The Forge Badges & Achievements Guide (January 2026) Complete Walkthrough

You’re not here to “play casually.” You’re here because that little voice in your head won’t shut up until every badge is checked, every milestone is cleared, and your profile looks like you live in the mines. Respect.

This comprehensive guide covers all 31 badges available in The Forge, the precise steps for the “hidden” quests that confuse 90% of players, and the complete Achievement Skills data to optimize your grind. Whether you’re a beginner just starting your journey or a veteran looking to fill those last few tricky badges, I’ve got you covered with strategies that actually work.

Quick Reference: Complete Badge Overview

Badge Category	Total Badges	Hardest Badge	Time Investment
Forge Badges	6	Master of the Anvil (500 items)	10-20 hours
Mining Badges	6	Master of Caves (25,000 rocks)	100+ hours
Combat Badges	6	Master of Battlefield (8,000 enemies)	40-60 hours
Quest Badges	13	Professional Rescuer (late-game)	20-40 hours
Unobtainable	1	Early Tester	Impossible

Total: 31 Badges (30 obtainable)

Forge Badges: The Smithing Grind

Category Overview

Forge badges track your crafting progression from your first dagger to becoming a true master of the anvil. The key here is volume, not quality – we want efficiency.

Complete Forge Badge Progression

Badge Name	Requirement	Difficulty	Strategy
Beginner Forger	Forge 1 equipment	Easy	Craft any Basic Dagger
Novice Smith	Forge 10 equipment	Easy	Follow early quests
Skilled Hammerhand	Forge 35 equipment	Medium	Start bulk crafting
Adept Blacksmith	Forge 100 equipment	Grind	Bulk Basic Daggers
Tempered Artisan	Forge 250 equipment	Grind	3-ore dagger method
Master of the Anvil	Forge 500 equipment	Hard Grind	AFK crafting sessions

Optimal Crafting Strategy

Most players make the mistake of trying to craft “good” items and burn out. Here’s the proven method:

1. Buy the cheapest ore in bulk (Stone/Copper)
2. Craft Basic Daggers exclusively (Lowest material cost: 3 Ores)
3. Ignore the mini-games – Just click through. Quality doesn’t matter for badge progress
4. Set up AFK sessions – Craft 50-100 daggers while watching videos or working

Mining Badges: The Endurance Test

Category Overview

Mining badges are the rarest achievements in The Forge – only about 0.1% of players have the coveted “Master of Caves” badge. This is where true dedication is tested.

Complete Mining Badge Progression

Badge Name	Requirement	Difficulty	Strategy
Beginner Miner	Mine 1 rock	Easy	Break any pebble
Novice Miner	Mine 100 rocks	Easy	Natural progression
Skilled Digger	Mine 500 rocks	Medium	Focus on pebbles
Adept Excavator	Mine 2,500 rocks	Grind	Dedicated farming starts
Crystal Delver	Mine 10,000 rocks	Hard Grind	AFK pebble mining
Master of Caves	Mine 25,000 rocks	Insane	Weeks of dedicated play

Pro Mining Strategies

The Pebble Method:

• Small pebbles count towards badges and break much faster than large nodes
• Find areas with dense pebble spawns (Island 1 and early Island 2 mines)
• Upgrade your pickaxe immediately – Don’t use the starter pickaxe
• One-shot basic rocks with a decent pickaxe for maximum efficiency

AFK Mining Setup:

1. Position yourself in a pebble-dense area
2. Use auto-clicker (if allowed) or manually click while watching content
3. Focus on consistency rather than speed
4. Track your progress weekly to stay motivated

Combat Badges: The Slayer Path

Category Overview

Combat badges track your progression from a nervous beginner facing your first zombie to a battle-hardened warrior who’s seen thousands of foes fall.

