The Forge All Quests & Rewards (December 2025) Complete Guide
Are you looking to level up faster in The Forge? Quests are the hidden powerhouse that most players overlook! While beginners focus on mining rocks and fighting mobs, smart players know that completing NPC questlines is the real key to unlocking massive XP, cash rewards, and exclusive items.
In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through every single quest in The Forge, including where to find each NPC, what objectives you need to complete, and exactly what rewards you’ll earn. Whether you’re a beginner trying to unlock the Portal Tool or an experienced player farming late-game content, this quest guide will accelerate your progression path significantly.
Complete Quest Overview
| NPC Name | Location | Quest Type | Key Rewards | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensei Moro | Stonewake’s Cross & Forgotten Kingdom | Tutorial/Main Quests | Portal Tool, XP, Cash | Easy |
| Bard | Stonewake’s Cross Campfire | Side Quest | Unknown Key, Guitar Finder Badge | Medium |
| Umut the Brave | Stonewake’s Cross Cave | Combat Quests | Cash, XP | Easy-Medium |
| Nord | Stonewake’s Cross Cave | Mining Quests | XP | Easy |
| Tomo the Explorist | Behind Greedy Cey | Collection Quest | CatLover Title, XP, Cash | Medium |
| Monke | Forgotten Kingdom Island | Delivery Quest | 10,000 Cash, 5,000 XP | Easy |
| Barakkulf | Forgotten Kingdom Forge | Mining Quests | Cash, XP | Medium |
| Captain Rowan | Forgotten Kingdom Ruined Cave | Combat Quests | Cash, XP | Medium-Hard |
| Isaac | Near Captain Rowan | Item Delivery | Cash, XP | Easy |
| Masked Stranger | Forgotten Kingdom Cave | Elite Combat | Cash, XP | Hard |
| Line | Path to Forgotten Kingdom | Mining Quest | Cash, XP | Medium |
| Amber | Deep in Forgotten Kingdom Cave | Elite Combat | Cash, XP | Very Hard |
| Goblin King | Between Enhancer & Fisher | Progression Quest | Goblin Cave Access | Hard |
Tutorial Quests: Your Journey Begins
Getting Started!
Objective: Talk to Sensei Moro
Rewards: Stone Pickaxe, XP
Location: Beside the forging station at Stonewake’s Cross
This is where your adventure begins! Sensei Moro serves as your main tutorial guide and will teach you the fundamentals of The Forge. The stone pickaxe he gives you is essential for starting your mining journey.
First Pickaxe!
Objectives:
- Open ‘Equipments’ menu
- Equip your stone pickaxe
- Get six ore
Rewards: XP
Tips: After speaking with Sensei Moro, head to your inventory and equip the stone pickaxe. Then venture into the nearby cave and mine rocks until you collect six ore. Each rock takes about 4 hits with your starting pickaxe.
Learning to Forge!
Objectives: Forge two weapons
Rewards: XP
Tips: Return to the forge and interact with it. Select three ores and add them to the crucible. You’ll need to complete several mini-games:
- Pump the bellows to melt ore
- Keep the arrow in the yellow zone while pouring
- Tap the mold to break it
- Hit assembly points at the right time
Getting Equipped!
Objectives:
- Equip one of the weapons you forged
- Sell the other weapon
Rewards: XP
Tips: After forging, equip one weapon in your inventory. Then find Marbles (under the crossed swords sign) and sell your extra weapon to complete this quest.
New Pickaxe!
Objectives:
- Purchase a bronze pickaxe
- Get ten ore
- Kill one zombie
Rewards: XP
Tips: Buy the bronze pickaxe from Miner Fred for $150. Mine rocks for ore (bronze pickaxe takes 7 hits per rock). Switch to your weapon to kill a zombie – pickaxe kills don’t count!
Preparing for Battle!
Objectives: Forge two armor pieces
Rewards: XP
Tips: Head back to the forge and select the armor category. Use three ores per piece and complete the forging mini-games twice.
Forging Under Pressure
Objectives:
- Purchase an iron pickaxe
- Kill three zombies
- Forge any three items
- Get 35 ore
Rewards: XP
Tips: The iron pickaxe from Miner Fred makes mining much faster. Be careful in deeper cave areas as zombies can spawn at higher levels!
