Here’s the updated The Forge Tier List ranking the races, weapons, and runes. Find out which races and weapons are the best. The tier list lists all races, runes, and weapons along with their stats.
The Forge Tier List Updates:
- Last Updated: November 27th, 2025
- Added Runes
- Notes: The Forge Codes
The Forge Tier List: Races
S-Tier
Angel
Angels offer unmatched mobility and stamina utility, making them ideal for combat, traversal, and survivability. Their Smite and stamina perks give them consistent value even in long fights.
Key Points:
- Mobility boost: faster movement, longer dash, shorter cooldown
- High stamina and strong jump boost
- Huge luck bonus
- Smite procs and infinite stamina at low HP
- Stats: -20% dash cooldown, +50% dash distance, +15% dash iframe, +20% movement speed, +25% jump boost, +20% stamina, +25% luck boost, 50% Smite chance (30% physical damage), infinite stamina below 20% HP.
Demon
Demons excel in aggressive play. High movement, attack, and fire damage buffs create top-tier DPS potential. Their AoE aura and hellfire effects add strong sustained damage.
Key Points:
- High speed, attack, and physical damage
- Strong fire synergy
- AoE damage aura while in combat
- Hellfire teleport dash with damage zone chance
- Stats: +20% movement speed, +20% attack speed, +20% physical damage, +20% fire damage, +30% height, +10% width & depth, 25% burn-back chance, 10% weapon-damage AoE, 20% hellfire circle chance (45% weapon DPS for 3 seconds).
A-Tier
Dragonborn
Dragonborn are powerful frontline fighters with strong damage and survivability. Burn effects add reliable bonus damage.
Key Points:
- Higher max HP and height
- +12% physical damage
- Dragon’s Breath: burn DoT on hit
- Stats: +20% max HP, +10% height, +12% physical damage, 40% burn chance (30% weapon damage per second for 3 seconds).
Golem
Golems are durable tanks with large size bonuses. Best suited for heavy melee builds.
Key Points:
- Very high health and size
- Faster heavy-weapon attack speed
- Damage reduction chance
- Stats: +30% health, -10% movement speed, +30% size, +15% heavy-weapon attack speed, 50% chance to reduce incoming damage by 25%.
Shadow
Excellent for evasive and fast-paced builds. High speed and stamina with defensive dodge triggers.
Key Points:
- High movement and attack speed
- Physical damage boost
- Phantom Step dodge chance on hit
- Stats: +15% movement speed, +10% attack speed, +10% stamina, +5% physical damage, -10% health, 15% dodge chance when hit.
B-Tier
Minotaur
Great for high-damage play once HP drops. Rage Mode turns them into strong late-fight bruisers.
Key Points:
- Big health and large body size
- Slower baseline speed and stamina
- Rage Mode: 30% speed and damage boost under 50% HP
- Stats: +20% health, -10% movement speed, -10% stamina, +10% height, +20% width & depth, +30% movement speed and +30% physical damage under 50% HP.
Dwarf
Solid utility race for mining and forging builds. Strong if resource progression is important.
Key Points:
- Shorter height, slightly slower
- Mining damage bonus
- Critical Mining: +50% rock damage chance
- Stats: -20% height, -5% movement speed, +15% mining damage, +5% forge quality, 20% chance for +50% mining damage.
Orc
Reliable melee-focused race with good health and physical damage, but slower than others.
Key Points:
- Lower stamina and speed
- Higher HP, size, and physical damage
- Stats: -10% stamina, -10% movement speed, +10% physical damage, +15% health, +10% size.
C-Tier
Undead
Sustain-focused defensive race. Good for niche survivability builds but has low baseline health.
Key Points:
- -12% health
- Damage reflection
- Second Chance HP restore every 5 minutes
- Stats: -12% health, reflect 10% taken damage, heal 50% HP when dropping below 10% (5-minute cooldown).
Goblin
Fast and agile, very strong early for dagger builds, but overall low survivability.
Key Points:
- Lower health and size
- High movement and attack speed (daggers)
- Shopping discounts
- Stats: -15% health, -15% size, +15% movement speed, +10% dagger attack speed, 12% shop discount.
