The Forge Santa Shop Guide (January 2026) Your Complete Resource

Updated by Nikhil Desai
December 30, 2025
RobloxGaming

Welcome to the most comprehensive The Forge Santa Shop Guide for Winter 2025! The Winter Update has arrived in The Forge, bringing a limited-time Santa Shop docked at the Frostspire Expanse. This festive event offers some of the most powerful items in the game, but with a short time window and complex mechanics, you need expert guidance to maximize your rewards.

Having spent countless hours analyzing the event mechanics, testing strategies, and calculating optimal ticket usage, I’m here to ensure you walk away with the best possible loot before Santa’s ship sails away. Whether you’re a free-to-play player looking to optimize your grind or a veteran aiming for the Christmas Pickaxe, this guide has everything you need.

Quick Reference

Aspect	Details	Pro Tips
Event Duration	December 25, 2025 – January 1, 2026	Plan your schedule around the 7-day window
Access Requirement	Level 70+ Character	Grind to 70 before event starts
Location	Frostspire Expanse (World 3), Docks	Teleport and look right at spawn
Daily Quests	3 quests (Fight, Mine, Forge)	Complete all for maximum tickets
Reset Mechanic	24 hours after completion	Complete at same time daily
Daily Ticket Range	~420 (Day 1) to ~650+ (Day 4)	Don’t miss any days!
Total Budget Needed	~3,500-4,000 tickets	Prioritize Limited items first

Location & Access Requirements

Before diving into the quest strategies, let’s cover the basics of accessing this limited-time event.

Prerequisites You Must Meet

Level Requirement: You need a Level 70+ Character to access the Winter Update content. This is a hard requirement – no exceptions. If you’re below level 70, focus on leveling up through regular gameplay before the event ends.

Location: The Santa Shop is located in Frostspire Expanse (World 3). This isn’t your starter area – you’ll need to progress through the game to unlock access to World 3.

How to Find Santa: Once you teleport to Frostspire Expanse, immediately look to your right at the spawn point. You’ll see a festive boat docked where Santa is waiting. The location is impossible to miss – just follow the holiday decorations!

Pro Tip: Set your spawn point at Frostspire Expanse once you unlock it. This saves significant travel time when completing daily quests.

Understanding the Quest System

The core of the Santa Shop event revolves around earning XMas Tickets through daily quests. Unlike regular game content, this event uses a unique quest system with specific mechanics you need to understand.

The Crucial 24-Hour Reset Mechanic

Here’s the most important mechanic that trips up many players: Santa’s quests reset 24 hours AFTER you complete them, not at midnight server time.

This means:

If you complete quests at 3 PM today, they reset at 3 PM tomorrow
The timer is personal to you, not server-wide
You can control your reset schedule by when you complete quests

Strategy: Complete your quests at the same time every day to maintain a consistent cycle. This prevents confusion and ensures you never miss a reset.

Quest Types Overview

Santa offers three distinct quest types each day:

Fight Quests – Combat challenges against specific enemies
Mine Quests – Mining requirements for various materials
Forge Quests – Crafting weapons and armor

You can accept all three quest types simultaneously by speaking with Santa multiple times. This saves time compared to returning between each quest.

Complete Quest Breakdown & Strategy Guide

The quests scale in difficulty (and rewards) over the four-day progression. Here’s your complete strategic guide for each quest type:

Mining Quests – The Grind

Mining quests form the backbone of your ticket income, but they require proper preparation and strategy.

Day 1: Cold as Snow

Requirement: Mine 50 Icy Pebbles
Reward: 140 XMas Tickets
Strategy: Use an Arcane Pickaxe (or better) in the Spider Cave. Icy Pebbles are abundant and easy to mine with proper equipment.

Day 2: Cold as Snow – Frozen Layers

Requirement: Mine 10 Icy Pebbles + 50 Ice Rocks
Reward: 145 XMas Tickets
Strategy: You need at least a Tungsten Pickaxe for Ice Rocks, but the Aqua Pickaxe is highly recommended for speed. Focus on areas with high Ice Rock density.

Day 3: Cold as Snow – Breaking the Frost

Requirement: Mine 10 Icy Rock + 30 Icy Boulder
Reward: 170 XMas Tickets
Strategy: Requires Aqua Pickaxe or better. Farm in the area before the Prismarine Spider nest to avoid aggro while mining. Clear enemies first, then focus on mining.

Day 4: Cold as Snow – Icy Crystals

Requirement: Mine 50 Small Ice Crystal + 10 Medium Ice Crystal
Reward: 195 XMas Tickets
Strategy: Significant difficulty spike! You need a Frost Pickaxe minimum, but Void/Prismatic is highly recommended. This quest often takes the longest time.

