Update: We last updated this article with The Forge locations on January 5, 2025.
The Forge’s open world has many explorable locations. There are three islands, each containing a cave for mining ores. The islands also have various POIs where you will see NPCs selling items, players crafting equipment, quests, and more. Additionally, you can discover secret spots and hidden locations that contain Pickaxes or Lucky Blocks. This article provides a detailed guide to all The Forge locations, POIs, and what to expect.
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All The Forge Locations
The Forge has two major locations:
- Stonewake’s Cross: It is the starter island that you spawn in when joining the game. You will learn the game’s tutorials and mechanics here.
- Forgotten Kingdom: You can unlock this island upon reaching level 10, and use the Portal to go there. It also contains a sub-area, Goblin Village.
- Frostspire Expanse: You can unlock this island upon reaching level 70 and use the Portal to go there.
You can find some common The Forge locations in both islands, such as Runemaker’s Shop, Enhancer’s Shop, Miner Fred’s Shop, and Maria’s Potion Shop. Each island has a cave with distinct enemies, boulders, and areas. Additionally, both islands offer spots with unique NPCs granting quests
That said, below are the details of all POIs in both Stonewake’s Cross and Forgotten Kingdom.
All POIs in Stonewake’s Cross
1. The Forging Station
The forging station is adjacent to the right side of the spawn point. You can craft weapons and armor in the forging station. Additionally, you can find Sensei Moro on the left side inside the forging station’s hut. He guides you through the tutorial and gives you the main quests for the Stonewake’s Cross island.
2. Enhancer’s Shop
Go down the hill from the spawn point towards the left side, and you will find the Enhancer’s Shop. You can find Enahnce NPC, who upgrades your weapons and armor. Upgrading requires essences and gold.
3. Runemaker’s Shop
Runemaker’s Shop is located opposite Enhancer’s Shop. You can find Runemaker NPC in it, who attaches Runes to your weapons and armor. The equipment must reach level three to attach Runes. Additionally, you must pay a certain amount of gold for the process.
4. Potions Shop
The Potions Shop is located next to the forging station. You can find the Maria NPC in it, selling various types of potions. Each potion costs gold, with the price based on the type. Here are the details:
| Potions | Price |
|---|---|
| Miner Potion I | 500 gold |
| Luck Potion I | 350 gold |
| Speed Potion I | 200 gold |
| Health Potion I | 150 gold |
| Damage Potion I | 250 gold |
5. Bard’s Campfire
Bard’s campfire is situated next to the Potions Shop. You can find the Bard NPC and a purchasable item, Simple Lantern, on the stone near the campfire. The Simple Lantern costs 350 gold and is used to light dark areas while mining. Bard gives you a quest to find his guitar. He rewards an Unknown Key, Guitar Finder Badge, XP, and Cash for completing the reward.
6. Miner’s Fred Shop
The Miner’s Fred Shop is located next to the Bard’s Campfire. You can purchase four types of Pickaxes with gold from it. Here are the details:
| Pickaxes | Price |
|---|---|
| Bronze | 150 gold |
| Iron | 500 gold |
| Gold | 1,500 gold |
| Platinum | 5,000 gold |
7. Marbles Shop
The Marbles Shop is on the opposite side of the Potions Shop. This shop has the Marbles NPC in it, who buys your armor and weapons. You get gold equivalent to the price of the equipment by selling one.
8. Greedy Cey’s Shop
You can find Greedy Cey’s Shop on the left side of your way to the cave. Greedy Cey NPC, inside the shop, buys items from your personal stash, such as essences, runes, and ores. You get gold equivalent to the price of an item.
9. Wizard’s Tower
Travel the road to the left side of the Greedy Cey’s shop, go past Tomo the Explorist NPC, and turn left to find the wizard tower. You can enter the tower and cross one room to find the Wizard NPC. This NPC allows you to reroll and change your races.
