Getting a powerful weapon in +1 Loot to Forge is not only about finding good loot. If you want some of the strongest weapons available, you need to collect the right materials and use them efficiently when forging.
The most important material for the high-end weapons covered here is Apex Ore. You can get Apex Ore from stronger enemies in the later stages, but Stage 24 is one of the better farming spots because the material can drop regularly while the enemies are still manageable.
With enough Apex Ore, you can work toward the Infernal Overlord Great Sword and Bone Carver Katana. After crafting them, you can also improve their damage through better skills and runes.
How to Farm Apex Ore
Apex Ore is the main material you need for both of these high-end weapons. It starts becoming available from stronger enemies as you reach the later stages of the game.
For farming, Stage 24 is a good option to focus on. The enemies are not as difficult as those found in even higher stages, while Apex Ore can still drop regularly.
This makes Stage 24 a useful balance between farming speed and material drops. Rather than immediately pushing into the hardest stages, you can repeatedly clear Stage 24 to build up a stockpile of Apex Ore.
If your goal is to craft both weapons, it is better to save the ore instead of spending it as soon as you get enough for a lower-tier forge.
How Many Apex Ore for the Best Great Sword?
The Infernal Overlord Great Sword requires a much larger Apex Ore investment than the Katana. You need 13 Apex Ore to reach a 100% forge chance. This guarantees that your crafting attempt will succeed.
It is possible to try the forge with 12 Apex Ore, but the success chance drops to around 85%. That means you are taking an unnecessary risk when one additional Apex Ore can give you a guaranteed result.
For the safest approach:
- Farm Apex Ore at Stage 24.
- Save 13 Apex Ore.
- Use all 13 when forging the Great Sword.
- Avoid using only 12 unless you are willing to accept the lower success chance.
Best Great Sword: Infernal Overlord
The main Great Sword you should aim for is the Infernal Overlord Great Sword.
It has Infinite rarity and starts with around 708 million base power, making it one of the strongest weapons you can craft with Apex Ore.
However, the base power is only part of its potential. The skills you get when crafting the weapon can push its final power much higher.
For example, adding another SS-rarity skill can raise the weapon’s power to around 839 million. This shows why getting the weapon itself is only the first step.
If you manage to roll strong skills, the difference in final damage can be very noticeable.
How to Increase Infernal Overlord Damage
Once you have the Infernal Overlord Great Sword, you can continue improving it with runes and additional skills.
One useful option is the stronger Purple Thunder Rune. This rune gives you a 5% chance when hitting an enemy to deal bonus damage equal to 10% of your current Attack.
The weaker version only provides 7% of your current Attack as bonus damage, so the stronger Thunder Rune is clearly the better option when you are trying to maximize weapon damage.
You can also equip multiple skills on the same weapon. Because of this, getting a strong second skill can significantly increase the weapon’s final performance.
An SS-rarity skill is particularly valuable if you manage to roll one, so do not stop improving the weapon simply because you already have the Infernal Overlord base weapon.
Use Two Strong Thunder Runes
If you have access to two of the stronger Thunder Runes, equipping both can push the weapon’s damage even further.
The important version to look for is the Purple Thunder Rune that has a 5% chance to trigger bonus damage equal to 10% of your current Attack.
Combining strong runes with high-rarity skills gives the Infernal Overlord much more damage than its original base power suggests.
The general idea is simple: get the strongest base weapon first, then improve its extra effects instead of treating the initial craft as the finished build.
How to Craft the Best Katana
The Katana has a much lower Apex Ore requirement compared with the Great Sword.
You only need four Apex Ore to reach a 100% forge chance. This makes the Katana considerably easier to guarantee once you have established a reliable Apex Ore farming routine.
The weapon you want to target is Bone Carver.
Bone Carver also has Infinite rarity and comes with around 600 million power. While this is lower than the Infernal Overlord Great Sword’s roughly 708 million base power, it is still an extremely strong weapon.
The much cheaper crafting requirement also makes Bone Carver a useful target if you do not yet have enough Apex Ore for the Great Sword.
Bone Carver Can Also Make Money
Bone Carver has another advantage beyond its combat power. The weapon can reportedly be sold for around 500 million.
This means crafting Bone Carver can have value even if you are focused on building your in-game currency.
If you have enough Apex Ore available, you can potentially use the Katana forge as another way to turn your materials into valuable weapons. Just make sure the selling value and your current weapon needs make sense before spending your resources.
Best Order for Crafting
If you want to work toward both weapons, following a simple progression can help you avoid wasting Apex Ore. Start by farming Stage 24 until you have enough Apex Ore for your first guaranteed craft. Once you reach 13 Apex Ore, you can safely forge the Infernal Overlord Great Sword.
After getting the Great Sword, continue farming Stage 24 and collect another four Apex Ore. You can then use those four Apex Ore for a guaranteed Bone Carver Katana forge.
The progression looks like this:
- Farm Stage 24 for Apex Ore.
- Save 13 Apex Ore.
- Forge the Infernal Overlord Great Sword.
- Look for powerful skills, especially high-rarity options.
- Add strong Thunder Runes to increase damage.
- Farm another four Apex Ore.
- Forge Bone Carver with a guaranteed 100% chance.
- Improve both weapons with better skills and runes when possible.
Which Weapon Should You Prioritize?
If your main goal is maximum damage, the Infernal Overlord Great Sword should be your priority. Its base power is higher, and strong additional skills can push its total power much further.
Bone Carver is easier to craft because it requires only four Apex Ore, making it a good secondary target. It also has useful selling value if you need more money.
The Great Sword requires significantly more farming, but the extra investment can pay off once you start combining its high base power with strong skills and runes.
Do not think of forging as the end of the process. The initial weapon gives you the foundation, but skills and runes are what can push its damage much higher.
For the Infernal Overlord, prioritize strong additional skills and look for the better Purple Thunder Rune. Having two strong Thunder Runes can provide another noticeable boost.
Most importantly, avoid wasting Apex Ore on risky attempts when you are close to the guaranteed requirement. Thirteen Apex Ore gives you a 100% chance for the Great Sword, while four guarantees the Bone Carver Katana. By farming Stage 24 consistently and saving your materials, you can work toward both weapons without relying too heavily on chance.