The Forge Gold Farm Guide (December 2025) 5 Pro Methods

Updated by Rudra Sethi
December 6, 2025
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Are you struggling to make money in The Forge? Feeling like your wallet is emptier than a mined-out cavern? You’re not alone! Making money during the early game of The Forge can feel painfully slow, especially when your tools and armor are still weak. But don’t worry – I’ve spent countless hours testing every method, talking to veterans, and analyzing the most efficient strategies to bring you this comprehensive money farming guide.

Whether you’re a complete beginner just starting your journey or someone looking to optimize their gold-making strategies, this guide will walk you through the five most effective methods to farm money and gold in The Forge. I’ll show you exactly how to turn your mining efforts into massive profits, which enemies give the best returns, and insider tips that most players completely miss.

Let’s dive into the ultimate money-making blueprint that will have you swimming in gold coins faster than you can say “forge me rich!”

Top 5 Money Farming Methods

Method	Best For	Profit Potential	Difficulty	Time Required
Heavy Armor Forging	Early-Mid Game	★★★★★	Medium	Moderate
Essence Farming	Mid-End Game	★★★★☆	Hard	High
Quest Completion	All Levels	★★★☆☆	Easy	Low
Index Reward Claims	Early Game	★★☆☆☆	Very Easy	Very Low
Enemy Farming	Mid Game	★★★★☆	Medium-Hard	High

Method 1: Heavy Armor Forging – The Ultimate Money Machine

Why This Method Dominates?

If there’s one method that consistently outperforms everything else in The Forge, it’s heavy armor forging. This isn’t just a good strategy – it’s the absolute fastest way to turn your mining efforts into massive profits. Here’s why it works so well:

When you forge heavy armor pieces from ores, you can sell them for 3-5 times more than the raw ores would fetch individually. For example, while 40 quartz might sell for around 900 coins to Greedy Cey, a Quartz Dark Knight Chestplate forged from those same ores can fetch up to 2,200 coins! That’s more than double the profit with minimal extra effort.

Step-by-Step Heavy Armor Forging Process

Step 1: Optimize Your Mining Strategy

Before you can forge heavy armor, you need a steady supply of high-quality ores. Here’s how to maximize your mining efficiency:

Find Multi-Rock Mining Spots: The secret to efficient mining is finding locations where you can hit multiple rocks simultaneously. Look for two or three Basalt Veins or Basalt Cores positioned close together. When you stand between them and aim your pickaxe at the center, you can often hit multiple rocks at once, effectively doubling or tripling your mining speed.

Best Mining Locations:

Ashen Passage Lower Caverns: This area has excellent Basalt Core and Vein spawns
Volcanic Depths: Higher-level ores but requires better gear
Forgotten Kingdom Caves: Good mix of ore types

Pro Mining Tip: Always go for the highest rarity rock nodes you can access. The hierarchy is: Boulder > Basalt > Volcanic Rock/Crystal. These give you the best ores with the highest multipliers.

Step 2: Choose the Right Race and Equipment

Best Race for Mining: Dwarf race is hands-down the best choice for mining-focused money making. Their racial bonus gives you faster mining speed, which directly translates to more ore per hour and thus more profit.

Essential Equipment:

Pickaxe Progression: Follow this path to maximize efficiency: Platinum > Cobalt > Mythril > Arcane
Miner Potions: Use these sparingly when you have a good ore supply built up
Luck Potions: Increase your chances of finding valuable ores

Step 3: Master the Forging Process

Once you have a good supply of ores, it’s time to forge them into profitable heavy armor pieces. Here’s exactly what you need to know:

Optimal Ore Amounts for Heavy Armor:

Minimum Ore: 20 pieces
Optimal Ore: 46 pieces (gives the best chance for high-value items)

The Heavy Armor Forging Mini-Games:

Pumper Mini-Game: Move your mouse cursor up and down on the pumper until the bar fills completely
Timing Mini-Game: Click and hold to move the white indicator line, keeping it in the moving yellow section
Mold Breaking: Click on the rectangular shape until the mold breaks and reveals your item
Hammering: Wait for circles to appear on the weapon/armor and click when they align perfectly

Pro Tip: Your success in these mini-games directly affects the quality and thus the selling price of your items. Practice makes perfect!