Zombie
High sustain due to regeneration and damage absorption, but heavily penalized HP makes them risky.
Key Points:
- -25% max health
- Health regeneration every 5 seconds
- Absorb: chance to convert damage into HP
- Stats: -25% health, +2% HP regeneration every 5 seconds, 15% chance to convert damage into health.
D-Tier
Elf
Decent stamina and height boost with minor luck, but generally outclassed by higher rarity mobility races.
Key Points:
- +15% stamina
- +5% height
- Luck boost
- Stats: +15% stamina, +5% height, +7% luck boost
Human
A simple starter race with small XP and luck benefits. Good early but weak long-term.
Key Points:
- +3% luck
- +3% extra XP gain
- Stats: +3% luck, +3% extra XP.
The Forge Tier List: Weapons
- S Tier: Gauntlet, Katana, and Straight Sword
- A Tier: Colossal Sword and Dagger
- B Tier: Great Sword and Great Axe
Daggers Tier List
S-Tier
Gladius Daggers
The fastest dagger in the set, giving it the highest DPS despite the same base damage as others. Its shorter swing time makes it the best overall choice for pure speed and assassin builds.
Stats: 5 DMG, 0.32s attack speed, 6 studs range, 45$, 1/4 chance.
Description: Lightweight daggers modeled after the Roman Gladius, identical to the basic dagger but faster and visually cleaner.
A-Tier
Dagger
A reliable baseline weapon with strong speed and efficiency. Works well for any build thanks to consistent performance.
Stats: 5 DMG, 0.35s attack speed, 6 studs range, 45$, guaranteed (1/1).
Description: Lightweight dagger built for quick and precise close-range strikes.
Falchion Knife
Nearly identical to the basic dagger, with the same stats and slightly lower drop odds. Good alternative but not functionally superior.
Stats: 5 DMG, 0.35s attack speed, 6 studs range, 45$, 1/2 chance.
Description: A curved, agile knife suited for flexible movement and fast slashes.
B-Tier
Hook
Same stats as the standard dagger but much harder to obtain, offering no mechanical advantage. Purely cosmetic until a unique effect is added.
Stats: 5 DMG, 0.35s attack speed, 6 studs range, 45$, 1/16 chance.
Swords Tier List
Chaos – S Tier
The strongest sword in the category thanks to significantly higher base damage. Best option for burst and DPS, even with equal speed and reach.
Stats: 9.75 DMG, 0.5s attack speed, 8 studs range, 84$, 1/64 chance.
Falchion Sword – A Tier
A reliable, well-rounded sword with balanced speed, reach, and damage. Good for general melee without any drawbacks.
Stats: 7.5 DMG, 0.5s attack speed, 8 studs range, 84$, 1/1 chance, curved blade with strong cleave.
Description: A slightly heavier curved sword built for stronger strikes and consistent close-range pressure.
Gladius Sword – A Tier
Matches the Falchion in performance but slightly rarer. Offers the same efficiency with a historical double-edged aesthetic.
Stats: 7.5 DMG, 0.5s attack speed, 8 studs range, 84$, 1/2 chance, Roman double-edge design.
Description: A close-combat sword inspired by the Roman Gladius, known for its lethal thrusting efficiency.
Cutlass – B Tier
Identical stats but harder to obtain without offering functional advantages. Good sword, but overshadowed by more accessible options.
Stats: 7.5 DMG, 0.5s attack speed, 8 studs range, 84$, 1/4 chance.
Rapier – C Tier
Works fine stat-wise but offers nothing unique, and its lower drop rate makes it less appealing compared to others with equal performance.
Stats: 7.5 DMG, 0.5s attack speed, 8 studs range, 84$, 1/8 chance.
Great Swords Tier List
Crusader Sword – S Tier
The better of the two greatswords thanks to a faster swing speed. Higher DPS and smoother handling make it the optimal choice for heavy-weapon users.
Stats: 12 DMG, 1s attack speed, 9 studs range, 356$, 1/1 chance.
Long Sword – A Tier
Same damage and range as the Crusader Sword but slower, resulting in lower DPS. Still a solid heavy weapon, just less efficient overall.
Stats: 12 DMG, 1.1s attack speed, 9 studs range, 356$, 1/2 chance.