10. The Cave
The entrance to the cave is on the right side of the Greedy Cey’s Shop. You can find two Quest NPCs and Pebbles in the outer area of the cave. Here are the details:
| Gameplay Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Quest NPCs | – Umut the Brave: Gives quests related to killing zombies. – Nord: Gives quests related to mining. |
| Pebbles | – Grants Stone, Sand Stone, Copper, Poopite, and Iron Ores. |
11. Inner Cave
There are three entrances to the Inner Cave, as listed below:
- Take the left from Umut the Brave NPC.
- Take the right from the Nord NPC.
- Walk towards the path between Umut the Brave and the Nord NPC.
You will reach a lake from all three entrances. There is a Stonewake’s Pickaxe on the stone in the middle of the lake. Additionally, you can find two types of enemies and various kinds of deposits to mine ores. Here are the details:
| Gameplay Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Enemies | – Zombie – Delver Zombie |
| Rock | – Grants Sand Stone, Copper, Iron, Tin, Silver, Bananaite, Mushroomite, Cardboardite, and Poopite Ores |
| Boulder | – Grants Copper, Iron, Tin, Silver, Gold, Bananite, Platinum, Mushroomite, Cardboardite, Aite, and Poopite Ores |
| Stonewake Pickaxe | – Buy for 3,333 gold |
12. Deep Cave
You can enter the Deep Cave in two ways from the Inner Cave, as listed below:
- Go inside the entrance on the southwest from Stonewake’s Pickaxe.
- Go inside the entrance on the southeast from Stonwake’s Pickaxe.
You must cross the lake to reach the entrances. The Deep Cave houses the strongest enemies of Stonewake’s Cross, and Rock and Boulder. Here are the details:
| Gameplay Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Enemies | – Zombie – Delver Zombie – Brute Zombie – Elite Zombie |
| Rock | – Grants Sand Stone, Copper, Iron, Tin, Silver, Bananaite, Mushroomite, Cardboardite, and Poopite Ores |
| Boulder | – Grants Copper, Iron, Tin, Silver, Gold, Bananite, Platinum, Mushroomite, Cardboardite, Aite, and Poopite Ores |
All POIs in Forgotten Kingdom Island
1. Greedy Cey’s Shop
Go straight from the spawn point to reach the central square of the island. You will find Greedy Cey’s Shop on the right side. It buys items from your personal stash, like in Stonewake’s Cross.
2. Potion Shop
Walk past the Greedy Cey’s Shop from the spawn point, and you will find the Potion Shop. It is the same shop as in Stonewake’s Cross with the Maria NPC. You can purchase the same potions found in the Stonewake’s cross, except for the Health Potion II, which costs 350 gold.
3. Miner Fred’s Shop
The Miner Fred’s Shop is on the left side of the island’s central square. He sells a different collection of Pickaxes in the Forgotten Kingdom island. Here are the details:
| Pickaxes | Price |
|---|---|
| Cobalt | 10,000 gold |
| Titanium | 22,500 gold |
| Mythril | 67,500 gold |
| Uranium | 37,500 gold |
| Lightite | 98,500 gold |
4. Wo’s Shop
Wo’s Shop is adjacent to the right side of Miner Fred’s Shop. It contains the Wo NPC, to whom you can sell your weapons and equipment, like the Marbles NPC in Stonewake’s Cross.
5. Quest Board
Walk past the Wo Shop, and you will find the Quest Board. It says “Coming Soon” as of this writing. However, we can expect some quests in future updates.
6. The Forging Station
The forging station is located across the spawn point in Forgotten Kingdom. Similar to the Stonewake’s Cross, you can forge armor and weapons in the station. You can find Sensei Moro on the right side of the forging station. He gives the main quests of the Forgotten Kingdom. Additionally, you can find Barakkulf NPC behind Sensei Moro in the forging station. He offers quests related to mining rocks and collecting ores.
7. Enhancer’s Shop
Walk towards the south from the forging station to find the Enhancer’s Shop on the right side. You can upgrade your equipment here, like in Stonewake’s Cross.
8. Runemaker’s Shop
Runemaker’s Shop is on the opposite side of the Enhancer’s Shop. Like in Stonewake’s Cross, you can attach Runes to your equipment here.