Step 4: Sell Strategically

When your equipment limit is maxed or you’ve run out of ores, sell everything you forged. Don’t get attached to any pieces – this is a numbers game. The more you forge and sell, the more profit you’ll make.

Expected Profits:

Common Heavy Armor: 1,500-3,000 coins
Rare Heavy Armor: 3,000-6,000 coins
Epic Heavy Armor: 6,000-12,000 coins

Advanced Heavy Armor Strategies

Stash Management: Level up to expand your stash capacity as soon as possible. Being able to carry more ore back to the forge means fewer trips and more efficient farming.

Bulk Forging: Using large amounts of ore at once (46 pieces) takes longer per forging session but is much more efficient than forging multiple small batches.

Market Timing: Pay attention to when other players are selling. If you can sell during off-peak hours, you might get better prices due to lower supply.

Method 2: Essence Farming – Mid-Game Gold Rush

Understanding the Essence Economy

Once you’ve progressed beyond the early game, essence farming becomes one of the most lucrative money-making methods in The Forge. Essences drop from enemies and have surprisingly high sell values, especially the rarer varieties.

Why Essence is So Valuable:

High Demand: Players need essences for gear enhancement
Limited Supply: Only drops from enemies, not mining
Stackable: You can carry large quantities without inventory issues
Rarity Scaling: Higher rarity essences sell for exponentially more

Best Essence Farming Locations

Volcanic Depths – Elite Essence Paradise

The Volcanic Depths area is hands-down the best location for essence farming, but it requires decent gear to survive. Here’s what you’ll find:

Elite Enemies and Their Essence Values:

Elite Rogue Skeleton: Drops worth 35-70 coins each
Elite Deathaxe Skeleton: Drops worth 45-90 coins each
Reaper: Drops worth 65-130 coins each
Blazing Slime: Drops worth 65-130 coins each

How to Reach Volcanic Depths:

Progress through the main story until you reach Forgotten Kingdom
Look for the area beneath the Basalt Veins wall
Ensure you have at least Mythril-level gear before attempting

Combat Strategies for Essence Farming

Best Races for Combat:

Beginners: Shadow or Orc for good damage output
Advanced Players: Demon, Angel, or Dragonborn for maximum DPS

Essential Combat Setup:

Weapon: Craft a Dagger with the highest modifier ore you can find
Runes: Equip Blaze Chip and Drain Edge for maximum damage
Potions: Stock up on Luck Potions before farming runs

Fighting Techniques:

Reaper Strategy: Wait for their swing animations, parry the final swing, then attack during their recovery
Blazing Slime: Keep your distance and use ranged attacks if available
Skeleton Groups: Use area-of-effect attacks to handle multiple enemies efficiently

Maximizing Essence Profits

Luck is Everything: Before each farming run, use Luck Potions to maximize your essence drop rates. This can make a huge difference in your hourly income.

Inventory Management: Since essences stack, you can stay in the field longer. However, keep an eye on your health potion supply and don’t get greedy – dying with a full inventory of essences is devastating.

Sell in Bulk: Don’t sell essences one by one. Wait until you have a substantial quantity (50+ of each type) before heading back to sell. This maximizes your time efficiency.

Expected Hourly Income: With good gear and proper strategy, you can earn 50,000-100,000 coins per hour from essence farming in the Volcanic Depths.

Method 3: Quest Completion – Passive Income Powerhouse

Why Quests Are Underrated Money Makers?

Many players focus entirely on mining and combat while ignoring one of the most consistent money-making methods: quest completion. Quests provide steady income that you can earn while doing other activities, making them the perfect complement to more active farming methods.