Complete Combat Badge Progression

Badge Name	Requirement	Difficulty	Strategy
Beginner Fighter	Defeat 1 enemy	Easy	Kill any zombie
Novice Slayer	Defeat 25 enemies	Easy	Follow early quests
Battle Hardened	Defeat 100 enemies	Medium	Clear quest areas
Skilled Vanquisher	Defeat 500 enemies	Grind	Target low-level mobs
Elite Hunter	Defeat 2,000 enemies	Hard Grind	Optimized farming
Master of Battlefield	Defeat 8,000 enemies	Hard Grind	Extended farming sessions

Optimal Combat Grinding Strategy

Best Farming Locations:

• Island 1 mines – Low HP zombies, fast respawn
• Early Island 2 areas – Skeletons in groups, good XP
• Avoid boss farming for badge progress – low HP mobs are more efficient

Combat Optimization Tips:

• Equip the right skills from our The Forge Felynx Race Guide to boost Attack Speed
• Use area-effect weapons when available
• Focus on consistency – 30 minutes daily beats 5 hours once a week
• Combine with mining when possible for dual progress

Quest & Exploration Badges: The Hidden Challenges

This is where 90% of players get stuck. These badges require specific actions, items, or unlocking hidden zones that aren’t immediately obvious.

Complete Quest Badge Breakdown

Badge Name	Requirement	Difficulty	Key Item/Location
Cure for Isaac	Give Isaac a potion	Tricky	Health Potion I (Island 1 only)
Professional Rescuer	Rescue Tomo’s Cat	Late Game	Goblin Cave (requires Goblin King quest)
You Passed Line’s Standards	Give Line rare ore	Hard RNG	Fireite Ore (1/2187 drop rate)
Holy Pickaxe Moment	Enter locked cave	RNG	Unknown Key (drops from elites)
The Guitar Finder	Return Bard’s Guitar	Quest	Hidden path on Island 1
Monke Business	Give Bananas to Monke	Easy	30 Bananites (farm from trees)
Scammed by the King	Finish Goblin King chain	Late Game	75k Gold + various gems
Slimes and Crystals?!	Enter Slime area	Late Game	Unlock Goblin Cave first
Spice Level: Reaper	Enter lava zone	Late Game	Unlock Volcanic Depths
What happened here?	Explore new lands	Easy	Enter Island 2 (Forgotten Kingdom)
Brave… but Not So Smart	Die for the first time	Easy	Let any enemy kill you
Doesn’t Taste Great but Works	Drink a Potion	Easy	Buy any potion and drink it
Early Tester	Play Pre-Release	Impossible	No longer obtainable

Detailed Quest Walkthroughs

Cure for Isaac (The “Wrong Potion” Trap)

Failure Rate: High – Players often bring the wrong potion.

Step-by-Step:

1. Travel to Island 1 (Starter Island)
2. Buy Health Potion I from the Alchemist (Maria) – DO NOT buy Health Potion II on Island 2
3. Travel to Island 2 (Forgotten Kingdom)
4. Find Isaac at Captain Rowan’s camp (near the mine entrance)
5. Talk to him → “Are you okay?” → Give Potion
6. Success! Badge unlocked

Critical Warning: If you bring Health Potion II, Isaac will say “Is this a joke to you?” and you’ll have to go back to Island 1.

Professional Rescuer (Tomo’s Cat)

The Trap: Tomo is an early NPC, but his Cat is in a late-game zone.

Requirements:

• Complete the entire Goblin King Questline first
• Cost: 75,000 Gold + 3 Topaz, 5 Diamonds, 5 Emeralds, 5 Rubies
• This unlocks the Goblin Cave

Step-by-Step:

1. Complete Goblin King quests (expensive but necessary)
2. Enter Goblin Cave – Fight through goblins
3. Find the Cat in a cage/corner area
4. Return to Tomo on Island 1
5. Badge unlocked!

You Passed Line’s Standards

The Hard Part: Finding the 1/2187 ore.

Location: Island 2 – From spawn, turn immediately right. Line is an elf crouching by the path.

Requirements:

• Fireite Ore – Drops from Volcanic Rocks in Volcanic Depths
• Drop rate: Extremely low (~0.04% or 1/2187)
• Strategy: Mine in Volcanic Depths while working on other goals

Holy Pickaxe Moment (Arcane/Fallen Angel Cave)

Confusion: Badge says “Arcane Pickaxe Cave” but in-game it’s “Fallen Angel’s Cave.”