9. Goblin Village
Keep walking south from the Enhancer’s and Runemaker’s Shop to find the Goblin Village on the right side. It is secured by two guards, Gurak and Azuk. However, you can enter the village by jumping over them. You will find the Goblin King inside the village, getting fanned by two goblins. The Goblin King offers quests related to collecting money and ores.
He rewards huge amounts of XP upon completing the quest. Additionally, you can find a key that unlocks the Goblin Cave on the king’s throne after completing the quest.
10. Goblin Cave
The Goblin Cave is situated on the right side of the Goblin King’s throne. You can find Slime enemies and crystals to mine ores in the cave. Here are the details:
| Gameplay Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Enemies | – Slime – Blazing Slime |
| Earth Crystal | – Grants Blue Crystal, Orange Crystal, Green Crystal, Magenta Crystal, Crimson Crystal, Rainbow Crystal, and Arcane Crystal ores |
| Crimson Crystal | – Grants Blue Crystal, Orange Crystal, Green Crystal, Magenta Crystal, Crimson Crystal, Rainbow Crystal, and Arcane Crystal ores |
| Cyan Crystal | – Grants Blue Crystal, Orange Crystal, Green Crystal, Magenta Crystal, Crimson Crystal, Rainbow Crystal, and Arcane Crystal ores |
| Light Crystal | – Grants Blue Crystal, Orange Crystal, Green Crystal, Magenta Crystal, Crimson Crystal, Rainbow Crystal, and Arcane Crystal ores |
| Violet Crystal | – Grants Blue Crystal, Orange Crystal, Green Crystal, Magenta Crystal, and Crimson Crystal |
11. Captain Rowan’s Camp
You can find Captain Rowan’s camp in front of the north entrance of the Ruined Cave. Follow the path on the right side of the Greedy Cey’s Shop, turn right at the dead end to enter a castle-like area. Turn left from the entrance to find Captain Rowan’s camp. You can find various NPCs there: Isaac, Malik, Henry, and Captain Rowan.
Captain Rowan offers quests related to killing enemies and collecting ores. Similarly, Isaac offers quests related to obtaining Health Potion from the Stonewake’s Cross. Other NPCs have no specific purpose.
12. Wizard’s Tower
You can find Wizard’s Tower inside the castle-like area on the way to Captain Rowan’s Camp. Like in Stonewake’s Cross, you can reroll and change races.
13. Descent’s Beginning
Descent’s Beginning is the outer area of the Ruined Cave. There are two ways to reach the Ruined Cave, as listed below:
- Use the entrance in front of Captain Rowan’s camp.
- Go south from the Enhancer’s shop, walk up the path on the right side that comes before Goblin Village, and use the south entrance.
You can find Basalt Rock and low-tier enemies in the Ruined Cave. Here are the details:
| Gameplay Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Basalt Rock | – Grants Silver, Gold, Platinum, Cobalt, Titanium, Lapis Lazuli, and Eye Ore. |
| Enemies | – Skeleton Rogue |
14. Crumbling Halls
There are three paths from the Descent’s Beginnings, and two of them lead to the Crumbling Halls: Left and the middle one. You can find three types of Skeleton enemies and two types of deposits in the Crumbling Halls. Here are the details:
| Gameplay Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Enemies | – Skeleton Rogue – Axe Skeleton – Bomber |
| Basalt Rock | – Grants Silver, Gold, Platinum, Cobalt, Titanium, Lapis Lazuli, and Eye Ore. |
| Basalt Core | – Grants Cobalt, Titanium, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Amethyst, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire, Cuprite, Emerald, Eye Ore. |
15. Ashen Passage
Go towards the right from the Descent Beginnings to enter the Ashen Passage. You can find three types of Basalt deposits and enemies, and a Pickaxe in Ashen Passage. Here are the details:
| Gameplay Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Enemies | – Skeleton Rogue – Axe Skeleton – Bomber |
| Basalt Rock | – Grants Silver, Gold, Platinum, Cobalt, Titanium, Lapis Lazuli, and Eye Ore. |
| Basalt Core | – Grants Cobalt, Titanium, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Amethyst, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire, Cuprite, Emerald, Eye Ore. |
| Basalt Vein | – Grants Quartz, Amethyst, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire, Cuprite, Emerald, Ruby, Rivalite, Uranium, Mythril, Eye Ore, and Lightite ores. |
| Magma Pickaxe |
16. The Sunken Cells
Take the left path from the Descent’s Beginnings, and go down the Crumbling Halls, turn left, and go straight to reach The Sunken Cells. You can find plenty of skeleton enemies and two types of Basalt deposits. Here are the details:
| Gameplay Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Enemies | – Axe Skeleton – Deathaxe Skeleton – Sekelton Rogue – Bomber – Blight Pyromancer |
| Basalt Rock | – Grants Silver, Gold, Platinum, Cobalt, Titanium, Lapis Lazuli, and Eye Ore |
| Basalt Core | – Grants Cobalt, Titanium, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Amethyst, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire, Cuprite, Emerald, Eye Ore. |
17. Volcanic Depths
Volcanic Depths is situated below the Ashen Passage. Upon reaching the passage, you will find Basalt Vein deposits on the ground in front of the Magma Pickaxe. You must mine the rock, using a Pickaxe with 100 base damage, and reveal the path to reach Volcanic Depths.
