How to Skip the Ferry and Cross Water for Free in The Forge Roblox

The latest update in The Forge Roblox introduced a ferry system that forces players to spend Coinite just to reach the hidden maze. While this mechanic is meant to slow progression, it also adds an unnecessary cost that many players struggle to afford. Luckily, there is a reliable method to cross the water and reach the maze without using the ferry at all.

This guide explains how to skip the ferry completely and travel across the water for free using movement speed, abilities, and proper timing. While it takes some setup, this method can save you a huge amount of Coinite and is especially useful for farming blueprints and merchants inside the maze. Also check out our Roblox The Forge Beginner Guide for those interested and the Race Tier List.

Why Skipping the Ferry Matters

• The ferry costs 1 Coinite per trip
• Coinite is difficult and time-consuming to farm
• You can reset your character to return without paying, making the ferry cost feel unnecessary
• Skipping the ferry allows faster and cheaper maze access

Until this gets patched, this method gives players a massive advantage.

Requirements to Cross the Water for Free

Before attempting this method, make sure you have the following:

• Demon race (highly recommended) Demon dash is essential for crossing water
• Archangel may work, but it lacks a reliable dash

This is the hardest requirement, but it makes the strategy much more consistent.

Movement Speed Setup (Very Important)

To successfully cross the water, you need at least 90% total movement speed.

Armor Setup

• Use fast armor such as Velchire

Aim for:

• Helmet: ~35–40% movement speed
• Chestplate: ~30% movement speed
• Leggings: ~30–38% movement speed

If your armor has negative movement speed, remove it.

Using Runes for Extra Speed

If your armor alone is not enough:

1. Enchant armor pieces to Enchant Level 6
2. Add Swiftness Runes
3. Remove any runes that reduce movement speed

This step is expensive, but it dramatically increases success rate.

Potions You Need

Visit the potion shop and buy:

• Speed Potion I (15% movement speed, 1 minute)
• Health Potion II

You can only hold a few, so timing is critical.

Step-by-Step: How to Cross the Water

Step 1: Reach the Small Island

• Drink Speed Potion I
• Dash and jump to the small island closest to the maze
• Wait until HP is fully recovered

Step 2: Prepare for the Main Run

• Hold Sprint
• Hold Jump (Spacebar)
• Spam Dash (Q) only while jumping

Never dash while swimming.

Step 3: Avoid Water Damage

• Water deals damage when swimming
• Jumping reduces damage
• Dash only during jumps
• If you swim too long, you will die quickly

Step 4: Use Health Potion at the Right Time

• Do not wait until low HP
• Use Health Potion II when HP drops below half
• Bad timing will waste the potion

Portal Strategy (Highly Recommended)

You can place a portal in the water to recover HP mid-cross.

How It Works

• Place the portal about halfway across
• Stand on it briefly to regenerate HP
• Do not wait too long (portals despawn after ~30 seconds)
• Continue the run once recovered

Important note:

• If you die, the portal disappears
• Timing matters more than placement distance

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Dashing while swimming
• Not holding jump
• Using health potion too late
• Waiting too long on the portal
• Having negative movement speed stats

Skipping the ferry in The Forge Roblox is one of the most useful movement tricks currently available. With the right race, enough movement speed, and proper execution, you can cross the water and reach the hidden maze without spending a single Coinite.

This method saves time, resources, and frustration, especially for players farming rotating maze merchants and blueprints. Until the developers change the mechanic, this strategy is absolutely worth learning and using. If you’re serious about efficient progression in The Forge, mastering this water-crossing method is a game changer.