Updated on December 26, 2025: Added all the Island 3 Ores and traits. Will update with precise recipes soon.
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Best for Island 2: Darkryte and Magmaite.
Best for Island 3: Etherealite for Armor and Iceite/Voidstar for weapons. Also, Suryafal, Heavenite and Gargantuan have the highest multipliers for end-game armor and weapons.
I’ll guide you through the best Ore Traits in The Forge for weapons and armor. This guide includes individual ranking reasons, and the best end-game combinations for traits. Here’s my The Forge Ore Trait tier list and guide.
Best Ore Traits in The Forge (Mid Game – Island 2)
This The Forge Ore tier list is specialized for the mid game. Darkryte and Demonite get better in the end-game. As for the tier list, it’s focused on crafting the best Armor and Weapons. I ranked traits that are always active and useful higher, while lower tiers have traits with lower reliability.
Ore Traits Explained: You need at least 10% of an Ore when forging for the Trait to activate. Aim for 30% of that ore in your components for optimal effects. A balanced build should include three high-trait ores at 30% and one support at 10% since you can stack multiple traits. To boost damage, high multiplier ores can be used without traits.
Best Runes: After crafting, check our best runes guide for recommendations.
S-Tier Ore Traits
| Ores & Traits | Ranking Reason | Effect |
|---|---|---|
 Obsidian (Armor)Epic1/333Volcanic Rock2.35x |
Best Defense boost for Armor; must-have at 30%. | 30% extra defense on Armor. |
 Eye Ore (Weapon and Armor)Legendary1/1333Basalt Rock, Basalt Core, Basalt Vein, Volcanic Rock4x |
Most flexible DPS trait for both weapons and armor. | -10% health, +15% damage boost on Weapons/Armor. |
 Rivalite (Weapon)Epic1/569Basalt Vein, Volcanic Rock3.33x |
Works well with Rune Crit Chance boosts; excellent DPS. | +20% critical strike chance on Weapons. |
 Magmaite (Weapon)Legendary1/3003Volcanic Rock5x |
Great for high base damage weapons; great for multiple enemies. | 50% AOE explosion damage with 35% chance on-hit on Weapons. |
A-Tier Ore Traits
| Ores & Traits | Ranking Reason | Effect |
|---|---|---|
 Uranium (Armor)Legendary1/777Basalt Vein3x |
Great secondary trait for armor for extra damage; good over Demonite. | 5% of player max health as AOE damage while in combat, on Armor. |
 Mythril (Armor)Legendary1/813Basalt Vein3.5x |
Lesser than Obsidian, but worth it for more health. | 15% extra defense on Armor. |
 Fireite (Weapon)Legendary1/2187Volcanic Rock4.5x |
Single-target damage amplifier; good for burns. | 20% burn for 2 seconds with 30% chance on-hit on Weapons. |
B-Tier Ore Traits
| Ores & Traits | Ranking Reason | Effect |
|---|---|---|
 Darkryte (Armor)Mythical1/5555Volcanic Rock6.3x |
Demanding to farm early, better late-game; use for a small dodge chance. | Armor Only: 15% chance to dodge upon taking damage. |
C-Tier Ore Traits
| Ores & Traits | Ranking Reason | Effect |
|---|---|---|
 Demonite (Armor)Mythical1/3666Volcanic Rock5.5x |
Expensive for mid-game; best in late-game for high multipliers. | 20% burn for 2 seconds with 15% chance on-hit & 25% chance to burn when damage is taken. |
D-Tier Ore Traits
| Ores & Traits | Ranking Reason | Effect |
|---|---|---|
 Poopite (Weapon)Epic1/131Pebble, Rock, Boulder1.2x |
Triggers when health is low; more of a panic button. | Deal % poison damage around you for X seconds, activating below 35% HP. |
 Lightite (Armor)Legendary1/3333Basalt Vein4.6x |
Minimal effect; not worth the investment. | Speed Boost on Armor. |
Best Armor Recipe in The Forge (Late Game – Island 2)
Darkryte shines in the late game when you have enough to provide a solid dodge chance. You’ll gather DPS using Demonite and HP through Obsidian/Mythril. Until then, utilize Obsidian and Mythril paired with Eye Ore for DPS. Here’s how to craft the best armor in The Forge.