Critical Warning: Don’t attempt Day 4 mining quests without proper equipment. You’ll waste valuable time and potentially miss your daily cycle.

Combat Quests – The Danger Zone

Combat quests offer the highest ticket rewards but come with significant risks and specific challenges.

Day 1: Santa’s Pest Control

Requirement: Kill 25 Crystal Spiders + 5 Diamond Spiders
Reward: 160 XMas Tickets
Strategy: Crystal spiders are weak but can still pack a bite. Use a weapon with at least 80-100 DMG. Diamond spiders stun, so keep your distance and don’t get surrounded.

Day 2: Santa’s Pest Control – 2

Requirement: Kill 25 Diamond Spiders + 3 Prismarine Spider
Reward: 210 XMas Tickets
Critical Warning: Do NOT die while fighting a Prismarine Spider! If you die and return to finish it, the kill might not count due to a bug. Heal up fully before engaging.

Day 3: Santa’s Battle Call

Requirement: Kill 30 Common Orcs + 5 Elite Orcs
Reward: 260 XMas Tickets
Location: Peak Caves
Strategy: Use a high-DPS race (Demon/Dragonborn) and weapons with Burn traits. Focus on clearing Common Orcs first, then target Elites.

Day 4: Santa’s Battle Call – The Frozen Vanguard

Requirement: Kill 25 Elite Orcs + 5 Crystal Golems
Reward: 310 XMas Tickets
Location: Left/right sections of Peak Caves (not boss chamber)
Troubleshooting: If one mob type isn’t spawning, rejoin the server to refresh the spawn rate. This is a known bug.

Forging Quests – The Easy Wins

Forging quests remain the most consistent and straightforward throughout the event.

All Days (1-4): Santa’s Workshop Warm-Up

Requirement: Forge 3 Weapons + 3 Armor Pieces
Reward: 120-140 XMas Tickets
Speedrun Strategy: The requirements NEVER change. Use your cheapest Stone or Copper to craft 3 basic Daggers and 3 basic Helmets. Do NOT waste rare ores on this quest!

Pro Tip: Keep a stack of cheap materials specifically for these quests. This saves time and prevents accidentally using valuable ores.

The Complete Santa Shop Database

Here’s every item available in the Santa Shop, complete with costs, stats, and my expert verdict on each purchase.

Shop Items Overview

Item Name	Cost	Stock	Stats / Effect	Verdict
Christmas Pickaxe	3,600	Limited	550 Power / +72% Luck	MUST BUY – Best luck pickaxe
Candy Cane Pickaxe	800	Limited	280 Power / +65% Luck	Great Value – Budget alternative
Hell Slayer	200	Limited	Blueprint (Sword)	Buy – Cheap and exclusive
Candy Cane	1,200	Limited	Blueprint (Sword)	Skip unless collector
Luck Totem	150	3	+25 Luck Boost	High Priority – Hard to get otherwise
Miner Totem	100	3	+20% Speed / +15% Dmg	Good – Speeds up grinding
Warrior Totem	50	3	+15% Phys Dmg / +20% Speed	Good – Combat focused
Vitality Totem	50	3	Regen 1% HP/sec	Okay – Good for AFK
XP Totem	50	3	+25% XP	Skip if max level
Race Reroll	650	5	Reroll Race	Contextual – Buy if need Goblin/Orc
Christmas Potion	50	10	Speed/Dmg/Luck Boost (15m)	Filler – Buy with leftovers

Understanding Limited Items

Limited items (both pickaxes and swords) are only available during this event. Once they’re gone, they’re gone forever. This makes them your highest priority, especially the pickaxes which offer significant long-term value.

Priority Buying Guide – Economic Strategy

You likely won’t have enough tickets to buy everything unless you grind perfectly every single day. Here’s your optimal spending order based on your playstyle:

Path 1: The “Meta Gamer” (Best Performance)

Target: End-Game Utility

Christmas Pickaxe (3,600 tickets) – This is the crown jewel. +72% Luck is massive for hunting rare drops like Iceite or Mosasaurus. Save EVERYTHING for this first.
Luck Totems (450 total for all 3) – Luck is the most valuable stat in The Forge. These totems provide permanent bonuses that will serve you well beyond the event.
Hell Slayer Blueprint (200 tickets) – Very cheap for a limited item. Even if you don’t use it immediately, it’s worth having for collection and future use.

Path 2: The “Progression” (Mid-Game Players)

Target: Catching up fast

Candy Cane Pickaxe (800 tickets) – If you can’t reach 3,600 tickets, this is your best alternative. It’s a solid bridge to end-game pickaxes with +65% luck.
Miner Totems (300 total for all 3) – Speeds up your grinding significantly, helping you progress faster in regular gameplay.
Race Reroll (650 tickets) – If you aren’t a Goblin yet, buy this. The Goblin discount saves you millions of Gold on high-tier pickaxes (Snow/Prismatic).