Reporting In
Objective: Talk to Sensei Moro
Rewards: Small and large essences, XP
The First Upgrade
Objective: Enhance any item to +3
Rewards: Runes, XP
Tips: Visit the enhancer shop and enhance your best equipment piece three times.
Runes of Power
Objective: Attach a rune to any equipment
Rewards: XP
Tips: Visit the runemaker and attach a rune to your enhanced equipment.
End of the Beginning
Objective: Talk to Sensei Moro
Rewards: XP
Everything Starts Now
Objective: Talk to the Wizard
Rewards: Portal Tool, XP
Tips: Follow the quest marker to the Wizard’s Tower. The Portal Tool allows travel to the Forgotten Kingdom once you reach level 10.
Side Quests: Hidden Rewards Await
Bard’s Lost Guitar Quest
Quest Start: Talk to the Bard at Stonewake’s Cross campfire
Objectives: Find Bard’s lost guitar
Rewards: Unknown Key, Guitar Finder Badge, XP, Cash
How to Complete:
- Enter The Cave at Stonewake’s Cross
- Stick to the left wall at the bottom of the entrance ramp
- Look for a brown patch of dirt with grass behind it
- Walk against the wall to fall through into the secret cave
- Find the guitar on a ledge next to a skeleton
- Return it to the Bard
Why It’s Important: The Unknown Key unlocks the Fallen Angel’s Cave, where you can purchase the Arcane Pickaxe for $125,000 – one of the best mining tools in the game!
Tomo’s Lost Cat Quest
Quest Start: Talk to Tomo the Explorist (behind Greedy Cey)
Objectives: Find Tomo’s cat inside the Goblin Cave
Rewards: CatLover Title, XP, Cash
How to Complete:
- First complete the Goblin King quest to access the Goblin Cave
- Explore the cave to find Tomo’s missing cat
- Return to Tomo with the cat
Monke’s Bananite Delivery
Quest Start: Talk to Monke on the small island behind spawn at Forgotten Kingdom
Objectives: Bring 30 Bananite Ores
Rewards: 10,000 Cash, 5,000 XP
Why It’s Great: This is one of the best early-game money-making quests. Bananite ores aren’t too rare, and the reward is substantial for beginners.
Isaac’s Health Potion Quest
Quest Start: Talk to Isaac (sitting left of Captain Rowan)
Objectives: Bring 1 Health Potion from Stonewake’s Cross
Rewards: Cash, XP
Tips: Buy a health potion from Maria’s shop at Stonewake’s Cross and deliver it to Isaac. Quick and easy cash!
Combat Quests: Battle for Rewards
Umut the Brave’s Zombie Hunts
Location: Inside the cave at Stonewake’s Cross
Quests: Kill 4 Zombies → Kill 5 Zombies → Kill 8 Zombies → Recurring tasks
Rewards: Cash, XP
Strategy: These are great early combat quests. Start with the lower kill counts and work your way up. The recurring nature makes them excellent for consistent XP farming.
Captain Rowan’s Undead Purge
Location: Camp outside the Ruined Cave at Forgotten Kingdom
Quests: Various undead defeat quests
Rewards: Cash, XP
Tips: These quests scale with your progress. Better weapons make these much easier and more efficient for farming.
Masked Stranger’s Elite Hunts
Location: Near the Ruined Cave entrance at Forgotten Kingdom
Quests:
- Kill 50 Skeleton Rogues
- Kill 30 Axe Skeletons
- Kill 15 Deathaxe Skeletons
- Kill 5 Bombers
- Recurring elite tasks
Rewards: Cash, XP
Warning: These are challenging quests meant for mid-to-late game players. Make sure you have good equipment and decent levels before attempting.
Amber’s Elite Slayer Quests
Location: Deep inside Forgotten Kingdom Cave (right side)
Quests: Kill Elite enemies (Rogue Skeletons, Deathaxe Skeletons, Reapers, Blazing Slimes)
Rewards: Cash, XP
Endgame Content: These are some of the most challenging combat quests, reserved for high-level players with top-tier equipment.
Mining & Resource Quests
Nord’s Ore Collection
Location: Inside the cave at Stonewake’s Cross
Quests: Find ores inside the Stonewake’s Cross caves → Recurring tasks
Rewards: XP
Tips: Simple mining quests that are great for beginners. Focus on collecting different ore types as you explore the caves.