The Beauty of Quest Income:

Passive Earnings: Complete quests while doing other activities
Bonus Rewards: Many quests give additional items along with money
Progression Unlock: Some quests are required to access new areas with better farming opportunities
Reputation Benefits: Building reputation with NPCs can lead to better prices and exclusive quests

Key Quest-Givers and Their Rewards

Captain Rowan – The Enemy Slayer

Location: Opposite the main entrance to Forgotten Kingdom’s cave

Quest Types: Primarily enemy-killing quests Best For: Players who enjoy combat and essence farming Typical Rewards: 2,000-5,000 coins + XP

Strategy: Accept Captain Rowan’s quests before heading to essence farming spots. You’ll complete them naturally while farming enemies, essentially getting paid twice for the same work.

Amber – The Skeleton Hunter

Location: Near the entrance of the Ashen Path

Quest Types: Skeleton-slaying quests, particularly in Volcanic Depths Best For: Mid-game players farming in dangerous areas Typical Rewards: 3,000-7,000 coins + rare items

Strategy: Amber’s quests align perfectly with essence farming in the Volcanic Depths. Accept her quests before heading to the depths and watch your income skyrocket.

Sensei Moro and Barakkulf – The Mining Masters

Location: Both at the Forgotten Kingdom Forge

Quest Types: Mining and ore collection quests Best For: Players focusing on heavy armor forging Typical Rewards: 1,500-4,000 coins + mining bonuses

Strategy: These quests are perfect to combine with your heavy armor forging routine. You’ll be mining anyway, so you might as well get paid extra for it.

Advanced Questing Strategies

Quest Stacking: The pro move is to accept multiple quests from different NPCs that align with your current activities. For example, take mining quests from Sensei Moro, enemy quests from Captain Rowan, and area exploration quests – then complete them all during a single mining/combat session.

Quest Prioritization: Focus on quests that:

Align with your current activities
Offer the best coin-to-time ratio
Unlock new areas or gear
Have multiple objectives that can be completed simultaneously

Timing Your Quests: Some quests have time-based objectives or are only available during certain game conditions. Pay attention to these patterns and plan your farming sessions accordingly.

Method 4: Index Reward Claims – The Hidden Money Machine

Discovering the Index Goldmine

I can’t tell you how many players (myself included) played for dozens of hours before discovering the Index reward system. This is literally free money that most players completely miss out on, and it’s one of the easiest ways to boost your income, especially in the early game.

What is the Index System? The Index is a comprehensive tracking system that logs every new discovery you make in The Forge, including:

New weapons you’ve crafted or found
New enemies you’ve defeated
New ores you’ve mined
New areas you’ve explored

Every time you make a new discovery, it gets added to your Index, and you can claim immediate rewards for it!

How to Access and Claim Index Rewards?

Step-by-Step Guide:

Press T to open your inventory
Click on the “Index” tab (it’s often overlooked!)
Browse through the different categories: Weapons, Enemies, Ores, Areas
Look for items with a “Claim” button next to them
Click “Claim” to receive your rewards instantly

What You’ll Receive:

Cash: Usually 500-2,000 coins per discovery
Experience: Helps you level up faster
Special Items: Sometimes includes rare crafting materials

Maximizing Index Profits

Discovery Strategy: The key to maximizing Index rewards is to actively seek out new discoveries. Here’s how:

Weapon Discovery: Forge different types of weapons even if you don’t plan to use them. Each new weapon type counts as a separate discovery.

Enemy Variety: Don’t just farm the same enemies repeatedly. Make sure to fight different enemy types to unlock their Index entries.

Ore Collection: Mine every type of ore you encounter, even the common ones. Each ore variety has its own Index entry.

Area Exploration: Thoroughly explore each area you visit. Many Index entries are tied to specific locations within areas.

