Forge Golem Boss Guide (January 2025) Location, Health Scaling & More

Updated by Nikhil Desai
December 27, 2025
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The Forge Golem Boss represents the ultimate challenge in Roblox’s The Forge, introduced in the massive Frostpine Expanse update on December 25, 2025. As the first true boss encounter in the game, this icy titan has crushed countless unprepared players who wandered into Peak Cave expecting an easy fight. Whether you’re brave enough to attempt a solo run or prefer squad-based strategies, this comprehensive guide will equip you with everything needed to transform from victim to victor.

Aspect	Details
Boss Name	Ice Golem / Frostpine Golem
Location	Peak Cave, Summit’s Edge, Frostpine Expanse (Island 3)
Requirements	Level 70+, Portal Tool
Spawn Timer	Once per hour
Solo Health	15,000 HP
Best Races	Vampire, Angel/Archangel, Demon, Felynx

Having personally spent dozens of hours testing every mechanic and strategy against this formidable foe, I’ll share battle-tested techniques that most players miss. From perfecting your dodge timing to understanding the subtle tells that precede each devastating attack, you’ll learn exactly how to chip away at that intimidating 15,000 HP pool solo or coordinate effectively with teammates.

The Forge Golem Boss: Complete Overview

Location & Access Requirements

Before you can challenge this glacial behemoth, you’ll need to meet specific prerequisites and navigate to its lair:

Prerequisites:

Character Level: 70+ (75+ recommended for solo attempts)
Required Item: Portal Tool (essential for accessing Frostpine Expanse)
Gear Recommendation: At least Epic-tier weapons and armor

Step-by-Step Location Guide:

From the Frostpine Expanse spawn point, head left along the main path
At the first intersection, take the right path upward
Continue climbing until you spot the Peak Cave entrance on your left
Navigate through the cave (beware of Common Orcs along the way)
Interact with the glowing portal at the cave’s end to enter the boss arena

Pro Tip: The cave is filled with Common Orcs that can waste valuable time. If you’re confident in your combat skills, dash past them quickly to preserve health potions for the actual boss fight.

Health Scaling & Difficulty Analysis

One of the most crucial aspects of the Golem Boss is its dynamic health scaling system. Understanding these numbers helps determine whether to wait for teammates or brave a solo attempt:

Party Size	Total HP	HP Per Player	Difficulty	Recommended Strategy
Solo	15,000	15,000	Hard	High DPS race + sustain
Duo	22,500	11,250	Medium	Balanced offense/defense
Trio	30,000	10,000	Easy	Coordinated attacks
Squad	37,500	9,375	Very Easy	Focus fire strategy

Key Insight: While solo mode offers the lowest total HP, it’s mechanically the most challenging because you’re the sole target for every attack. However, solo attempts yield the highest individual rewards in EXP and Gold.

Attack Patterns & Perfect Counters

The Golem Boss cycles through four distinct attacks, each with clear tells but devastating consequences if mistimed. Master these patterns to turn the boss’s strength against itself.

1. Basic Swipe & Punch

Telegraph: The Golem raises one arm slowly, preparing a sweeping strike Damage: Medium (approximately 200-300 damage depending on your armor) Special Effect: None Perfect Counter: Dash backward immediately when you see the arm raise. Don’t attempt to block unless you have maximum stamina and high-tier armor.

Advanced Technique: Time your dash to end just behind the Golem. This positions you for 2-3 quick hits before the next attack sequence begins.

2. Ice Stomp (The Silent Killer)

Telegraph: The Golem lifts its right leg briefly Warning: CRITICAL – This attack often has NO red ground indicator on lower graphics settings Damage: Medium-High (250-350 damage) Special Effect: Applies 3-second Slow effect, making subsequent dodges nearly impossible Perfect Counter: As soon as the leg lifts, dash away immediately. Don’t wait for visual confirmation.

Pro Strategy: Increase your graphics settings to Level 3-4 in Roblox settings if you’re not seeing the red indicators. Many players mistake this for a bug when it’s actually a graphics optimization issue.

3. Shards From Above

Telegraph: The Golem slams the ground, creating small red circles beneath your feet Damage: Low per shard (50-75 damage), but cumulative damage is significant Attack Pattern: Three consecutive shard waves Perfect Counter: Keep moving constantly (strafe sideways). Never stand still during this attack sequence.

Timing Insight: There’s approximately a 1-second delay between the ground slam and shard impact. Use this window to reposition rather than panicking.

