Key Takeaways
- The Forge combines mining, crafting, and battling, making resource management crucial for success.
- Only 11 ores provide traits, and this guide ranks them to help you choose the best Traits in The Forge.
- S-Tier traits like Darkryte and Demonite offer powerful effects, such as dodging attacks and inflicting burn damage.
- Defensive traits from ores like Obsidian and Mythril are valuable for late-game cave exploration.
- Poopite ranks the lowest due to its weak effects and long cooldown, making it suitable only for early game.
The Forge is a new Roblox experience that has generated a massive hype within the community due to its creativity. The game combines mining for ores, crafting powerful equipment, and battling enemies into one cohesive experience, making resource management and combat effectiveness key to success. However, some ores offer certain traits that completely transform your playstyle.
Speaking of traits, there are many Ore options to choose from, but only 11 of them provide you with traits. They all have their unique effects and buffs that cater to your playstyle. However, not all traits are as good as you think. So, to help you choose the best traits for your armor and weapon, here’s a complete guide on The Forge Trait Tier List ranking every one of them.
Every Trait in The Forge – Ranked
| Tier | Ore Traits |
|---|---|
| S | Darkryte, Demonite, Magmaite |
| A | Obsidian, Uranium, Eye Ore, Rivalite |
| B | Fireite, Mythril, Lightite |
| C | Poopite |
The above list provides a comprehensive overview of all the ores that contain unique traits and are currently available in the game. In the above list, S-tier ores have the best traits, whereas the C-tier ores have the weakest traits. Moreover, they are ranked based on their value and effectiveness in all stages of the game. So, to break it down for you, we’ve listed all the ores and their respective traits, explaining why they’re ranked as follows.
S Tier – Best Traits in The Forge
| Ore & Multiplier | Trait | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
 Darkryte (6.3x) | Has a 15% chance to turn into a shadow to dodge the enemy attack (Armor) | + Can dodge enemy attacks, which is a lifesaver in dire situations. + A solid trait if you explore the deeper sections of the caves. + Synergizes well with any ore combinations. |
 Demonite (5.5x) | Inflicts 20% burn for 2 seconds with a 15% chance on-hit, and can also have a 25% chance to burn the enemy when damage is taken | + Can be good for dealing passive damage, making it good against high-level bosses. + Good trait for dealing with DoT, especially in deeper cave exploration. + A must-have item if you’re in the late-game. |
 Eye Ore (4x) | Increases +15% damage on Weapons, plus Armor, and reduces health by -10% | + Good in both weapons and armor, as it can increase your overall damage output. + Excellent trait if you can dodge attacks. + Max health reduction doesn’t affect much, especially if you’ve a race that compensates for it. |
A Tier Traits
| Ore & Multiplier | Trait | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
 Obsidian (2.35x) | Can grant up to 30% extra defense on armor | + Powerful trait to have, especially for late-game content. + Can be obtained frequently, once you get access to the Volcanic Depths. – Multiplier value is a bit less. |
 Uranium (3x) | Deal 5% of your max HP as AoE damage when used in armor | + Good for dealing passive damage to enemies, especially in close combat. + Synergises well with gauntlets for high DPS. – Multiplier value is low. |
 Magmaite (5x) | Deal 50% AoE explosion damage with a 35% chance to deal on-hit damage with weapons | + Good for dealing AoE damage, especially in close quarters. + Synergizes well with faster attack speed weapons. – Doesn’t synergize well with slow attack speed weapons. |
 Rivalite (3.33x) | Increases the crit chance by +20% to weapons | + Good trait when paired with high attack speed weapons. + Increases your overall DPS. – Has a very moderate multiplier value. |
B Tier Traits
| Ore & Multiplier | Trait | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
 Fireite (4.5x) | Adds up to a 30% chance to burn enemies with 20% damage for 2 seconds | + Allows you to deal high DoT. + Has a solid multiplier value. – Demonite’s trait outclasses it. |
 Mythril (3.5x) | Adds up to 15% extra defense to armor | + Solid defensive trait, especially for mid to late game content. + Has a solid multiplier value. – Obsidian’s trait provides a better defensive trait. |
 Lightite (4.6x) | Gain a burst of movement speed when used in armor | + Good for escaping dire situations. + Grants you high mobility in tight spaces. – Not good as a single trait setup build. |
C Tier – Worst Trait in The Forge
| Ore & Multiplier | Trait | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
 Poopite (2.35x) | When below 35% HP, deal poison damage within your radius for 5 seconds, and also inflict the fear status on enemies. Also has a 15-second cooldown and works on both armor and weapon | + Only good for early game content. – Cooldown is way too high. – Has a weak multiplier value. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Only 11 ores in the game currently offer unique traits that can affect your combat style and progression
Darkryte, Demonite, and Eye Ore are ranked in the S-Tier due to their powerful effects, like dodging attacks, strong burn damage, and major damage boosts.
Poopite is ranked in the C-Tier because of its low multiplier value and long cooldown, making it useful only in the early stages of the game.
Yes. Ores like Obsidian and Mythril provide strong defense boosts that are especially helpful in mid to late-game cave exploration.
Absolutely. Some traits boost AoE or crit builds, others improve mobility or survivability, and a few enhance DoT. Choosing the right trait depends entirely on your weapon type and preferred combat strategy.
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