This place has magma covering the majority of the floor. Stepping on them deals damage, gradually reducing health, and killing you. Additionally, you can kill various enemies and mine deposits for the rarest ores. Here are the details:
| Gameplay Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Enemies | – Elite Rogue Skeleton – Elite Deathaxe Skeleton – Blight Pyromancer – Blazing Sime – Reaper |
| Basalt Core | – Grants Cobalt, Titanium, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Amethyst, Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire, Cuprite, Emerald, Eye Ore. |
| Basalt Rock | – Grants Silver, Gold, Platinum, Cobalt, Titanium, Lapis Lazuli, and Eye Ore |
| Volcanic Rock | – Grants Volcanic Rock, Topaz, Cuprite, Rivalite, Obsidian, Eye Ore, Fireite, Magmaite, Demonite, and Darkryte |
The above-discussed are the major The Forge locations across both islands. In the next section, we will discuss the secret locations on each island.
All POIs in Frostspire Expanse Island
1. The Forging Station
From the spawn point, walk to the left to reach the forging station. You can forge new weapons: Maces, Spears, Axes, and One-Handed Axes, and new armor sets: Vikings and Wolf.
2. Enhancer
Enhancer Shop is located on the left of the forging station. Like other islands, you can upgrade your weapons here.
3. Runemaker
Runemaker Shop is located on the left of the Enhancer Shop. You can attach Runes to your Pickaxes, weapons, and armor here.
4. Miner Fred’s Shop
In Miner Fred’s Shop, you can purchase Pickaxes exclusive to the Frostspire Expanse world. Here are the details:
| Pickaxes | Price |
|---|---|
| Tungsten | 200,000 gold |
| Aqua | 375,000 gold |
| Mist | 500,000 gold |
| Snow | 750,000 gold |
| Frost | 1,000,000 gold |
| Void | 1,35,0000 gold |
5. Wo’s Shop
Wo’s Shop is located opposite Miner Fred’s Shop. You can sell your Pickaxes and equipment for gold.
6. Potions Shop
Walk towards the main hub of the Frostspire Expanse, and you’ll find Maria’s Potion Shop on the left side, near the entrance. Maria sells several potions, as listed below:
| Potions | Price |
|---|---|
| Health Potion II | 350 gold |
| Damage Potion I | 250 gold |
| Miner Potion I | 500 gold |
| Speed Potion I | 200 gold |
| Luck Potion I | 350 gold |
7. Greedy Cey’s Shop
Walk towards the right from the Potions Shop to find the Greedy Cey’s Shop. He buys items from your personal stash, such as Ores, Runes, and Essences, among others.
8. Wizard’s Tower
Walk towards the right from the forging station to reach the Wizard’s Tower. You can reroll races here, like in Stonewake’s Cross and Forgotten Kingdom islands.
9. Santa NPC
Turn back from the spawn point and walk towards the boat to find the Santa NPC. He is part of the Christmas event and will be available for the event’s duration. You can access the Christmas Store and receive quests by interacting with the Santa NPC.