Barakkulf’s Basalt Mining
Location: Beside Sensei Moro at Forgotten Kingdom forging station
Quests: Mine 150 Basalt Rocks → Mine 50 Basalt Cores → Recurring tasks
Rewards: Cash, XP
Strategy: These are mid-game mining quests that require access to the Forgotten Kingdom. Basalt is more valuable than early-game ores.
Line’s Fireite Fetch
Location: On the way to Forgotten Kingdom Cave
Objectives: Fetch Fireite from mining volcanic rocks
Rewards: Cash, XP
Tips: Fireite is found in volcanic rock areas. This quest introduces you to mid-tier ore mining and rewards you well for the effort.
The Goblin King Progression Quest
Quest Start: Talk to the Goblin King (between Enhancer and Fisher NPCs)
Objectives:
- Bring $5,000 to the Goblin King
- Bring $10,000 and three Topaz to the Goblin King
- Bring $15,000 and five Diamonds to the Goblin King
- Bring $20,000 and five Emeralds to the Goblin King
- Bring $25,000 and five Rubies to the Goblin King
Rewards: Goblin Cave Key, XP
Why It’s Crucial: This is one of the most important progression quests in the game! Completing it unlocks the Goblin Cave, which contains:
- Tomo’s cat (for his quest)
- Rare ore mining opportunities
- Access to high-end game content
Strategy: This quest requires significant resources. Focus on money-making quests and mining rare gems before attempting the later stages. The investment is well worth it for the endgame content you’ll unlock.
Best Beginner Quests to Start With
If you’re new to The Forge, prioritize these quests for maximum early-game advantage:
1. Sensei Moro’s Tutorial Chain
Why: Teaches game fundamentals and provides essential starting equipment Difficulty: Easy Time to Complete: 30-45 minutes
2. Bard’s Lost Guitar
Why: Unlocks the Unknown Key and Fallen Angel’s Cave access Difficulty: Medium Time to Complete: 15-20 minutes
3. Monke’s Bananite Delivery
Why: Excellent cash reward for relatively common ore Difficulty: Easy Time to Complete: 10-15 minutes (depending on Bananite availability)
4. Isaac’s Health Potion
Why: Quick and easy cash with minimal requirements Difficulty: Easy Time to Complete: 5 minutes
Best Money-Making Quests
For fast cash without heavy grinding, focus on these quests:
1. Monke’s Bananite Delivery (10,000 Cash)
Pros: High payout, Bananite isn’t too rare Cons: Requires 30 ores, need access to Forgotten Kingdom
2. Masked Stranger’s Elite Hunts
Pros: Recurring, scales with your power Cons: Requires good combat equipment and skills
3. Isaac’s Health Potion Delivery
Pros: Extremely quick and easy Cons: One-time only quest, smaller payout
4. Umut the Brave’s Zombie Hunts
Pros: Recurring, good for consistent income Cons: Lower individual payouts
Advanced Quest Strategies
Quest Optimization Tips
- Group Similar Quests: Complete mining and combat quests in the same area to save travel time
- Stockpile Resources: Collect quest items before accepting the quests for instant completion
- Equipment Matters: Better weapons and pickaxes make quest completion much faster
- Area Progression: Focus on unlocking new areas (like Forgotten Kingdom) to access more lucrative quests
Time Management
- Short Play Sessions: Focus on quick completion quests like Isaac’s Health Potion
- Long Grinding Sessions: Tackle recurring quests like Umut’s zombie hunts or Barakkulf’s mining tasks
- Resource Gathering: Combine mining quests with general resource collection for maximum efficiency
Common Quest Pitfalls to Avoid
- Ignoring Tutorial Quests: Don’t skip Sensei Moro’s quests – they teach essential mechanics
- Poor Equipment: Trying combat quests with weak weapons leads to frustration
- Resource Waste: Don’t use rare ores for basic forging when you need them for quests
- Area Neglect: Forgetting to explore new areas limits access to better quests and rewards
Quest Rewards Breakdown
Experience Points (XP)
- Tutorial Quests: 100-500 XP each
- Side Quests: 500-2,000 XP each
- Recurring Quests: 200-1,000 XP per completion
- Elite Quests: 1,000-5,000 XP per completion
Cash Rewards
- Easy Quests: $500-2,000
- Medium Quests: $2,000-10,000
- Hard Quests: $10,000-25,000+
- Recurring Quests: Scale with difficulty and completion count
Unique Rewards
- Portal Tool: Unlocks fast travel between areas
- Unknown Key: Access to Fallen Angel’s Cave
- Goblin Cave Key: Access to high-end mining area
- CatLover Title: Exclusive cosmetic title
- Guitar Finder Badge: Achievement badge
- Various Essences: Used for equipment enhancement
Platform-Specific Considerations
PC/Mac
- Advantage: Easier inventory management and quick keybinding
- Tips: Use number keys for quick equipment switching during quests
Mobile
- Challenge: Smaller screen can make precise movements difficult
- Tips: Take your time with precise movements in caves and during combat
Console
- Advantage: Controller comfort for longer play sessions
- Tips: Customize button layout for quick access to essential functions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best quests for a beginner in The Forge?
