Ores in The Forge do much more than increase a weapon’s base stats.
Once you reach mid and late game, the right ores can completely transform your gear, adding burn damage, explosions, dodge chances, AOE effects, and even movement buffs.
If you want weapons and armor that feel powerful instead of basic, you need to know which ores provide special traits and where they drop.
This guide lists every trait-giving ore in The Forge, their full effects, and the exact drop locations so you always mine with purpose.
All The Forge Ores Traits List (Explained)
Not every ore in the game has a unique trait. Some simply act as crafting materials, while others add powerful passives that can carry you through tough late-game areas.
Below is the full list of ores that provide special traits when used in weapons, armor, or both.
Complete The Forge Ores Traits Table
| Ore | Ore Image | Traits | Used in | Obtainment |
| Mosasaursit |
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-25% swiftness and +65% vitality | Armor | Iceburg |
| Gargantuan Ore |
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Deals 20% of weapon damage as fire per seconds for 2 seconds. 20% chance on hit. Cause an explosion at location of victim, dealing 50% of weapon damage as AOE damage. 35% chance on hit | Weapon | Large Ice Crystal |
| Etherealite Ore |
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+35% Vitality | Armor | Large Ice Crystal, Floating Crystal |
| Voidstar Ore |
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+33 crit chance, +15% crit damage, -15% vitality | Weapon | Medium Ice Crystal, Large Ice Crystal, Floating Crystal |
| Malachite Ore |
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Deals +10% of weapon damage as poison per second for 3 seconds. 33% chance on hit | Weapon | Medium Ice Crystal, Large Ice Crystal, Floating Crystal |
| Crimsonite Ore |
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+20% Physical Damage | Weapon | Small Ice Crystal, Medium Ice Crystal, Large Ice Crystal, Floating Crystal |
| Iceite |
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Freezes enemies for 2 seconds. 25% chance on hit. Has a cooldown of 12 | Weapon | Icy Rock, Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal, Medium Ice Crystal, Large Ice Crystal, Floating Crystal(1/9898) |
| Snowite |
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Applies 15% attack speed and movement speed slow for 3 seconds. 30% chance on hit | Weapon | Icy Pebble, Icy Rock, Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal(1/4325) |
| Sanctis |
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18% more stamina | Armor | Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal, Medium Ice Crystal, Large Ice Crystal, Floating Crystal(1/1830) |
| Velchire |
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20% extra movement speed | Armor | Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal, Medium Ice Crystal, Large Ice Crystal, Floating Crystal(1/1450) |
| Aetherit |
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5% extra movement speed | Armor | Icy Pebble, Icy Rock, Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal(1/390) |
| Graphite |
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5% extra Vitality, Reduce incoming physical damage by 12%. Has a 20% chance per hit | Armor | Icy Pebble, Icy Rock, Icy Boulder(1/315) |
| Frost Fossil |
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+17.5% physical damage, -5% movement speed | Both | Icy Boulder, Small Ice Crystal, Medium Ice Crystal (1/820 chance) |
| Poopite |
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When below 35% HP, deal % poison damage around you for X seconds, fearing enemies. Has a 15-second cooldown | Both | Pebble, Rock, or Boulder (1/131 chance) |
| Obsidian |
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Up to 30% extra defense | Armor | Volcanic Rock (1/333 chance) |
| Rivalite |
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Adds up to +20% crit chance to weapons | Weapon | Basalt Vein or Volcanic Rock (1/569 chance) |
| Uranium |
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Deals 1.2% of player max health as AOE damage (stackable) | Armor | Basalt Vein (1/777 chance) |
| Mythril |
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Adds up to 15% extra defense | Armor | Basalt Vein (1/813 chance) |
| Eye Ore |
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Reduces -10% health but increases +15% damage | Both | Basalt Rock, Basalt Core, Basalt Vein, or Volcanic Rock (1/1333 chance) |
| Fireite |
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Adds up to a 30% chance to burn enemies with 20% damage for 2 seconds | Weapon | Volcanic Rock (1/2187 chance) |
| Magmaite |
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Adds a 50% AOE explosion damage with a 35% chance on-hit | Weapon | Volcanic Rock (1/3003 chance) |
| Ligtite |
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Increases movement speed | Armor | Basalt Vein (1/3333 chance) |
| Demonite |
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Adds a 20% burn for 2 seconds with a 15% chance on-hit and a 25% chance to burn the enemy when damage is taken | Both | Volcanic Rock (1/3666 chance) |
| Darkryte |
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Upon taking damage, there is a 15% chance to turn into a shadow to dodge the attack | Armor | Volcanic Rock (1/5555 chance) |
Every ore trait stacks based on the amount used in the recipe, allowing you to craft extremely powerful custom builds.
The Forge Ores Traits Tier List
Based on overall usefulness, rarity, and synergy with late-game builds, here is the tier list for all trait-giving ores in The Forge:
| Tier | Ores |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Gargantuan Ore, Magmaite, Fireite, Etherealite Ore, Voidstar Ore |
| A Tier | Mosasaursit, Crimsonite Ore, Eye Ore, Darkryte, Malachite Ore, Demonite, Obsidian |
| B Tier | Graphite, Iceite, Uranium, Mythril |
| C Tier | Velchire, Sanctis, Rivalite |
| D Tier | Poopite, Lightite, Frost Fossil |
If you’re crafting high-damage weapons, mining Magmaite or Fireite should be your #1 priority.
For tank builds, Obsidian, Mythril, and Darkryte are game-changers.
SEE ALSO:
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- (Guide) Best Weapon Recipes: The Forge
- Isaac Health Potion Quest Guide : The Forge Roblox
- The Forge All Quests & Their Rewards
Final Thoughts
Mining becomes far more strategic once you know exactly what each ore can do.
Whether you want burst damage, dodge-based survival, or mobility-focused builds, the right ores can upgrade your gear dramatically.
Combine these traits with optimized weapon recipes and armor builds, and you will dominate every cave, enemy, and boss.
FAQs
What is the rarest trait ore in The Forge?
Darkryte is the rarest because its drop rate from Volcanic Rocks is the lowest in the game.
Which ore is best for damage builds?
Magmaite is the strongest for pure damage thanks to its massive AOE explosion scaling.
Can gear have multiple ore traits?
Yes. You can stack traits by adding multiple ore types in your forging recipe.
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