10. Bjorn NPC
Bjorn is the first NPC that you interact with in the Frostspire Expanse island. The game will take you to meet him upon spawning on the island for the first time. He gives you quests related to mining rocks and killing enemies.
11. Frozen Webs
Frozen Webs is the starting area of the Spider’s Cave. You can reach there by taking the path that’s on the right side of the Greedy Cey’s Shop. It contains Icy Pebble and Icy Rock deposits along with a few Crystal Spider enemies. Here are the details:
| Gameplay Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Enemies | Crystal Spider |
| Icy Pebble | – Grants Tungsten, Sulfur, Pumice, Graphite, Snowite, and Aetherit Ores (Frostspire Expansion Ores) – Also grants Ruby, Emerald, Mythril, Rivalite, Lightite, and Uranium ores |
| Icy Rock | Grants Tungsten, Sulfur, Pumice, Graphite, Snowite, Aetherit, Scheelite, Larimar, and Neurotite Ores |
12. The Frost Nest
Walk straight from the Frozen Webs to reach the Frost Nest area. You can find Icy Pebble, Icy Rock, and Icy Boulder deposits, along with Diamond and Crystal Spider enemies. Here are the details:
| Gameplay Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Enemies | Crystal Spider, Diamond Spider, and Prismatic Spider |
| Icy Pebble | – Grants Tungsten, Sulfur, Pumice, Graphite, Snowite, and Aetherit Ores (Frostspire Expansion Ores) – Also grants Ruby, Emerald, Mythril, Rivalite, Lightite, and Uranium ores |
| Icy Rock | Grants Tungsten, Sulfur, Pumice, Graphite, Snowite, Aetherit, Scheelite, Larimar, and Neurotite Ores |
| Icy Boulder | Grants Tungsten, Sulfur, Pumice, Graphite, Snowite, Aetherit, Scheelite, Larimar, Neurotite, Frost Fossil, Tide Carve, Velchire, Sanctis, Snowite, and Iceite Ores |
13. Summit’s Edge
Summit’s Edge is a massive area located inside The Peak, which is another cave where you can mine ores and defeat enemies. Walk towards the east direction from Bjorn NPC, climb up the hill, and walk left towards the north to reach the peak. You can find Crystal deposits and several enemies in the Summit’s Edge. Here are the details:
| Gameplay Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Enemies | Common Orc, Elite Orc, Crystal Golem, Yeti, and Golem (Boss) |
| Small Ice Crystal | Grants Aetherit, Scheelite, Larimar, Neurotite, Frost Fossil, Tide Carve, Velchire, Sanctis, Snowite, Iceite, Mistvein, Lgarite, Voidfractal, Moltenfrost, Crimsonite, and Suryafal Ores |
| Medium Ice Crystal | Grants Frost Fossil, Tide Carve, Velchire, Sanctis, Snowite, Iceite, Mistvein, Lgarite, Voidfractal, Moltenfrost, Crimsonite, Malachite, Aqujade, Cryptex, Galestor, Voidstar, and Suryafal Ores |
| Large Ice Crystal | Grants Velchire, Sanctis, Snowite, Iceite, Mistvein, Lgarite, Voidfractal, Moltenfrost, Crimsonite, Malachite, Aqujade, Cryptex, Galestor, Voidstar, Suryafal, Heavenite, and Gargantuan Ores |
| Floating Crystal | Grants Velchire, Sanctis, Snowite, Iceite, Mistvein, Lgarite, Voidfractal, Moltenfrost, Crimsonite, Malachite, Aqujade, Cryptex, Galestor, Voidstar, Suryafal Ores |
14. Crimson Depths
Crimson Depths is located inside the Red Cave. Walk southeast from the Wizard’s Tower to reach the cave. You must unlock it by completing two Raven NPC Quests: Raven 1 and Raven 2. They involve killing enemies and bringing specific Ores. After completing the second quest, the Raven will give you a Red Cave Key, allowing you to access it. The cave offers new types of enemies, rocks, and a new Pickaxe. Here are the details:
| Gameplay Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Enemies | Mini Demonic Spider, Demonic Spider, Demonic Queen Spider |
| Small Red Crystal | Frogite |
| Medium Red Crystal | Frogite, Moon Stone, Gulabite, Coinite |
| Large Red Crystal | Frogite, Moon Stone, Gulabite, Coinite, Duranite, Evil Eye |
| Heart of The Island | Frogite, Moon Stone, Gulabite, Coinite, Duranite, Evil Eye, Stolen Heart, and Heart of The Island |
15. Corruption’s Heart
You can reach Corruption’s Heart through a secret passage. Walk to the end of the Crimson Depths until you see a rock that resembles Heart of The Island. Then, take the right and pass through the bushes to reach the Corruption’s Heart. You can find various NPCs and the Dragon Head Pickaxe in this location.
