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What Does Snowite Do in The Forge (Guide)

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Snowite is one of the most misunderstood ores in The Forge. It is Legendary, extremely rare, and has one of the highest money multipliers in the entire game.

Its real power only appears after you forge it into a weapon, which makes Snowite both a strong economic ore and a niche combat enhancer.

If you are spending time in Frostspire Expanse, understanding what Snowite does helps you decide whether to farm it, sell it, or build weapons around it.

The Forge : Snowite Basics Rarity Value and Drop Rate

Snowite is classified as a Legendary ore, but its numbers rival and even surpass some Mythical ores.

Snowite Overview Table

Property Value
Rarity Legendary
Base Sell Price 150 Gold
Money Multiplier 8x
Raw Ore Trait None
Approximate Drop Chance 1 in 4,325

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The 8x multiplier is the standout stat. It is higher than both Darkryte and Arcane Crystal, even though those ores sit in a higher rarity tier.

This makes Snowite one of the best ores in the game for increasing the sell value of forged equipment.

The drop chance means Snowite is rare but not impossible. Some players may find one quickly, while others may mine thousands of icy rocks before seeing it.

Where to Find Snowite in Frostspire Expanse (The Forge Roblox)

Snowite only drops in Frostspire Expanse. It does not have its own special vein or node. Instead, it can appear as a rare result when mining standard icy materials found on the island.

Snowite can drop from:

  1. Icy Pebble
  2. Icy Rock
  3. Icy Boulder
  4. Small Ice Crystal
  5. Medium Ice Crystal
  6. Large Ice Crystal

Any of these mined on land in Frostspire Expanse can roll Snowite at the listed chance. There is no shortcut or special location. The best strategy is simply mining volume.

Tip: High luck pickaxes, luck runes, and account wide luck bonuses all help Snowite appear more often during long farming sessions.

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Snowite Weapon Trait Explained

Snowite has no effect as a raw ore. Its special behavior only activates when it is forged into a weapon.

When used in a weapon recipe, Snowite grants:

  • 30 percent chance on hit to apply a slow
  • The slow reduces enemy attack speed by 15 percent
  • The slow also reduces enemy movement speed by 15 percent

This effect applies only to weapons. Armor, tools, or pickaxes forged with Snowite do not gain any passive effect.

In practice, this makes Snowite a crowd control ore rather than a pure damage booster. Fast hitting weapons benefit the most, since they trigger the slow more often and keep enemies debuffed longer.

Snowite has no trait and its effect only applies to weapons | Image credit: Roblox (via YouTube/@Itz Vortex)
Snowite has no trait & its effect only applies to weapons | credit: Roblox (via YouTube/@Itz Vortex)

When Snowite Is Better Than Darkryte or Arcane Crystal

Snowite occupies a unique position in the late game economy.

Snowite is the better choice when:

  • You are forging items mainly to sell for gold
  • You want the highest possible sale price on crafted gear
  • You use fast weapons and benefit from control effects
  • You are funding expensive pickaxes, runes, or race rerolls

Darkryte and Arcane Crystal are still powerful for endgame crafting, but Snowite wins in raw sell value. If your goal is building gold reserves rather than pure combat stats, Snowite is often the smarter option.

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Snowite Appearance and Visual Effect

Snowite visually appears as a stylized five point snowflake. When forged into equipment, it gives items a white, snow like texture that stands out clearly against darker ores.

The design is intentionally unrealistic. Real snowflakes do not form with five points, but Snowite uses this shape to remain visually distinct and readable at Roblox scale.

Snowite and the Winter Expansion

Snowite is closely tied to the Winter Expansion and Frostspire Expanse progression. Players preparing for late game content focus on three things:

  1. Stronger armor and weapons
  2. Large gold reserves
  3. High tier pickaxes and runes

Snowite mainly supports the second goal. Its multiplier makes it one of the most efficient ores for financing expensive upgrades.

The slow effect also pairs well with winter enemies, which tend to hit hard and punish mistakes. Slowing enemies gives more room to dodge, reposition, and survive longer fights in tight icy caves.

Best Tips for Farming Snowite Efficiently

You cannot bypass the drop chance, but you can maximize efficiency.

  • Mine exclusively in Frostspire Expanse
  • Use the strongest pickaxe you can afford to break icy nodes faster
  • Apply luck runes to your pickaxe whenever possible
  • Use luck potions if available
  • Mine in loops instead of standing in one spot
  • Combine mining with combat farming to gain essences and runes at the same time

Over long sessions, Snowite naturally appears as part of efficient winter farming.

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Final Thoughts on Snowite

Snowite is not just another winter themed ore. Its unusually high multiplier, respectable rarity, and weapon only slow effect make it one of the most flexible Legendary ores in The Forge.

Whether you treat Snowite as a financial asset or a control focused combat material, it plays a meaningful role in late game progression. If you spend enough time in Frostspire Expanse, Snowite is one drop that is always worth paying attention to when it finally appears.