Updated on February 22th, 2026: Our list of all Frostpire Expanse ores and passive ore traits in The Forge has been updated to include all the balance changes introduced in The Forge Island 4 update. The new update implemented a complete overhaul of drop chance and multiplier values for Island 4 Ores, and this list has all the correct new values.
The Frostpire Expanse was added to The Forge in the Winter Update on December 25, 2025, introducing a slew of new content for players to explore. Naturally, given that The Forge is a game centered around mining and forging, the most important addition is the 14 new Frostpire Expanse ores. In this guide, you’ll find a complete list of all ores in this region, alongside their traits, passives, multipliers, prices, and more.
TL:DR Quick Summary:
- There are 14 new Ores in the Frostpire Expanse region.
- Seven Ores from the Frostpire Expanse come with new passive Traits.
- The rarest Ore in this region is Icite, which has a 1 in 9898 chance to drop from mining.
- To reach this area, you'll need to be at least character level 70.
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All The Forge Frostpire Expanse Ores & Traits
The Forge Winter Island, also known as the Frostpire Expanse, is filled to the brim with rare new Ores that come with new multipliers and unique Traits, which you can use to boost your weapons and armor (provided you have the latest Winter Update Pickaxes). We’ve managed to discover all 14 of them, and we present you with a complete list of all new Island 3 Ores added with The Forge Winter Update, alongside their Traits, multipliers, price, and drop chance.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The trait values shown here assume an optimal ore distribution in the crafting recipe. Specifically, using 30% or more of an ore with a trait to reach its maximum stat bonuses. While traits can activate with as little as 10% of a recipe, lower ratios result in reduced stat values.
| New Frostpire Expanse Ore | Stats & Traits | Source Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Tungsten Ore Common Unyielding and absurdly dense. You feel more motivated just holding it. | Drop Chance: 1/30 Multiplier: 1.95x Price: 48.75$ Trait: It currently has no passive traits. | Icy Pebble, Icy Rock, Icy Boulder |
| Sulfur Ore Uncommon Yellow, brittle, and smells exactly how you expect. Useful, dangerous, and easy to regret. | Drop Chance: 1/36 Multiplier: 2.1x Price: 51.56$ Trait: It currently has no passive traits. | Icy Pebble, Icy Rock, Icy Boulder |
| Pumice Ore Rare Light, brittle, and full of air pockets. Floats briefly before remembering it's a rock. | Drop Chance: 1/44 Multiplier: 2.2x Price: 54.38$ Trait: It currently has no passive traits. | Icy Pebble, Icy Rock, Icy Boulder |
| Graphite Ore Rare Plain, dark, and deceptively useful. Not flashy, but it gets the job done without complaints. | Drop Chance: 1/52 Multiplier: 2.33x Price: 58.13$ Trait: Vitality +5% Extra Defense Trait: Stoneskin +12% Damage Reduction with 20% chance to activate | Icy Pebble, Icy Rock, Icy Boulder |
| Aetherit Ore Rare A broken piece of raw magic. Sharp, unstable, and absolutely not safe to pocket. | Drop Chance: 1/65 Multiplier: 2.55x Price: 63.75$ Trait (Armor & Weapons): Swiftness 5% extra movement speed | Icy Pebble, Icy Rock, Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal |
| Scheelite Ore Rare Dull at first glance, valuable once refined. The kind of ore that rewards patience. | Drop Chance: 1/79 Multiplier: 2.8x Price: 69.38$ Trait: It currently has no passive traits. | Icy Rock, Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal |
| Larimar Ore Epic Soft blue stone infused with calm energy. Holding it makes the caves feel less hostile, briefly. | Drop Chance: 1/96 Multiplier: 3.1x Price: 76.88$ Trait: It currently has no passive traits. | Icy Rock, Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal |
| Neurotite Ore Epic Warm and faintly organic in texture. Staying near it too long gives you strange ideas. | Drop Chance: 1/115 Multiplier: 3.2x Price: 80.63$ Trait: It currently has no passive traits. | Icy Rock, Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal |
| Frost Fossil Ore Epic Ancient remains frozen solid in eternal ice. Whatever it once was, it never got to finish dying. | Drop Chance: 1/820 Multiplier: 3.34x Price: 84.38$ Trait (Armor & Weapons): Lethality Increase physical damage by 17.5% Trait: Negative Swiftness -5% movement speed | Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal, Medium Ice Crystal |
| Tide Carve Ore Epic Shaped by relentless water pressure. Every edge tells a story of erosion and survival. | Drop Chance: 1/163 Multiplier: 3.5x Price: 88.13$ Trait: It currently has no passive traits. | Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal, Medium Ice Crystal |
| Velchire Ore Legendary Smooth, refined, and unnaturally cold. Looks expensive even before forging. | Drop Chance: 1/241 Multiplier: 4.7x Price: 103.13$ Trait (Armor): Swiftness 20% extra movement speed. | Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal, Medium Ice Crystal, Large Ice Crystal, Floating Crystal |
| Sanctis Ore Legendary Clean, radiant, and unnervingly pure. Feels wrong to break, but you do it anyway. | Drop Chance: 1/305 Multiplier: 5x Price: 112.5$ Trait (Armor): Endurance 18% more stamina | Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal, Medium Ice Crystal, Large Ice Crystal, Floating Crystal |
| Snowite Ore Legendary Light, sharp, and infused with wind energy. It almost floats when freshly mined. | Drop Chance: 1/721 Multiplier: 6x Price: 150$ Trait (Weapons): Snow Applies 15% attack speed and movement speed slow for 3 seconds, 30% on hit | Icy Pebble, Icy Rock, Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal |
| Iceite Mythical Light, sharp, and infused with wind energy. It almost floats when freshly mined. | Drop Chance: 1/1650 Multiplier: 8x Price: 196.88$ Trait (Weapons): Ice Freeze enemies for 2 seconds. 25% chance on hit. Has a cooldown of 12. | Icy Rock, Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal, Medium Ice Crystal, Large Ice Crystal, Floating Crystal |
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Please note that the ores listed above are specifically for the Frostpire Expanse region. Additionally, there are 14 new ores in The Peak region as part of the Froge Winter Update. Be sure to check out that guide as well to learn everything you need to know about those ores and their traits.
The Forge Winter Update Ores & Traits FAQ
In total, there are 14 new Ores
Yes, many of the new Ores have Traits that will buff your weapons and armor with passives.
The rarest ore is the Mythical Iceite Ore; it has a 1-in-9898 chance to drop.
Again, it's Iceite, with the multiplier of 10.5x.
The best early game Pickaxe for the new region is Snow Pickaxe, which will cost you $750, 000.
So there you have it, now you know everything about every new The Forge Winter Update Ore from Frostpire Expanse Island 3. And if you want to learn more about The Forge XMAS Update, make sure to check out our The Forge hub for all the latest guides, tier lists, tips, and tricks.
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