With dozens upon dozens of crafting results you can get from forging weapons with different combinations of ores in The Forge, it can really feel overwhelming when you try to figure out which weapons are the best in the game. From daggers to colossal swords, the choices are many, but resources are scarce. Are all weapons viable, or are there clear meta winners? Read our Roblox The Forge Weapon Tier List to find out.
QUICK SUMMARY:
- The best overall weapon in the Forge is Dragon Slayer (Colossal Swords).
- The highest DPS weapon in The Forge is the Chaos (Straight Swords).
- Weapon with the highest damage per hit is Skull Crusher (Colossal Swords).
- The fastest weapons in The Forge are the Dagger and the Falchion Knife (0.35s ATK Speed).
- The best mid-range weapon is Katana (Uchigatana / Tachi).
Updated on December 3: We’ve added images, a quick summary section, expanded our FAQ with new questions and answers, and made some slight changes to the Tier List. Take a look and see what’s new.
Ultimate Roblox The Forge Weapons Tier List
Before we jump to our tier list, keep in mind that the game has just launched in early beta and is far from a finished product. Many weapons currently feel like placeholders, while many within the same class of weapons are just aesthetically different but functionally the same. This is especially true for the Dagger class, where most of the weapons share the same stats, and the only difference is in how they look and their combat animations.
With that in mind, we expect many design changes and reworks in the coming months that will make these weapons stand out from one another and offer a more unique playstyle. For now, there's no sense in evaluating some of these weapons separately, as they are, in practical gameplay terms, the same thing.
Important Note: Stats of weapons in The Forge are not fixed. Rather, they depend on their crafting quality, which is tied to how well you complete the forging mini-games. In addition, runes play a great role in defining the power of a weapon in the game. You should keep that in mind.
The Forge Weapons S Tier (Godlike)
| Weapon Name | Stats | Pros & Cons | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Slayer (Colossal Swords) | Base DMG: 22 ATK Speed: 1.2s Range: 10 Studs Chance: 1/3 Base Price: $915 | + Perfect mix of DPS & long range + Best colossal sword in terms of pure damage output; it melts enemies faster than anything else. | 18.33 |
 Chaos (Straight Swords) | Base DMG: 9.75 ATK Speed: 0.5s Range: 8 Studs Chance: 1/64 Base Price: $84 | + By far the best weapon in the game in terms of pure DPS. + Solid range. - Extremely rare to get. | 19.50 |
 Hammer (Colossal Swords) | Base DMG: 22 ATK Speed: 1.24s Range: 10 Studs Chance: 1/2 Base Price: $915 | + Very close to the Dragon Slayer in terms of DPS, but slightly slower. + Very easy to obtain. | 17.74 |
A Tier (Top Performers)
| Weapon Name | Stats | Pros & Cons | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
 Great Sword (Colossal Swords) | Base DMG: 20 ATK Speed: 1.2s Range: 10 Studs Chance: 1/1 Base Price: $915 | + Very easy to get from forging. + Best weapon in terms of balance between stats and chances to get. + Extremely good DPS for its range. | 16.67 |
| Skull Crusher (Colossal Swords) | Base DMG: 24 ATK Speed: 1.4s Range: 10 Studs Chance: 1/2 Base Price: $915 | + The hardest-hitting weapon per single swing (24 DMG). - Quite slow, which makes each miss rather unforgiving. | 17.4 |
 Gladius Dagger (Daggers) | Base DMG: 5 ATK Speed: 0.35s Range: 6 Studs Chance: 1/4 Base Price: $45 | + The fastest light weapon in the game + Best balance between the amount of Ore you invest and the DPS you get. | 15.63 |
 Scythe (Great Axes)  Double Battle Axe (Great Axes) | Base DMG: 14.25/15.75 ATK Speed: 0.95s/1.05s Range: 9 Studs Chance: 1/2 or 1/4 Base Price: $45 | + Solid range and decent DPS. + Relatively easy to get. - Colossal Swords are simply better. | 15 |
 Falchion Sword (Straight Sword) Gladius Sword (Straight Sword)  Rapier (Straight Sword) | Base DMG: 7.5 ATK Speed: 0.5s Range: 8 Studs Chance: 1/1, 1/2 or 1/4 Base Price: $84 | + These are the gold standard for mid-range weapons in The Forge. + Nice DPS, solid range, reliable, and quite easy to get. | 15 |
B Tier (Solid)
| Weapon Name | Stats | Pros & Cons | Forging Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comically Large Spoon (Colossal Swords) | Base DMG: 18 ATK Speed: 1.2s Range: 10 Studs Chance: 1/16 Base Price: $915 | + Has the same DPS as Great Axes, and slightly better range - It's harder to get from forging. - It requires much more ore. | 15 |
