30% critical chance
- Additional critical damage bonuses
Once upgraded to Upgrade Level 6, the spear’s base damage can climb close to 200 damage, before factoring in bonuses like lethality, crits, and right-click attacks.
Best Rune Builds for Maximum Damage
After crafting and upgrading the spear, runes are what turn it into a true one-shot weapon.
1. Crit Chance Build
Stacking crit chance can push your total crit rate close to 90–95%, especially when combined with achievements. This allows almost every hit to crit, leading to massive burst damage. Right-click attacks can reach 600–700 damage consistently.
2. Crit Damage Build
Crit damage runes can push numbers higher on paper, but they are inconsistent if your crit chance is not maxed. While crit damage hits hard, it is less reliable than other builds.
3. Lethality Build (Recommended)
Lethality increases physical damage on every hit, not just crits. This makes it the most stable high-damage option. With lethality stacked, even non-critical attacks can hit extremely hard, while crits easily pass 800 damage, enabling true one-shots.
4. Sustain Build (Best for Bosses)
The most balanced endgame setup combines:
- 2 Life Steal runes
- 1 Crit Chance rune
- 1 Attack Speed rune
This setup allows you to stand still against bosses, out-heal incoming damage, and kill them in under 20–25 seconds without perfect dodging.
Spears may currently be one of the strongest weapon types in The Forge Roblox. With the correct 16-ore recipe, smart rune choices, and proper upgrades, you can craft a spear that one-shots mobs and deletes bosses with ease. While crit builds look flashy, lethality and life steal setups provide the best balance of damage and survivability. If you are aiming to create one of the most powerful weapons in the game right now, an optimized spear build is absolutely worth the effort.