Description: No in-game description yet.
Gauntlet Tier List
Relevator – S Tier
Strongest gauntlet thanks to its high damage per hit. While slower than the others, its damage scaling makes it the best choice for burst-focused builds.
Stats: 9.6 DMG, 0.69s attack speed, 6 studs range, 153$, 1/16 chance.
Ironhand – A Tier
Fastest gauntlet in the category with respectable damage output. Best for players who want consistent DPS and smooth combos.
Stats: 7.6 DMG, 0.5s attack speed, 6 studs range, 153$, 1/1 chance.
Boxing Gloves – B Tier
Higher base damage than Ironhand but noticeably slower. Good for heavier punches, but the reduced speed lowers overall DPS.
Stats: 8 DMG, 0.59s attack speed, 6 studs range, 153$, 1/4 chance.
Katanas Tier List
Tachi – S Tier
Slightly higher damage and only marginally slower, giving it stronger overall DPS. Best katana option for consistent high-damage swings.
Stats: 8.925 DMG, 0.63s attack speed, 9 studs range, 243$, 1/2 chance.
Uchigatana – A Tier
A balanced katana with a clean mix of speed and power. Faster attack timing gives it smoother combos and reliable DPS.
Stats: 8.5 DMG, 0.6s attack speed, 9 studs range, 243$, 1/1 chance.
Great Axes Tier List
Double Battle Axe – S Tier
Highest damage in the great-axe category with strong burst potential. Although slightly slower, the higher base DMG pushes its overall DPS above the Scythe. Best for heavy hitters and tanky melee builds.
Stats: 15.75 DMG, 1.05s attack speed, 9 studs range, 490$, 1/1 chance.
Scythe – A Tier
Faster and smoother than the Double Battle Axe but held back by noticeably lower base damage. Good for players who prefer speed over raw power.
Stats: 14.25 DMG, 0.95s attack speed, 9 studs range, 490$, 1/2 chance.
Colossal Swords Tier List
Skull Crusher – S Tier
The hardest-hitting colossal weapon. Slower than others, but its massive 24 damage gives it the best raw DPS and burst potential.
Stats: 24 DMG, 1.4s attack speed, 10 studs range, 915$, 1/2 chance.
Dragon Slayer – S Tier
A top-tier option combining high damage with one of the fastest speeds among colossal weapons. Extremely efficient and consistent.
Stats: 22 DMG, 1.2s attack speed, 10 studs range, 915$, 1/3 chance.
Hammer – A Tier
Higher damage than the Great Sword with only a small speed penalty. Strong choice for heavy builds without extreme drawbacks.
Stats: 22 DMG, 1.24s attack speed, 10 studs range, 915$, 1/2 chance.
Great Sword – B Tier
A straightforward colossal sword with balanced stats. Reliable but outclassed by stronger options in the same category.
Stats: 20 DMG, 1.2s attack speed, 10 studs range, 915$, 1/1 chance.
Comically Large Spoon – C Tier
A novelty weapon with lower damage than all other colossal choices. Works fine, but strictly inferior for performance-focused builds.
Stats: 18 DMG, 1.2s attack speed, 10 studs range, 915$, 1/16 chance.
The Forge Tier List: Top 10 Weapons
- Skull Crusher
24 DMG, 1.4s, 10 studs
Strongest raw damage in the entire game, highest burst potential. - Dragon Slayer
22 DMG, 1.2s, 10 studs
Excellent mix of high power and fast colossal speed, top practical DPS. - Double Battle Axe
15.75 DMG, 1.05s, 9 studs
Best great-axe DPS with heavy-hitting consistency. - Chaos
9.75 DMG, 0.5s, 8 studs
Strongest fast weapon, extremely efficient DPS for its speed class. - Relevator
9.6 DMG, 0.69s, 6 studs
Best gauntlet for burst damage and fast close-range pressure. - Crusader Sword
12 DMG, 1s, 9 studs
Most efficient great sword, excellent damage per swing. - Tachi
8.925 DMG, 0.63s, 9 studs
Best katana for consistent high DPS with smooth attack flow. - Scythe
14.25 DMG, 0.95s, 9 studs
Fast great-axe option with strong DPS and better handling. - Gladius Daggers
5 DMG, 0.32s, 6 studs
Fastest weapon in the game, top assassin DPS due to extreme swing speed. - Hammer
22 DMG, 1.24s, 10 studs
Heavy but efficient colossal weapon with strong raw damage.
