The Forge Races Tier List – All Races Ranked From Best to Worst

Choosing the right race in The Forge can completely change how fast you progress, how efficiently you mine, and how easily you survive tough enemies.

Every race comes with unique traits that affect mobility, combat, stamina, damage, and even economy.

Some races turn you into a late-game powerhouse, while others are only good for beginners.

After testing each race extensively and comparing their overall usefulness, we’ve created the complete tier list for all races in The Forge, along with their traits and rarity.

Use this list to reroll smarter and build your character around the strongest passives.


Complete Race Tier List in The Forge

Here is the full ranking for all races:

Tier Race
S Tier Angel, Demon
A Tier Dragonborn, Minotaur, Golem, Goblin
B Tier Shadow, Undead
C Tier Orc, Dwarf
D Tier Elf, Zombie
F Tier Human

The higher the tier, the stronger the bonuses and the rarer the race.

S-tier races have extremely low drop rates but offer unmatched power, while lower-tier races are more common and come with drawbacks.


S Tier Races in The Forge

S-tier races dominate every aspect of gameplay — mining, mobility, boss fighting, and survivability.

These races have the strongest passives and outperform every other race by a wide margin.

S Tier Race Table

Race Traits Rarity
Angel Wings: -20% Dash Cooldown, +50% Dash Distance, +15% Longer Dash IFrame, +20% Movement Speed, +25% Jump Boost, +20% Stamina
Mighty Clover: +25% Luck Boost. Smite: 50% chance to call Smite on hit for 30% physical damage
Holy Hand: infinite stamina while below 20% health
Mythical (0.5%)
Demon Demonic Powers: +20% Movement Speed, +20% Attack Speed, +20% Physical Damage, +20% stronger fire damage, +30% Height, +10% Width and Depth
Backfire: 25% chance to burn enemy when damage is taken
Cursed Aura: deals 10% weapon damage per second
Devil’s Finger: dash teleport with hellfire particles and 20% chance to create a fire circle dealing 45% weapon damage per second for 3 seconds
Mythical (0.5%)

A Tier Races in The Forge

A-tier races provide excellent bonuses and fit almost any build. They are not as overwhelming as S-tier races but still extremely strong and reliable throughout the game.

A Tier Race Table

Race Traits Rarity
Dragonborn Durable Scales: +20% Max HP and +10% Height
Sharp Fangs: +12% Physical Damage
Dragon’s Breath: 40% chance to burn enemy and deal 30% of weapon’s damage per second for 3 seconds
Legendary (1.5%)
Minotaur Beast: +20% Health, -10% Movement Speed, -10% Stamina, +10% Height, +20% Width and Depth
Bull’s Fury: While under 50% Health, activate Rage Mode which increases movement speed and physical damage by 30%
Legendary (1.75%)
Golem Tank: +30% Health, -10% Movement Speed, +30% Size
Heavy Hitter: +15% Attack Speed with heavy weapons
Stone Heart: 50% chance to lower incoming damage by 25%
Legendary (1.25%)
Goblin Tiny: -15% Health, -15% Size
Sneaky: +15% Movement Speed, +10% Attack Speed with daggers
Bargain: 12% discount when shopping
Rare (10.5%)

 


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B Tier Races in The Forge

B-tier races are decent, offering strong situational value but also clear weaknesses that limit their potential compared to top tiers.

B Tier Race Table

Race Traits Rarity
Shadow Shadow Pact: +15% Movement Speed, +10% Attack Speed, +10% Stamina, +5% Physical Damage, -10% Health
Phantom Step: On taking damage, 15% chance to turn into a shadow to dodge the attack
Epic (6%)
Undead Fragile Bones: -12% Health
Sharp Surface: Reflect 10% of the damage taken
Second Chance: Refills 50% of health when health is under 10% every 5 minutes
Rare (9%)

C Tier Races in The Forge

C-tier races are usable in the early game but get outclassed once you unlock better races. They offer mild stat boosts but come with too many drawbacks.

C Tier Race Table

Race Traits Rarity
Orc Heavy: -10% Stamina, -10% Movement Speed
Muscular: +10% Physical Damage, +15% Health, +10% Size
Rare (8%)
Dwarf Heavy Short: -20% Height, -5% Movement Speed
Gifted Miner: +15% Mining Damage, +5% Better Forge. Critical Mining: 20% chance to deal +50% damage to rocks
Epic (7%)

D Tier Races in The Forge

D-tier races offer minimal advantages and fall off quickly as enemies get stronger. Only recommended for early game beginners.

D Tier Race Table

Race Traits Rarity
Elf Superior Genes: +15% Stamina and +5% Height
Glorious: +7% Luck Boost
Uncommon (15%)
Zombie Rotten: -25% Health
Mutated Genes: +2% health regeneration every 5 seconds
Absorb: 15% chance to convert incoming damage to health
Uncommon (14%)

F Tier Races in The Forge

F-tier includes the weakest race — the one you start with — offering almost no advantage.

F Tier Race Table

Race Traits Rarity
Human Blessed: +3 percent Luck, +3 percent Extra XP Common (25 percent)

The Human race can get you started, but rerolling as soon as possible is highly recommended.


Final Thoughts

Whether you prefer raw damage, high mobility, tank builds, or economic perks, races shape your entire gameplay in The Forge.

If possible, aim for Angel or Demon, as they are meta-defining.

A-tier races offer strong alternatives, while lower-tier races are mostly stepping stones until you reroll something better.