Pro Tip: The Index system rewards variety, so don’t get stuck in a rut doing the same thing over and over. Mix up your activities to maximize your discovery rate.

Expected Income: While individual Index rewards aren’t huge (typically 500-2,000 coins each), they add up quickly. A thorough exploration session can easily net you 10,000+ coins from Index claims alone.

Method 5: Enemy Farming – Direct Combat Profits

When to Farm Enemies for Money?

While not as efficient as heavy armor forging for pure money-making, enemy farming becomes increasingly profitable as you progress through the game and acquire better gear. The key is knowing which enemies to farm and when to farm them.

Best Times for Enemy Farming:

When you have good combat gear (Mythril or better)
When you need essences for gear enhancement
When quest objectives align with enemy killing
When you want combat practice along with income

Most Profitable Enemies to Farm

Early Game: Basic Enemies

Zombies and Basic Skeletons:

Location: Stonewake’s Cross and early Forgotten Kingdom areas
Income: 10-25 coins per kill
Best For: Complete beginners learning combat mechanics
Strategy: Focus on quantity over quality. These enemies are weak but numerous.

Mid Game: Elite Enemies

Elite Rogue Skeletons:

Location: Forgotten Kingdom caves
Income: 35-70 coins per kill
Essence Value: Additional 50-100 coins from essence drops
Strategy: Use hit-and-run tactics. They’re dangerous in groups.

Elite Deathaxe Skeletons:

Location: Deeper Forgotten Kingdom areas
Income: 45-90 coins per kill
Essence Value: Additional 75-150 coins from essence drops
Strategy: Parry their axe attacks and counter-attack during recovery.

End Game: Volcanic Depths Enemies

Reapers:

Location: Volcanic Depths
Income: 65-130 coins per kill
Essence Value: Additional 100-200 coins from essence drops
Strategy: Master the parry timing. Reapers have predictable attack patterns.

Blazing Slimes:

Location: Volcanic Depths
Income: 65-130 coins per kill
Essence Value: Additional 100-200 coins from essence drops
Strategy: Keep your distance and use ranged attacks if available.

Combat Optimization for Maximum Profits

Race Selection for Combat:

Shadow: Excellent for stealth and critical hits
Orc: Great for raw damage output
Demon/Angel/Dragonborn: Best for end-game combat with special abilities

Essential Combat Gear:

Weapon: Choose based on your combat style (Daggers for speed, Great Swords for power)
Armor: Heavy armor for defense, Medium armor for balance
Runes: Combat-enhancing runes like Blaze Chip and Drain Edge
Potions: Health potions and Luck potions before farming runs

Combat Techniques:

Parrying: Learn enemy attack patterns and parry for counter-attacks
Dodging: Use dodge rolls to avoid damage and position yourself advantageously
Area Attacks: When facing multiple enemies, use area-of-effect abilities
Resource Management: Keep track of your health and potion supply

Expected Hourly Income: With proper gear and strategy, enemy farming can generate 30,000-80,000 coins per hour, plus valuable essences and other drops.

Advanced Money-Making Strategies

Combining Methods for Maximum Efficiency

The real secret to making massive amounts of money in The Forge isn’t mastering any single method – it’s combining multiple methods strategically. Here are some powerful combinations:

The Ultimate Mining-Questing Combo:

Accept mining quests from Sensei Moro and Barakkulf
Accept enemy quests from Captain Rowan
Go mining for heavy armor forging materials
Fight enemies that naturally spawn in mining areas
Complete both quest types simultaneously
Forge heavy armor from mined ores
Sell everything for massive profits

Essence Farming with Index Discovery:

Use Luck Potions before entering combat areas
Fight different enemy types for maximum Index entries
Collect essences from all defeated enemies
Claim Index rewards for new enemy discoveries
Sell essences in bulk for maximum profit

The Complete New Player Progression:

Start with Index claims and early quests
Progress to basic mining and heavy armor forging
Add enemy farming as your gear improves
Incorporate essence farming in mid-game
Master all methods for end-game wealth

Economic Optimization Tips

Understanding the Economy: The Forge has a dynamic economy where supply and demand affect prices. Here’s how to take advantage:

Buy Low, Sell High: Some items have fluctuating prices. Pay attention to market trends and buy when prices are low, sell when they’re high.