Late Island 2 Armor
| Heavy Armor | Best Ores |
|---|---|
| Chestplate | 20 Darkryte, 8 Demonite, 6 Obsidian, 6 Mythril |
| Helmet | 12 Darkryte, 6 Demonite, 4 Obsidian, 4 Mythril |
| Leggings | 16 Darkryte, 6 Demonite, 4 Obsidian, 4 Mythril |
Mid Island 2 Armor
| Heavy Armor | Best Ores |
|---|---|
| Chestplate | 18 Mythril, 10 Eye Ore, 10 Obsidian |
| Helmet | 9 Mythril, 9 Uranium, 9 Obsidian |
| Leggings | 12 Mythril, 10 Eye Ore, 8 Obsidian |
Check out our Forge Crafting Guide if you need a refresher on crafting mechanics.
Best Weapon Recipe in The Forge (Late Game – Island 2)
Avoid Colossal Swords until late game unless farming coin by crafting and selling them. They offer the highest DPS but are best reserved for that stage. Here’s a full breakdown of weapons and their optimal crafting ingredients.
| Weapon | Best Ores |
|---|---|
| Colossal Sword Late Game | 25 Darkryte, 25 Demonite, 10 Eye Ore |
| Katana Best for mid-to-late game | 6 Darkryte or 8 Darkryte with 4 Magmaite, 4 Demonite or 4 Magmaite, 3 Eye Ore |
| Straight Sword Best for mid-to-late game | 4 Darkryte, 2 Fireite, 1 Eye Ore |
| Gauntlets Best for mid-to-late game | 4 Darkryte, 3 Demonite, 2 Eye Ore |
Best Ore Traits in The Forge (Mid Game – Island 3)
This Island 3 Ore Trait tier list is for early to mid-game Island 3. As you tackle the late game, higher multiplier Ores become vital, such as Etherealite for Armor and Iceite/Voidstar for weapons. Additionally, Suryafal, Heavenite, and Gargantuan will dominate in the end-game due to their multipliers of 17.5x, 25x, and 33.3x, respectively. Here are their effects and stats.
I’ve listed all these Ores below with their basic stats, but my Full Ore List will provide more details on all Island 3 Ores.
Island 3 Ore Traits Listed
| Island 3 Ores With Traits | Trait Effects |
|---|---|
 EtherealiteMythical11.1x |
+35% Vitality (Armor) |
 VoidstarLegendary10x |
+33 Crit Chance, +15% Crit Damage, -15% Vitality (Weapon) |
 CrimsoniteEpic8.5x |
+20% Physical Damage (BOTH) |
 MosasaursitSpecial7x |
-25% Swiftness, +65% Vitality (Armor) |
 IceiteMythical10.5x |
Freeze enemies for 2 seconds on hit (25% proc chance) (Weapon) |
 MalachiteEpic8.8x |
Deals +10% of weapon damage as poison per second for 3 seconds (33% chance on hit) (Weapon) |
 SnowiteLegendary8x |
-15% Attack Speed and Movement Speed slow on enemies on hit (30% proc chance) (Weapon) |
 Frost FossilEpic4.5x |
+17.5% Physical Damage, -5 Speed (Armor & Weapon) |
 VelchireLegendary5.5x |
+20% Speed (Armor) |
 SanctisLegendary6x |
+18% Stamina (Armor) |
 GraphiteRare3.1x |
+5% HP +12% Damage Reduction (20% Chance to activate) (Armor) |
 AetheritRare3.4x |
+5% Speed (Armor) |
That’s it for my guide on the best Ore traits in The Forge. Dive into crafting and let your adventures unfold! What recipes have you found effective? Share your experiences below!