The best beginner quests are Sensei Moro’s tutorial chain, Bard’s lost guitar quest, and Captain Rowan’s undead clearing tasks. These teach game mechanics while providing valuable rewards and progression.
What is the best money-making quest in The Forge?
For most players, Monke’s Bananite ore delivery quest offers the best return on investment, giving 10,000 cash and 5,000 XP for 30 Bananite ores. Isaac’s Health Potion quest is also great for quick, easy cash.
How do I find the Bard’s lost guitar?
Enter The Cave at Stonewake’s Cross, stick to the left wall at the bottom of the entrance ramp, look for a brown patch of dirt with grass, walk against the wall to fall into the secret cave, and find the guitar on a ledge next to a skeleton.
What do I need to access the Forgotten Kingdom?
You need to complete all tutorial quests with Sensei Moro, reach level 10, and obtain the Portal Tool from the Wizard. Then you can use the Portal Tool to travel to the Forgotten Kingdom.
How do I unlock the Goblin Cave?
Complete the Goblin King’s progression quest by bringing him increasing amounts of cash and rare gems: $5k → $10k + 3 Topaz → $15k + 5 Diamonds → $20k + 5 Emeralds → $25k + 5 Rubies.
Are quests worth doing in The Forge?
Absolutely! Quests provide the fastest progression path, offering massive XP, cash rewards, unique items, and access to new areas. They’re much more efficient than grinding mobs or mining alone.
What’s the hardest quest in The Forge?
Amber’s elite slayer quests are generally considered the most challenging, requiring players to defeat powerful elite enemies like Reapers and Blazing Slimes in the deepest parts of the Forgotten Kingdom Cave.
Can I repeat quests in The Forge?
Many quests are recurring, including Umut the Brave’s zombie hunts, Barakkulf’s mining tasks, and Masked Stranger’s elite combat quests. These provide consistent income and XP for endgame players.
What level should I be for elite quests?
Most players should be at least level 20-25 with good equipment before attempting elite quests. Amber’s quests may require level 30+ with top-tier weapons and armor.
How often are new quests added to The Forge?
The developers regularly add new quests with major updates. Check the official Discord and Twitter for announcements about new content and quest additions.
Pro Tips for Quest Mastery
- Always Check for Quest Markers: NPCs with question marks above their heads have available quests
- Complete Areas Before Moving On: Finish all quests in Stonewake’s Cross before focusing on Forgotten Kingdom
- Balance Combat and Mining: Don’t neglect either skill tree, as many quests require both
- Save Rare Resources: Don’t waste valuable gems and ores on basic forging when you need them for quests
- Join the Community: The official Discord server often has quest tips and updates from other players
Final Thoughts
The Forge’s quest system is the backbone of efficient progression and one of the most rewarding aspects of the game. By completing these NPC questlines, you’ll accelerate your entire journey, unlock new areas much earlier than usual, and gain access to powerful equipment and resources that most players miss.
Whether you’re a new player working through Sensei Moro’s tutorials or an experienced veteran tackling Amber’s elite slayer quests, this comprehensive guide ensures you never miss an important reward or opportunity. Remember to bookmark this page and check back regularly, as new quests and updates are constantly being added to The Forge!
Happy questing, and may your forge always burn bright in 2025!