Seasonal Opportunities: During special events or updates, certain items may become more valuable. Stock up on these items beforehand.

Resource Scarcity: Some ores and essences become harder to find as more players progress. If you can secure these resources early, you can sell them at premium prices later.

Time Your Sales: Don’t sell everything immediately. Sometimes waiting for the right moment (like after a major update) can significantly increase your profits.

Gear Progression for Money Making

Pickaxe Progression Path:

Stone Pickaxe (Starting gear)
Bronze Pickaxe (First upgrade)
Platinum Pickaxe (Good early-game option)
Cobalt Pickaxe (Excellent mid-game choice)
Mythril Pickaxe (Great for late-game mining)
Arcane Pickaxe (End-game ultimate pickaxe)

Armor Progression for Combat Farming:

Light Armor (Basic protection)
Medium Armor (Good balance of protection and mobility)
Heavy Armor (Maximum protection for dangerous areas)

Weapon Choices:

Daggers: Fast attack speed, good for essence farming
Straight Swords: Balanced option for general combat
Great Swords: High damage, slower but powerful
Colossal Swords: Ultimate damage but very slow

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Money-Making Pitfalls

After analyzing hundreds of players’ progress and talking to veterans, I’ve identified several common mistakes that hold players back from maximizing their income:

Mistake #1: Selling Raw Ores This is by far the biggest mistake new players make. Selling raw ores to Greedy Cey gives you a fraction of what you could earn by forging them into gear first. Always forge your ores before selling!

Mistake #2: Ignoring the Index System Many players never discover the Index reward system, missing out on thousands of free coins. Make it a habit to check your Index after every gaming session.

Mistake #3: Not Combining Activities Focusing on only one money-making method at a time is inefficient. The most successful players always combine multiple methods (mining + questing + combat) for maximum efficiency.

Mistake #4: Poor Inventory Management Running out of inventory space mid-farming session is frustrating and costly. Always prioritize expanding your stash and managing your inventory efficiently.

Mistake #5: Wrong Gear Progression Skipping pickaxe tiers or buying every single pickaxe is a waste of money. Follow the optimal progression path and sell your old pickaxes when upgrading.

Combat and Survival Mistakes

Mistake #6: Fighting Underleveled Trying to farm high-level enemies with weak gear leads to frequent deaths and lost progress. Always ensure your gear matches the challenge level.

Mistake #7: Ignoring Defensive Play Being too aggressive in combat leads to unnecessary deaths. Learn defensive techniques like parrying and dodging to survive longer farming sessions.

Mistake #8: Not Using Potions Strategically Using potions at the wrong time or not using them at all reduces your farming efficiency. Save Luck Potions for high-value farming runs and Health Potions for emergency situations.

Platform-Specific Tips

PC Optimization

Controls and Settings:

Keybinds: Customize your controls for faster access to essential functions
Graphics Settings: Optimize for performance rather than visuals during farming sessions
Mouse Sensitivity: Adjust for precise combat and mining

PC-Exclusive Advantages:

Faster Menu Navigation: Mouse control makes inventory management quicker
Precise Mining: More accurate aiming for multi-rock mining spots
Combat Precision: Better control over parrying and dodging timing

Mobile Optimization

Touch Controls:

Control Layout: Customize the touch layout for comfortable farming
Auto-Mining: Learn to use the auto-mining feature effectively
Gesture Controls: Master swipe gestures for combat efficiency

Mobile-Specific Strategies:

Shorter Sessions: Mobile play is often in shorter bursts, so focus on quick money-making methods
Stable Connection: Ensure good internet connection to avoid disconnections during important activities
Battery Management: Farming sessions can drain battery quickly, so plan accordingly

Console Considerations

Controller Setup:

Button Mapping: Configure controller buttons for comfortable extended play
Vibration Settings: Adjust or disable vibration for longer comfort during farming sessions

Console Advantages:

Comfort: Better for long farming sessions
Stability: More stable performance than some mobile devices
Display: Larger screens make it easier to see details and plan strategies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the absolute fastest way to make money in The Forge?