The Forge Tier List: Pickaxe
S-Tier Pickaxe
- Arcane Pickaxe
75 Mine Power, +100% Luck, 3 rune slots, $125,000
Best late-game pickaxe due to overwhelming luck and top-tier slots. Ideal for rare ore farming. - Demonic Pickaxe
175 Mine Power, +47.5% Luck, 3 rune slots, $500,000
Highest Mine Power in the game with solid luck and max rune capacity. Absolute end-game monster for raw power. - Magma Pickaxe
135 Mine Power, +46% Luck, 2 rune slots, $150,000
Exceptional mine speed and good luck. Best overall “value” pickaxe before true end-game.
A-Tier Pickaxe
- Lightite Pickaxe
100 Mine Power, +62% Luck, 1 rune slot, $98,500
Highest luck before Arcane, very strong mid-to-late game pickaxe. - Mythril Pickaxe
80 Mine Power, +55% Luck, 2 rune slots, $67,500
Fantastic stat balance with strong mine power and great luck scaling. - Uranium Pickaxe
67 Mine Power, +41% Luck, 2 rune slots, $37,500
Reliable, fast, and efficient—great for mid-game farming. - Titanium Pickaxe
55 Mine Power, +43% Luck, 2 rune slots, $22,500
Slightly weaker than Uranium, but still strong for its price.
B-Tier Pickaxe
- Cobalt Pickaxe
36 Mine Power, +35% Luck, 2 rune slots, $10,000
Entry-level Forgotten Kingdom pickaxe with good luck for its tier. - Platinum Pickaxe
24 Mine Power, +25% Luck, 2 rune slots, $4,400
Great early-mid game value with strong luck improvement. - Stonewake’s Pickaxe
33 Mine Power, +10% Luck, 1 rune slot, $3,333
High mine power early on, but low luck keeps it from being top-tier.
C-Tier Pickaxe
- Golden Pickaxe
16 Mine Power, +15% Luck, 1 rune slot, $1,500
First real “luck pickaxe,” useful for early rare ore drops. - Iron Pickaxe
10 Mine Power, +5% Luck, 0 rune slots, $500
Efficient early-game balance before big upgrades. - Bronze Pickaxe
7 Mine Power, +0% Luck, 0 rune slots, $150
Solid early progression pickaxe, but quickly replaced.
D-Tier Pickaxe
- Stone Pickaxe
4 Mine Power, +0% Luck, 0 rune slots, free
Only good for starter tasks. Immediately outclassed.
The Forge Tier List: Runes
S Tier Runes
- Drain Edge: Heal: Restores a small portion of PHY DMG dealt.
- Blast Chip: Explosion: Creates an explosion at the enemy’s location, inflicting AoE DMG.
A+ Tier Runes
- Miner Shard: Luck: Provides more Luck. Yield: Increased chance of gaining one extra ore while mining, depending on which Miner rune you have obtained. Mine Speed: Boosts mining speed by a set amount, depending on the type of mining rune. Mine Power: Boosts pickaxe damage by a set amount, depending on the mining rune variant.
- Flaming Spark: Burn: (DoT) Fire DMG based on Weapon DMG.
- Chill Dust: Crowd Control: Slows enemy movement and ATK SPD.
A Tier Runes
- Venom Crumb: Poison: (DoT) Poison DMG based on Weapon DMG.
- Frost Speck: Ice: Freezes enemies for a short duration. Has a small chance to trigger and a short cooldown.
- Rage Mark: Berserk: Increases PHY DMG and Movement SPD. Activates when HP falls below 35%.
B Tier Runes
- Ward Patch: Shield: Reduces incoming DMG.
- Rot Stitch: Toxic Veins: Inflicts poison DMG when health is below 35%.
- Briar Notch: Thorns: Reflects DMG. Max DMG is reflected and capped at the user’s max HP.
So that’s it for now in this post on The Forge Tier List ranking weapons, runes, and races.
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