 Ironhand (Gauntlets) | Base DMG: 7.6 ATK Speed: 0.5s Range: 6 Studs Chance: 1/1 Base Price: $153 | + The best Gauntlets in the game currently. + Solid DPS, goes well with on-hit runes. + Easy to get - Very short range | 15.20 |
 Uchigatana (Katana)  Tachi (Katana) | Base DMG: 8.5 / 8.925 ATK Speed: 0.6s / 0.63 Range: 9 Studs Chance: 1/1 or 1/2 Base Price: $243 | + The best mid-range option in the game + Aesthetically pleasing animations - Disappointingly low DPS | 14.17 |
C Tier ( Playable but Outclassed)
| Weapon Name | Stats | Pros & Cons | Forging Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
 Dagger (Daggers)  Falchion Knife (Daggers)  Hook (Daggers) | Base DMG: 5 ATK Speed: 0.35s Range: 6 Studs Chance: 1/1, 1/2 or 1/16 Base Price: $45 | + Only good for the early game due to being cheap. - Gladius Daggers are better - Short range, low DPS | 14.29 |
 Relevator (Gauntlets)  Boxing Gloves (Gauntlets) | Base DMG: 9.6/8 ATK Speed: 0.69s/0.59s Range: 6 Studs Chance: 1/16 or 1/4 Base Price: $153 | - Not a bad DPS, but range is really bad. | 13.9–13.5 |
D Tier (Weakest Overall - Avoid)
| Weapon Name | Stats | Pros & Cons | Forging Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cutlass (Straight Swords) | Base DMG: 9.375 ATK Speed: 0.66s Range: 8 Studs Chance: 1/4 Base Price: $120 | + Highest per-hit damage in its class - Very slow for the damage it deals, resulting in low DPS | 11.36 |
| Long Sword (Great Swords) | Base DMG: 12 ATK Speed: 1.1s Range: 9 Studs Chance: 1/2 Base Price: $485 | - The worst DPS in the game. Just avoid it. | 10.91 |
 Crusader Sword (Great Swords) | Base DMG: 12 ATK Speed: 1s Range: 9 Studs Chance: 1/1 Base Price: $485 | - Great Swords are the worst class in the game, and need a rework. | 12 |
In general, weapons in the game are currently very basic, with the only real differentiators being attack speed, range, and base damage. And within most categories, these are only slightly different or even the same, making it more of a personal visual and style choice rather than some special meta pick. We believe that the developers will rework these weapons later, but for now, it mostly comes down to small DPS differences and your personal playstyle.
And with that, our The Forge Weapon Tier List is complete. As you can see, there aren't really that many differences between these weapons, and the real power lies in The Forge's runes, as they add various passive effects that can be devastating with the right weapon. If you are interested in learning more about the system, check out our The Forge Rune Tier List.
The Forge Weapons FAQ
The best overall weapon in The Forge is the Dragon Slayer Colossal Sword. It has massive damage per hit, extremely long range, second-best DPS in the game, and it looks great.
The Chaos straight swords currently boast the highest DPS (damage per second) in the game. It is also one of the best weapons in The Forge in general.
The outcome depends on the color of the primary ore that you add to the mixture.
They will probably be reworked down the line, but we think it's because they are mostly there for cosmetic and style reasons, not for gameplay.
The amount of ore you add. The more you add, the better the chance of getting heavy weapon types. For more details, check out our dedicated The Forge crafting guide.
No, you can't. You can only sell. That's because the main gameplay loop is about mining and forging weapons. You can only sell gear you don't need, but you can't buy anything at this point.
You can improve weapons by enhancing them and adding Runes to them. Each time you enhance a weapon (which requires money and essence), you will improve stats across the board. On the other hand, adding Rune to weapons will give them unique passive abilities.
Nothing has been officially confirmed yet. However, we’re confident that the developers are planning to add new weapons, both within the existing weapon families and as entirely new weapon types. Maybe even with the Third Island update!
Nikola has been playing video games since his father bought him an NES and a Sega Mega Drive in the early 1990s. Over the years, he has mainly become a PC gamer with a love for narrative-driven RPGs, real-time strategy games, and psychological/survival horror titles. Still, he enjoys any game that’s worth his time.
