Updated on December 22: The Forge Winter Update is here, and it's time to once again check out what the best sword recipes in the game are. If you want to have the best swords to fight Island 3 enemies and stay ahead of the curve while grinding for new items, check out our ultimate list of the best swords in The Forge. We've tested these builds thoroughly, and we are almost certain that you will not find better builds than these.
TL:DR Quick Summary:
- The best Sword Recipe Ores are Darkryte, Magmaite and Eye Ore.
- The best Sword DPS in Dark Forge is with 110 base damage.
- The best sword in The Forge is the Chaos Straight Sword.
If you're looking for a sword to swing around, then you'll want to check out the best sword recipes in The Forge! The core gameplay loop of The Forge Roblox experience revolves around mining Ore and forging increasingly powerful gear to take on tougher enemies. High-quality Ore is precious, hard to find, and even harder to grind. With that in mind, you’ll want to spend it only on the best weapons. Read on to discover the best Colossal and Straight Sword recipes in The Forge.
Best Sword Recipes in The Forge Winter Update
The best sword in The Forge is the Chaos Straight Sword. In fact, it’s one of the strongest weapons in the game overall. That said, other Straight Swords (such as the Falchion, Gladius, and Rapier) are also excellent choices, all placed firmly in the A tier of our The Forge Weapons Tier List. They strike a perfect balance between solid range for safe play, raw damage output, and fast attack speed.
Of course, to get the most value out of any of them, you’ll need a good crafting result and the perfect Ore combination for the best Sword recipe in The Forge. With that in mind, here are the best crafting recipes for Straight Swords.
| Ores Recipe | Crafting Stats | Stats & Passives |
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| x4 Darkryte x2 Magmaite | Multiplier 5.87x Success Rate 86% (Chaos 1/16 Chance) | Base Damage: 110
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| x4 Demonite x2 Magmaite | Multiplier 5.33x Success Rate 86% (Chaos 1/16 Chance) | Base Damage: 100
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| x3 Darkryte x2 Eye Ore x2 Magmaite | Multiplier 5.27x Success Rate 74% (Chaos 1/16 Chance) | Base Damage: 79.07
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| x4 Demonite x2 Fireite x1 Magmaite | Multiplier 5.14x Success Rate 74% (Chaos 1/16 Chance) | Base Damage: 77.15
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As you can see, the best Ores for Straight Swords in The Forge are Demonite and Darkryte, which makes sense, since they are the two Mythical Ores with the highest multipliers. I didn’t include Arcane Crystal Ore because it is essentially unobtainable, so recommending recipes that use it is pointless. That said, if you happen to be ridiculously lucky and already own one of these Ores, then by all means - go for it.
When it comes to Ore Traits, the best Ore for Swords in The Forge is Magmaite, thanks to its AoE damage on hit. This is especially important because the main weakness of this weapon type is dealing with multiple enemies, something Magmaite’s trait effectively solves.
Before we move on to Colossal Swords, I want to wrap up by saying that while the Chaos is obviously the ideal outcome, don’t stress if you end up with another Straight Sword. They’re all fairly strong choices in both the mid-game and late-game.
The Best Colossal Sword Recipe in The Forge
If you’re the “bigger is better” type, then you already know which weapon class is made for you in The Forge. Yup, I'm talking about the mighty Colossal Swords. These gargantuan blades pack a massive punch, with each swing capable of deleting weaker mobs out of existence in a single hit. They may not be as flashy as faster weapons, but they absolutely leave a mark. But enough yapping, let’s jump into the list of the best Colossal Sword recipes in The Forge.
| Ores Recipe | Crafting Stats | Stats & Passives |
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| x35 Darkryte x15 Magmaite | Multiplier 5.91x Success Rate 70% | Base Damage: 235.57
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| x35 Demonite x15 Magmaite | Multiplier 5.35x Success Rate 70% | Base Damage: 213.28
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| x12 Darkryte x10 Eye Ore x10 Magmaite x8 Demonite | Multiplier 5.33x Success Rate 65% | Base Damage: 208.87
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Building a Colossal Sword requires a massive amount of Ore, and as you can see, there’s no guarantee that you’ll actually get one from crafting, so it’s a bit of a lottery. That said, the potential payoff is well worth the risk, as the result is an absolute powerhouse of a weapon. All three The Forge Colossal Sword recipes start with over 200 base damage, on top of gaining powerful Traits from their Ores.
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Since Colossal Swords are fairly slow and don’t exactly boast impressive attack speeds, adding Magmaite’s AoE damage is essential. It provides much-needed wave-clear utility, allowing you to deal with multiple smaller, annoying mobs without wasting your massive swings on them.
The Best Runes for Swords in The Forge
The final piece of the puzzle is, of course, Runes. Runes are an essential part of any build in The Forge, as they provide weapons with powerful passive abilities that can alter your build in ways that make them even stronger. And to be frank with you, there are two best Runes in the game that pair well with practically any weapon in the game.
We’re talking about the Blast Chip and Draining Edge. Unless you’re running a very specific build, you should always slot these two Runes onto your weapons. Keep in mind that their effects stack, meaning you can apply two or even three of them to a single weapon for maximum impact. If your weapon has up to three Rune slots, you can even run three Blast Chips if you want to go all in.
The Forge Sword Recipes FAQ
Placing just 6 Ores of any kind gives you an 86% chance to craft a Straight Sword. It’s a small investment, and in most cases, you’re practically guaranteed to get what you want, unless you’re aiming for the Chaos, which only has a 1/16 chance within the Straight Sword group.
The best Straight Sword is the Chaos, which has the highest DPS in the game and a solid 8-stud range. It is the best meta weapon currently in The Forge.
Placing exactly 50 Ores into the crucible gives you a 70% chance to craft a Colossal Sword. You can go with more, but it takes a significant amount of or to raise it by even one percent.
The best Colossal Sword is the Dragon Slayer, boasting a massive 18.33 DPS and an insane 10-stud range.
The best Runes are the Blast Chip and Draining Edge
The best Straight Sword recipe is x4 Darkryte and x2 Magmaite. When it comes to Colossal Sword, the best recipe is x35 Darkryte and x15 Magmaite (for war DPS power and AoE damage).
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