⚠️ Winter 2025 Update Warning
The crafting system has changed! Weapon types are now determined by WEIGHT (Ore Count), not just the recipe order. Old recipes may no longer work as expected.
The Forge Forging Guide: Weight System & Masterwork
The Winter 2025 Update introduced the Weight System. Weapon types are now determined strictly by the Total Ore Count you put into the furnace.
Check out our Best Builds Page for meta recipes!
Weapon Weight Thresholds
How to Control Weapon Type
The order of ores does NOT matter. Only the total quantity (Weight) determines the resulting weapon base. The stats (Damage, Speed, Passives) are determined by the types of ores used.
| Weapon Type | Ore Count Requirement | Stats Profile | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagger | 1 - 5 Ores | Very Fast / Low Dmg | Best for Glass Cannon builds |
| Katana / Rapier / Straight Sword | 6 - 15 Ores | Fast / Medium Dmg | Meta for Speed/Crit |
| Great Sword / Great Axe | 16 - 29 Ores | Slow / High Dmg | Standard Heavy Hitter |
| Colossal Sword | 30+ Ores | Very Slow / Extreme Dmg | Maximum AoE Range / Best XP |
The 3-Step Forging Process
Step 1: Heating
Hold the green button and move the bellows quickly but slightly. Small movements work best to raise temperature without overheating.
Step 2: Casting
Keep your cursor inside the moving yellow zone. This fills the mold. Consistency here improves base durability.
Step 3: Hammering
A rhythm game. Click when the circles align. Perfect hits = Masterwork Quality (+20-30% Stats).
Winter 2025 Meta Tips
- Dilution Rule: The multiplier formula is
(Sum of Multipliers) / Count. Adding low-tier ores (like Stone 0.2x) to fill space will LOWER your weapon's stats! Use "Filler Ores" with care. - Passive Stacking: Traits like "Glass Cannon" (Eye Ore) stack. Using too many (10+) results in -100% Max HP, causing INSTANT DEATH on spawn.
- Best XP: Colossal Swords (30+ Ores) still give the most XP for leveling Smithing.