Forge

The Forge is a core crafting station used to create and upgrade metal weapons, armor, tools, and shields. It marks the transition from early wood and bronze crafting to full metal progression.

Crafting • Metals • Weapons • Armor • Biomes

📍 Overview

Unlock Biome	Black Forest
Crafting Station Type	Metal Gear Crafting
Can Be Upgraded?	Yes
Requires Shelter?	Yes

The Forge must be placed under a roof and inside a partially enclosed structure to function.

🔨 Crafting the Forge

Material	Amount
Stone	4
Coal	4
Wood	10
Copper	6

Copper must first be smelted using a Smelter.

⚒ What the Forge Crafts

The Forge is used for:

Bronze weapons and armor
Iron weapons and armor
Silver-tier gear
Shields and metal tools
Upgrading metal equipment

Later tiers such as Mistlands gear require the Black Forge instead.

⬆ Forge Upgrades

Forge level increases by placing upgrade pieces nearby.

Upgrade Piece	Materials Required	Effect
Anvil	Wood 5, Bronze 10	+1 Forge Level
Forge Cooler	Fine wood 10, Copper 6	+1 Forge Level
Bellows	Wood 10, Deer hide 4, Chain 4	+1 Forge Level
Grinding Wheel	Sharpening Stone 1, Wood 25	+1 Forge Level
Smith's Anvil	Iron 20, Wood 5	+1 Forge Level

Higher forge levels allow upgrading gear to maximum quality.

🏗 Placement Tips

Keep Forge near Smelter and storage.
Place all upgrade pieces within radius.
Build inside main base for easy repairs.
Consider separate metal workshop areas.

Rain exposure will disable the Forge.

⚠ Common Mistakes

Forgetting shelter requirements.
Not placing all upgrade pieces close enough.
Underestimating metal needed for upgrades.
Smelting far from crafting area.

Iron-tier progression especially benefits from organized layout.

🛠 Strategy Tips

Upgrade weapons first before full armor sets.
Increase Forge level early to maximize durability.
Build dedicated smelting + forge rooms.
Stockpile coal before large crafting sessions.

Efficient Forge setup dramatically improves mid-game progression speed.