Heavy armor forging is currently the fastest method, consistently generating 3–5× more profit than selling raw ores. Combine this with quest completion and Index claims for maximum efficiency.

How much money can I make per hour with these methods?

With optimal strategy and gear, you can expect:
Heavy armor forging: 40,000–80,000 coins per hour
Essence farming: 50,000–100,000 coins per hour
Combined methods: 80,000–150,000 coins per hour

What’s the best race for making money in The Forge?

It depends on your preferred method:
Dwarf: Best for mining and heavy armor forging
Goblin: 12% pickaxe and gear discount
Shadow/Orc: Strong for combat-focused farming
Demon/Angel/Dragonborn: Best for end-game combat farming

How do I unlock the Volcanic Depths for essence farming?

Progress through the main story quests until you reach the Forgotten Kingdom, then locate the area beneath the Basalt Veins wall. You’ll need at least Mythril-level gear to survive there.

What’s the optimal ore amount for forging heavy armor?

While you can forge heavy armor with as few as 20 ores, using 46 ores gives you the best chance of creating high-value gear that sells for maximum profit.

How often should I check my Index for new claims?

Check your Index after every gaming session or whenever you make significant discoveries. New weapon types, enemies defeated, and ores mined all generate claimable rewards.

Should I sell my old pickaxes when upgrading?

Absolutely. Always sell your old pickaxe when upgrading. You’ll typically recover 70–75% of the original cost, which helps significantly with your next purchase.

What’s the best pickaxe progression path?

Follow this optimal path to avoid wasting money:
Stone → Bronze → Platinum → Cobalt → Mythril → Arcane.
Skip all intermediate pickaxes because they’re not cost-effective.

When should I switch from mining to essence farming?

Switch once you have Mythril-level gear and can safely survive Forgotten Kingdom areas. At this point, essence farming becomes more profitable than mining.

How important are Luck Potions for money making?

Luck Potions are extremely important, especially for essence farming and high-value ore mining. They can boost drop rates by 50–100%, making them essential for serious farming runs.

What’s the biggest mistake new players make when trying to make money?

The biggest mistake is selling raw ores instead of forging them into gear. This single error can cost players millions in lost profits over time.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You now have the complete knowledge and strategies to become a money-making machine in The Forge. Remember that the key to success isn’t just knowing these methods – it’s implementing them consistently and strategically.

Your Action Plan:

Start with Index claims and easy quests for quick early-game money
Progress to heavy armor forging as your primary money-making method
Incorporate quest completion into all your activities for passive income
Add enemy farming once you have suitable gear
Master essence farming for end-game wealth generation
Always combine methods for maximum efficiency

Final Pro Tips:

Stay Updated: The Forge is constantly evolving, so keep an eye on official Discord for new money-making opportunities
Join the Community: With over 873,000 members, the official Discord is a goldmine of tips and strategies
Experiment: Don’t be afraid to try new methods and find what works best for your playstyle
Be Patient: Building wealth takes time, but with these strategies, you’ll get there much faster than most players

Ready to Start Your Money-Making Journey? Bookmark this guide and refer back to it as you progress through The Forge. The strategies here will serve you well from your first mining session to becoming one of the wealthiest players in the game.

For more advanced strategies and specific guides, check out our other The Forge articles, including our AFK money farming guide and complete progression guide.

Happy forging, and may your coffers overflow with gold!