All Secret Locations in Stonewake’s Cross
1. Secret Cave
It is located inside the Cave on Stonewake’s Cross island. Take a left from Umut the Brave NPC and go straight. You will reach a spot with leaves, seemingly sprouting out from the underground. Walk towards it and reach the Secret Cave below. The Secret Cave has the Undead NPC and Bard’s guitar.
2. Hidden Roof
Hidden Roof is one of the secret locations in The Forge on Stonewake’s Cross. It is on the opposite side of the Tomo the Explorist. The NPC is located on the way to the Wizard’s tower. Follow the steps below to reach the hidden roof:
- Step 1: Ascend to the higher place on the left side of the house.
- Step 2: You can enter the hidden roof by dashing through the right-most side of the house, as shown in the picture above.
- Step 3: You must jump and then press the Q button to dash and enter it. The timing of jumping and dashing is crucial, so you might have to try multiple times.
- Step 4: Climb down the ladder to find a surprise, Lucky Blocks.
You will find Lucky Blocks inside the hidden roof. Break it to find a special ore of Relic rarity, Fichillium.
3. Fallen Angel’s Cave
Take a right from the Nord NPC inside the Cave’s entrance. You will reach the Inner Cave. Keep going straight to find two wooden entrances on the right side. Go inside the first entrance, and keep moving forward to get to the Angel’s Cave. It has one of the best end-game Pickaxes, Arcane. Obtaining it requires 125,000 gold.
All Secret Locations in Forgotten Kingdom
1. Secret Waterfall Room
You can find the secret waterfall room inside the Goblin Cave. To reach the cave, you must complete the Goblin King quest and get a key to unlock the door. Go straight from the door until you find a bridge on the left side. Walk to the other side of the river and through the waterfall.
Walk through the stone that has been cut in the middle to reach the secret room. You will find a cat at the end of the room that belongs to Tomo. Bring her the cat to complete her quest and receive rewards.
2. Monke’s Island
Monke’s Island is one of the secret The Forge locations situated on the ocean of the Forgotten Kingdom island. After spawning, turn around and swim towards a tiny island located to the southwest of the docks. You can find Monke NPC on the island, who offers a quest to bring one, five, or 30 Bananite ores.
3. Cannon
Cannon is on the right side of the spawn point. You can interact with it by pressing the “E” key and launch yourself directly to Captain Rowan’s camp.
All Secret Locations in Forgotten Kingdom
1. Ice Cannon
Ice Cannon is located opposite Maria’s Potion Shop. It launches you directly to The Peak cave. You must talk to the Ice Man in front of it and complete his quest to use the cannon. The quest requires you to give 1 Demonite, 3 Fireite, and 5 Magmite Ores to the Ice Man.
2. Secret Pickaxe
Prismatic is the secret Frostspire Expanse Pickaxe, located inside a frozen lake. Walk straight from the Bjorn NPC and take the left turn towards the south. After that, turn right and walk towards the east. There will be a frozen lake to the southeast. You will see a small hole near the chair on the lake. Swim down the hole to reach the bottom, where you’ll see a huge block of ice. You need Picakxe with 420 base damage to break the ice and discover the spot with the Prismatic Pickaxe.
That concludes our guide to The Forge locations and POIs. We will update this article when the developers add more locations in future updates.