Requirements:

• Unknown Key – Drops from Elite Mobs or Bosses (low chance)
• Find the locked gate (usually near Waterfall or Deep Mines)
• Use the key to enter
• Badge unlocked!

Achievements & Skills: Complete Data Breakdown

Unlocking achievements isn’t just for show – every achievement level grants a permanent stat buff that dramatically affects your gameplay.

Complete Achievement Skills Table

Achievement Name	Skill Boost	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5	Best For…
Weapon Smith	Attack Speed	+4%	+8%	+12%	+16%	+20%	Killing 8,000 enemies fast
Monster Slayer	Stamina	+8	+16	+24	+32	+40	Sprinting between ore nodes
Master Miner	Mine Power	+5	+10	+15	+20	+25	Essential for 25k rocks
Armor Smith	Health	+5	+10	+15	+20	+25	Surviving late-game zones
Experience Master	XP Multiplier	+6%	+12%	+18%	+24%	+30%	Leveling up fast
Explorer	Move Speed	+5	+10	+15	+20	+25	Speedrunning quests
Rune Master	Crit Chance	+7%	+14%	+21%	+28%	+35%	High DPS builds
Dedicated Player	Luck	+8	+16	+24	+32	+40	Finding Fireite for Line
Boss Hunter	Damage	+4%	+8%	+12%	+16%	+20%	Farming Golems/Yetis
Upgrade Master	Crit Chance	+7%	+14%	+21%	+28%	+35%	Alternative DPS boost

Achievement Progression Strategy

For Mining Focus:

1. Maximize Master Miner first – +25% Mine Power dramatically speeds up 25k rock grind
2. Follow with Dedicated Player – +40 Luck helps find rare ores
3. Add Monster Slayer – +40 Stamina for longer mining sessions

For Combat Focus:

1. Prioritize Weapon Smith – +20% Attack Speed for faster killing
2. Add Monster Slayer – +40 Stamina for combat mobility
3. Consider Boss Hunter – +20% Damage for tougher enemies

For Balanced Progress:

1. Experience Master – +30% XP Multiplier helps everything
2. Armor Smith – +25 Health for survival
3. Explorer – +25 Move Speed for efficiency

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Optimal Badge Progression Roadmap

Random grinding wastes hours. Follow this optimized route to maximize efficiency:

Phase 1: The Foundation (Island 1)

Duration: 5-10 hours Goals: Easy badges, basic gear, quest starts

Priority Actions:

1. Get Beginner badges in all categories (Forge, Mine, Fight)
2. Complete basic quests from Island 1 NPCs
3. Buy Health Potion I for Isaac quest (save it!)
4. Gather 30 Bananites for Monke Business
5. Upgrade pickaxe to at least Iron level
6. Craft 35+ items for Skilled Hammerhand

Key Badges to Unlock:

• Beginner Forger, Novice Smith, Skilled Hammerhand
• Beginner Miner, Novice Miner, Skilled Digger
• Beginner Fighter, Novice Slayer, Battle Hardened
• Monke Business, Brave… but Not So Smart, Doesn’t Taste Great but Works

Phase 2: Island 2 Introduction

Duration: 10-15 hours Goals: Unlock Forgotten Kingdom, start medium-tier badges

Priority Actions:

1. Enter Island 2 for “What happened here?” badge
2. Find and help Isaac with the saved Health Potion I
3. Locate Line for his Fireite quest (start collecting)
4. Begin serious combat grinding in Island 2 mines
5. Work towards 100+ crafted items
6. Save gems for Goblin King quest

Key Badges to Unlock:

• What happened here?, Cure for Isaac
• Adept Blacksmith (100 items)
• Skilled Vanquisher (500 enemies)
• Adept Excavator (2,500 rocks)

Phase 3: Mid-Game Grind

Duration: 30-50 hours Goals: Complete most medium-tier badges, unlock late-game areas

Priority Actions:

1. Complete Goblin King questline (expensive but necessary)
2. Unlock Goblin Cave for multiple quest badges
3. Start Volcanic Depths mining for Fireite
4. Grind combat efficiently in optimal locations
5. Work towards 250+ crafted items
6. Save for Unknown Key (buy or farm)

Key Badges to Unlock:

• Scammed by the King, Slimes and Crystals?!
• Professional Rescuer, Spice Level: Reaper
• Tempered Artisan (250 items)
• Elite Hunter (2,000 enemies)
• Crystal Delver (10,000 rocks)

Phase 4: End-Game Mastery

Duration: 100+ hours Goals: Complete all remaining badges, achieve true mastery

Priority Actions:

1. Master of the Anvil (500 crafted items)
2. Master of the Battlefield (8,000 enemies)
3. Master of Caves (25,000 rocks) – The ultimate test
4. Complete Line’s quest when Fireite drops
5. Find and use Unknown Key for Holy Pickaxe Moment
6. Max out achievement skills for optimal gameplay

Final Badges to Unlock:

• Master of the Anvil, Master of the Battlefield, Master of Caves
• You Passed Line’s Standards, Holy Pickaxe Moment

Advanced Strategies & Pro Tips

Efficiency Multipliers

Time Management:

• Combine objectives: Mine in combat areas, fight while exploring
• Set daily goals: 100 rocks, 50 enemies, 10 crafted items
• Use AFK methods for mining while watching content
• Track progress weekly to stay motivated

Resource Optimization:

• Buy in bulk to save time traveling
• Focus on one category at a time for momentum
• Save rare items for specific quests (don’t sell Fireite!)
• Use achievement skills to boost your main focus area

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Beginner Mistakes:

• Selling quest items (like Health Potion I or Bananites)
• Ignoring achievement skills – they’re massive force multipliers
• Trying to craft high-quality items for badge progress
• Farming bosses for combat badges (inefficient)

Advanced Mistakes:

• Not saving gems for Goblin King quest
• Breaking rare ores instead of saving for quests
• Ignoring AFK mining opportunities
• Burning out by focusing only on one badge type

Platform-Specific Tips

PC Players:

• Use keyboard shortcuts for faster inventory management
• Set up auto-clickers for mining (if allowed)
• Use multiple monitors for entertainment while grinding

Mobile Players:

• Use controller support if available for better precision
• Optimize graphics for longer battery life
• Take regular breaks to avoid hand strain

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts & Next Steps

Getting all badges in The Forge isn’t just about completion – it’s about mastering every aspect of the game. From the satisfying clink of your first forged dagger to the triumphant moment you break your 25,000th rock, each badge represents a milestone in your journey.

Remember these key principles:

1. Consistency beats intensity – 30 minutes daily is better than 5 hours once a week
2. Optimize your approach – Use the strategies that work, not just what feels natural
3. Enjoy the journey – The grind is part of the experience
4. Help others – Share your knowledge with newer players

Your Next Steps:

1. Bookmark this guide – You’ll want to reference it often
2. Start with Phase 1 – Don’t overwhelm yourself thinking about end-game
3. Join the community – Discord and Reddit are great for tips and motivation
4. Track your progress – Take screenshots of major milestones

The forge fires burn hot, but with this comprehensive guide, you have everything you need to forge your legend. Now get out there and start collecting those badges!

Have questions or want to share your progress? Drop a comment below and join our community of Forge masters!

Related Resources & Internal Links

Want to dominate The Forge even more? Check out these comprehensive guides:

Essential The Forge Guides:

• The Forge All Races Guide – Find the perfect race for your playstyle
• How To Craft Chaos The Forge – Ultimate weapon crafting guide
• The Forge Best Gauntlet Recipes – Top-tier crafting combinations
• The Forge All Armors & Crafting Guide – Complete armor progression

Race-Specific Guides:

• The Forge Felynx Race Guide – Master the auto-parry mechanics
• The Forge Vampire Race Guide – 15% lifesteal dominance
• The Forge Yeti Location & Bjorn Quest – Complete quest walkthrough

Other Achievement Guides:

• 8 Rarest PEAK Badges & How to Get Them – Master rare achievements
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