Black Forge
The Black Forge is an advanced crafting station introduced in the Mistlands. It is required to craft and upgrade Mistlands and Ashlands tier weapons, armor, and shields. It represents the next major step beyond the standard Forge.
📍 Overview
| Unlock Biome | Mistlands |
|---|---|
| Crafting Station Type | Advanced Metal Crafting |
| Can Be Upgraded? | Yes |
| Requires Shelter? | Yes |
The Black Forge must be placed under a roof and partially enclosed to function.
🔨 Crafting the Black Forge
| Material | Amount |
|---|---|
| Black Core | 5 |
| Yggdrasil Wood | 10 |
| Black Marble | 10 |
Black Cores are found in Infested Mine dungeons.
⚒ What the Black Forge Crafts
The Black Forge is used to craft:
- Mistlands-tier weapons
- Carapace armor
- Carapace shield
- Arbalest
- Ashlands-tier Flametal gear
- Certain advanced upgrade components
Standard Forge cannot craft these items.
⬆ Black Forge Upgrades
Black Forge level increases by placing upgrade structures nearby.
| Upgrade Piece | Materials Required | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Black Forge Cooler | Refined Eitr, Copper | +1 Forge Level |
| Black Forge Anvil | Black Marble, Iron | +1 Forge Level |
Higher levels allow full upgrades of Mistlands and Ashlands gear.
🏗 Placement Tips
- Place near Eitr-related crafting stations.
- Keep close to storage for Carapace and Refined Eitr.
- Build inside main base for easy repairs.
- Combine with Galdr Table if running magic builds.
Late-game bases often dedicate a full workshop to Black Forge crafting.
⚠ Common Mistakes
- Not gathering enough Black Cores.
- Underestimating upgrade material costs.
- Forgetting shelter requirements.
- Placing upgrades outside radius.
Mistlands gear is expensive — plan material collection accordingly.
🛠 Strategy Tips
- Clear multiple Infested Mines early.
- Stockpile Refined Eitr before large crafting sessions.
- Upgrade weapons before full armor sets.
- Build redundant processing stations to reduce downtime.
The Black Forge marks true late-game crafting progression.