What to AVOID?

Candy Cane (Weapon Blueprint) – At 1,200 tickets, it’s too expensive for a weapon that will likely be outclassed by Ore-Trait weapons (like Iceite swords).
Potions – Do not spend tickets on temporary buffs until you have secured all permanent Limited items.

Advanced Strategies & Pro Tips

Having mastered the basics, let’s dive into advanced strategies that will maximize your efficiency and ticket earnings.

Optimal Daily Routine

Morning Routine (First Login):

Check quest status and reset timers
Complete all three quests immediately if available
Plan your 24-hour cycle based on completion time

Evening Routine:

Complete any remaining quests
Shop for items if you have enough tickets
Prepare materials for next day’s forging quest

Efficiency Maximization

Equipment Preparation: Before the event starts, ensure you have:

At least Aqua Pickaxe for Day 2-3 mining
Frost Pickaxe or better for Day 4
Weapons with 100+ DMG for combat quests
Stack of cheap ores (Stone/Copper) for forging

Location Mastery: Learn the optimal farming spots:

Spider Cave back area for Day 1-2 mining
Area before Prismarine nest for Day 3 mining
Peak Caves left/right sections for Day 4 combat

Bug Workarounds

Prismarine Spider Kill Bug: If you die fighting a Prismarine Spider and the kill doesn’t count, leave the server and rejoin. Then retry the fight.

Spawn Rate Issues: For Day 3-4 combat quests, if mobs aren’t spawning properly, server hop to refresh the instance.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Based on analyzing hundreds of player experiences, here are the most common mistakes that cost players valuable tickets:

Wasting Rare Ores on Forging Quests – Never use valuable ores on the daily forging quest. Stick to Stone/Copper.
Missing Reset Timing – The 24-hour personal reset catches many players off guard. Track your completion times carefully.
Underestimating Day 4 Difficulty – The spike in difficulty on Day 4 is significant. Prepare proper equipment in advance.
Spreading Tickets Too Thin – Don’t buy small items early. Focus on saving for your priority Limited item first.
Ignoring the Power of Luck – Both pickaxes offer massive luck bonuses that will serve you long after the event ends.

FAQ

Can I restock items after buying them?

No. Once the stock (for example, 3 Totems) is gone, it is gone forever. Make sure you plan your purchases carefully before spending your tickets.

Should I get the Christmas Pickaxe or Void Pickaxe?

Ideally, you should get both. The Christmas Pickaxe provides much better Luck (+72%), making it the superior choice for farming rare materials. The Void and Prismatic pickaxes, however, are stronger for raw mining power and efficiency.

What happens if I miss a day?

Because of the scaling rewards system, missing even one day can significantly reduce your total ticket count. If you are running low on tickets, it is recommended to prioritize the Candy Cane Pickaxe over the Christmas Pickaxe so you still obtain at least one limited item.

Why aren’t the Orcs/Golems spawning?

This is a known bug affecting Day 3 and Day 4 quests. If the spawn rate appears broken, simply leave the server and rejoin to refresh the instance and restore normal spawning behavior.

How long does the event last?

Santa’s Shop is available from December 25, 2025, until January 1, 2026. This gives players only 7 days to participate, so it is important not to delay your progress.

Can I purchase everything from the shop?

Realistically, no. The total cost of all items is higher than what most players can earn during the event. You should focus on acquiring your highest-priority items first to maximize the value of your tickets.

Community Resources & Additional Help

For the most up-to-date information and community support, check out these resources:

Official Discord: Join for real-time updates and bug reports
Reddit Community: r/TheForgeRoblox for player strategies and discussions
YouTube Guides: Visual walkthroughs for complex quest mechanics

For more comprehensive guides on The Forge’s mechanics, check out our detailed XMas Tickets farming guide and complete items overview.

Final Thoughts & Call to Action

The Forge Santa Shop Winter 2025 event offers some of the most valuable limited-time items in the game’s history. With proper planning, efficient questing, and smart purchasing, you can walk away with game-changing equipment that will serve you for months to come.

Remember: consistency is key. Complete your quests daily, plan your purchases carefully, and don’t waste tickets on temporary items when permanent Limited items are available.

Bookmark this guide and check back daily as I’ll be updating with any bug fixes, strategy changes, or community discoveries throughout the event. The Winter 2025 Santa Shop is your chance to get ahead – don’t let it sail away without grabbing the best loot!

Have questions about specific strategies or want to share your own tips? Drop them in the comments below, and let’s help everyone maximize their Santa Shop rewards!