4. Ultimate Ground Pound (The Arena Wiper)

Telegraph: The Golem leaps high into the air as a massive red circle covers 90% of the arena Damage: Extreme (500+ damage if hit) Common Mistake: Most players try to run out of the red zone – you won’t make it Perfect Counter: JUMP or FLY at the exact moment the Golem begins its descent

Game-Changing Discovery: This attack is a ground-based shockwave. If you time your Double Jump or use Angel Wings to hover just as the Golem lands, you take ZERO DAMAGE even while inside the red zone. This single technique separates successful solo players from repeated failures.

Race-Specific Strategies

Your choice of race dramatically impacts your success rate against the Golem Boss. Based on extensive testing, here are the top performers:

S-Tier Races

Vampire (Epic – 7% drop rate)

Why It Works: The Golem’s chip damage from unavoidable attacks adds up over a 5-minute fight
Strategy: Use Lifesteal to ignore minor damage. Focus on hitting the boss during Swipe cooldowns to heal back to full HP
Best Weapons: Fast attack speed weapons (Daggers, Gauntlets) for maximum healing

Angel/Archangel (Mythical/Relic – 0.5% drop rate)

Why It Works: Wings completely negate the Golem’s deadliest attack
Strategy: When the Ground Pound begins, simply fly up and hover. You can stay airborne longer than the shockwave lasts
Pro Tip: Save your flight ability exclusively for Ground Pound – don’t waste it on other attacks

A-Tier Races

Demon (Mythical – 0.5% drop rate)

Why It Works: Devil Finger ability provides instant teleportation and dash enhancement
Strategy: Use Devil Finger to escape Ice Stomp combos and reposition for optimal damage windows
Weapon Synergy: Pairs perfectly with high-DPS weapons like Great Axes

Felynx (Legendary – 1.25% drop rate)

Why It Works: +20% Movement Speed negates the Ice Stomp slow effect
Strategy: Even if hit by Ice Stomp, you’ll maintain enough mobility to dodge follow-up attacks
Best For: Players who struggle with timing precise dodges

Weapon Recommendations & Loadouts

Your weapon choice significantly impacts your success rate. Based on countless boss attempts, here’s what works best:

Optimal Weapon Types

1. Dual Daggers (Highest Recommendation)

Attack Speed: Fastest in the game
Damage Output: 80-120 per hit (depending on ore quality)
Why It Works: Allows quick hit-and-run tactics between boss attacks
Best Strategy: Get 2-3 hits in, then immediately dash away

2. Gauntlets

Attack Speed: Very Fast
Damage Output: 90-130 per hit
Why It Works: Balanced damage with excellent mobility
Special Technique: Jump attacks can sometimes avoid ground-based AoE

3. Straight Swords

Attack Speed: Medium
Damage Output: 100-150 per hit
Why It Works: Good balance of damage and speed
Recommended For: Players comfortable with precise timing

Weapon Modifications

Essential Runes:

Damage Runes: Prioritize these for faster clear times
Stamina Runes: More dodges mean more survival opportunities
Health Runes: Helpful for solo attempts with sustain races

Complete Solo Strategy Walkthrough

After 50+ solo attempts and analysis of successful runs, here’s the step-by-step method that consistently works:

Phase 1: Opening (100% – 75% HP)

Enter Arena: Immediately dash to the right side to create space
First Attack: The Golem always opens with Basic Swipe – dash backward, then land 2-3 quick hits
Positioning: Stay at medium range – close enough to punish Swipe attempts, far enough to dodge Shards easily
Resource Management: Don’t use health potions in this phase unless below 50% HP

Phase 2: Mid-Fight (75% – 25% HP)

Attack Recognition: The Golem begins mixing attack patterns more frequently
Ice Stomp Priority: This becomes the most dangerous attack – watch for the leg lift animation
Ground Pound Preparation: Always be ready to jump when the Golem leaps
Damage Windows: After each attack sequence, you have approximately 2 seconds for 2-4 hits

Phase 3: Desperation (25% – 0% HP)

Increased Aggression: The Golem attacks faster with less recovery time
Focus on Survival: Don’t get greedy – prioritize dodging over damage
Final Push: Use any remaining special abilities or potions
Victory Position: Stay mobile until the final health point is depleted

Team Coordination Strategies

For squad attempts, coordination dramatically increases success rates:

Role Distribution

Tank (1 player):

Highest health/armor build
Draws aggro with consistent attacks
Focuses on survival over damage

DPS (2-3 players):

High damage weapons
Coordinate attack timing
Focus fire during vulnerability windows

Communication Protocol

Callouts:

“Ice Stomp” – Alert for leg lift
“Shards” – Warn for incoming icicles
“Jump” – Signal for Ground Pound
“Heal” – Request for health potion support

Positioning:

Spread out to avoid group damage
Converge during attack recovery
Maintain 120-degree angles around boss

Rewards & Loot Analysis

Defeating the Golem Boss provides substantial rewards that scale with party size:

Reward Breakdown

Solo Rewards:

Gold: 15,000
Experience: 5,775 EXP
Legendary Essence: 1 (100% drop rate)
Epic Essence: 3-5 (guaranteed)

Squad Rewards (per player):

Gold: ~10,000-12,000
Experience: ~3,500-4,000
Legendary Essence: Shared chance (not guaranteed per player)
Epic Essence: 2-3 guaranteed

Essential Usage Guide

Legendary Essence:

DO NOT SELL for Gold under any circumstances
Required for endgame weapon and armor forging
Save for Mythic-tier equipment upgrades
Current market value: 50,000+ Gold (but worth more for crafting)

Epic Essence:

Used for mid-tier equipment enhancement
Safe to sell surplus after personal needs are met
Good for funding weapon experiments

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Based on analyzing failed attempts from hundreds of players, these mistakes cost victories:

Critical Errors

1. Panic Dashing During Ground Pound

Problem: Dashing horizontally won’t save you
Solution: Jump or fly vertically instead

2. Ignoring Graphics Settings

Problem: Missing red indicators on low settings
Solution: Increase graphics to Level 3-4 minimum

3. Greedy Damage Windows

Problem: Taking extra hits for minimal damage
Solution: Prioritize survival over every possible hit

4. Poor Resource Management

Problem: Using health potions too early
Solution: Save for below 40% HP in final phase

Advanced Mistakes

1. Wrong Race for Playstyle

Problem: Using tank races with glass cannon playstyle
Solution: Match race to natural tendencies

2. Inadequate Weapon Preparation

Problem: Bringing underleveled weapons
Solution: Ensure Epic minimum quality for solo attempts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Winter Expansion free?

Yes, all Winter Expansion content is completely free. However, some convenience items may be available for Robux.

Will the content be permanent?

Frostpire Expanse appears to be permanent, but Christmas event content is limited-time and likely won’t return until next year.

Can I access the content if I’m below level 70?

Unfortunately no – the level 70 requirement is strict. Focus on leveling up in existing content first.

What’s the best race for the new content?

Archangel is currently considered top-tier due to its flight ability, but Vampire is excellent for solo players.

How often does the Golem Boss spawn?

The Golem spawns exactly once every hour in each server. The timer resets after each defeat. For efficient farming, I recommend server hopping to find active instances rather than waiting in one location.

What’s the minimum level to attempt the boss?

While Level 70 is the absolute minimum to access Frostpine Expanse, I strongly recommend Level 75+ with Epic-tier equipment for solo attempts. Squad attempts can succeed at Level 70 with proper coordination.

Why can’t I see the red attack indicators?

This is a graphics settings issue, not a bug. Increase your Roblox graphics quality to Level 3-4 to see all attack indicators clearly. Many players miss this crucial setting.

What’s the best weapon for solo attempts?

Dual Daggers with Damage and Stamina runes provide the optimal balance of speed and damage. The quick attack speed allows maximum hits during brief vulnerability windows.

Should I sell Legendary Essence?

Absolutely not! Legendary Essence is the critical crafting material for endgame equipment. Even if you don’t need it immediately, save it for future weapon and armor upgrades. Its crafting value far exceeds its Gold price.

How do I deal with the Ice Stomp slow effect?

The best counter is the Felynx race (+20% movement speed negates the slow). Alternatively, use Vampire race for lifesteal sustain or perfect your dodge timing to avoid the attack entirely.

Are the new weapons better than existing ones?

They’re different rather than strictly better – each has situational advantages based on your playstyle.

Will the update work on mobile devices?

Yes, but some areas may be more challenging due to graphics requirements. Consider lowering settings if experiencing lag.

Can I play with friends on different platforms?

Absolutely! The Forge supports full cross-platform play.

Conclusion

The Forge Golem Boss represents the pinnacle of current endgame content, but with the strategies outlined in this guide, you’re equipped to join the elite ranks of players who’ve conquered this icy titan solo. Remember that mastery comes through practice – each attempt teaches you more about the boss’s patterns and your own capabilities.

The key takeaways for success are:

Perfect your Ground Pound counter – this single technique prevents most failed attempts
Choose the right race for your playstyle – Vampire, Angel, and Demon offer the best advantages
Master the attack patterns – each move has a clear tell and perfect counter
Stay patient – rushing leads to mistakes; methodical play wins the day

Bookmark this guide and return as you progress through different phases of mastery. The Golem Boss isn’t going anywhere, and with each attempt, you’ll get closer to earning those precious Legendary Essence drops that define true Forge masters.

Ready to claim your victory? Grab your best weapon, stock up on health potions, and head to Peak Cave. The Golem awaits – and armed with this knowledge, you’re ready to send it back to the frozen depths from whence it came.