The Forge Savage Claws Recipes & Trait Bonuses (Guide)

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The Forge is an action RPG where forging the right gear decides how fast you clear caves and bosses.

After the Frostspire Expanse update, one close combat weapon clearly stands out for raw damage and speed: Savage Claws.

This guide explains what Savage Claws are, how to craft them, their stats, all recipes, and which build is best, with accurate details based on the current game state.

What Are Savage Claws in The Forge?

Savage Claws are mid rarity Gauntlets introduced with the Frostspire Expanse update.

Despite not being the highest rarity, they are widely considered the best close combat weapon in the game due to their extremely high DPS, fast combo speed, and low forging requirements.

Visually, Savage Claws resemble Ironhead style gauntlets but feature four sharp claw blades extending from each knuckle, making them instantly recognizable.

They outperform many higher tier weapons simply because they hit fast, chain combos smoothly, and scale well with forge traits.

Savage Claws Base Stats

To forge Savage Claws, you must place at least 9 ores into the Crucible while forging specifically for Gauntlets.

Here are the base stats.

Damage : 8 HP per hit
Attack Speed : 0.47 seconds between consecutive hits in a combo
Range : 6 tiles
DPS : 27 DPS after factoring combo timing
Acquisition Chance : 25 percent or 1 in 4 chance when forging Gauntlets
Selling Price : 205 coins

These numbers explain why Savage Claws dominate melee combat. The attack speed alone makes them devastating against both mobs and bosses.

How to Craft Savage Claws in The Forge

The Forgotten Kingdom island gives you the best chance of successfully forging Savage Claws.

Step by Step Crafting Process

First, cast the Portal obtained from the Wizard NPC after completing the Tutorial quests given by Sensei Moro.

Use the Portal to teleport to the Forgotten Kingdom island.

From spawn, head directly to the forging area near Sensei Moro.

Start the forging minigame and select Gauntlets as your target weapon type.

Place at least 9 ores into the Crucible and aim for 65 percent forge chance for Gauntlets.

Prioritize ores that grant strong trait bonuses.

With correct setup, Savage Claws usually take one to four attempts to craft.

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Savage Claws Recipes and Trait Bonuses

Savage Claws can be crafted with different ore combinations. Each recipe changes the weapon’s bonus traits.

Recipe 1

5 Eye Ore
4 Fireite

Effect

15 percent increased physical damage
20 percent fire damage on each hit

Recipe 2

3 Eye Ore
3 Fireite
3 Rivalite

Effect

15 percent physical damage
20 percent fire damage per hit
20 percent critical chance

Recipe 3

3 Iceite
3 Voidstar
3 Crimsonite

Effect

20 percent physical damage
25 percent chance to freeze enemies for 2 seconds
15 percent bonus damage

Recipe 4

6 Suryafal
3 Voidstar

Effect

33 percent critical chance
15 percent physical damage

Recipe 5 Best Recipe

6 Heavenite
3 Suryafal

Effect : Massive crit focused build with the highest overall DPS potential

This recipe is currently considered the best Savage Claws build due to how crit scaling interacts with the weapon’s fast combo speed.

Why Savage Claws Are So Strong

Savage Claws excel because they combine three things most weapons lack together.

Very fast attack speed
High base DPS
Strong trait flexibility

Because they hit so quickly, any bonus like fire damage, crit chance, or freeze effects triggers constantly. This makes them perfect for both mob clearing and boss encounters.

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Are Savage Claws Worth Using?

Absolutely.

After the Frostspire Expanse update, Savage Claws are still the top tier choice for close combat. Even players with access to higher rarity weapons often return to Savage Claws due to their consistency and speed.

They are especially effective for

Boss fights
High density enemy zones
Fast cave clears

FAQs on Savage Claws in The Forge

Are Savage Claws the best Gauntlets in The Forge?
Yes. After the Frostspire Expanse update, Savage Claws are widely considered the strongest close combat Gauntlets due to their DPS and speed.

What is the forge chance for Savage Claws?
Savage Claws have a 25 percent or 1 in 4 acquisition chance when forging specifically for Gauntlets with sufficient ores.

Are Savage Claws good for boss fights?
Yes. Their fast combo speed, high DPS, and customizable traits make them excellent for bosses and elite enemies.

Varun Chaudhary

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