Winter Expansion Island 3 in Roblox's The Forge is all about crafting armor that can stand up to tough enemies and bosses. If you want to survive and thrive, knowing the best armor recipes and how to craft them is key.
Here's a quick answer to get you started:
- Chestplate (Max Defense/Vitality): 18 Mythril + 10 Eye Ore + 10 Obsidian.
- Helmet (Max Defense/Vitality): 9 Mythril + 9 Uranium + 9 Obsidian.
- Leggings (Max Defense/Vitality): 12 Mythril + 10 Eye Ore + 8 Obsidian.
- Prioritize traits like Phantom Step (15% dodge) and Demon's Backfire (25% burn chance on attackers, stacks across pieces).
Note: Darkryte/Demonite/Mythril is a strong pure-defense alternative (e.g., Chestplate: 20 Darkryte + 13 Demonite + 6 Mythril for 280 defense).
Let’s break down the best armor recipes for Island 3 and why they work so well
The Forge's armor system rewards mixing the right ores to get high defense, vitality, and useful traits. Heavy armor is the way to go here because it offers the best protection without slowing you down.
Best armor recipes for Island 3
| Piece | Recipe (Island 3 Best) | Stats | Recipe (Pure Defense Alt) | Alt Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestplate | 18 Mythril + 10 Eye Ore + 10 Obsidian | 191 def, 3.30x multiplier, 71% success, +40.03% vitality, +12.51% weapon DMG, -8.34% health | 20 Darkryte + 13 Demonite + 6 Mythril | 280 def, 5.60x multiplier, 73% success, Phantom Step (15% dodge), Demon's Backfire (25% burn), +5.13% vitality |
| Helmet | 9 Mythril + 9 Uranium + 9 Obsidian | 110 def, 2.96x multiplier, 47% success, +45% total vitality, Uranium (+5% max HP AoE, caps at 5%, use once) | 12 Darkryte + 8 Demonite + 6 Mythril | 203 def, 5.41x multiplier, 51% success, Phantom Step, Demon's Backfire, +10.33% vitality |
| Leggings | 12 Mythril + 10 Eye Ore + 8 Obsidian | 169 def, 3.36x multiplier, 49% success, +40% vitality, +15% weapon DMG, -10% health | 12 Darkryte + 10 Demonite + 8 Mythril | 231 def, 5.29x multiplier, 49% success, Phantom Step, Demon's Backfire, +12.75% vitality |
Speed build alternative
Swap some Demonite for Lightite to gain +15% movement speed and damage over time effects:
- Chestplate: 17 Darkryte + 13 Demonite + 13 Lightite (277 def, 5.54x multiplier, 79% success, +15% speed, Lightite DoT)
- Helmet: 9 Darkryte + 8 Demonite + 9 Lightite (206 def, 5.50x multiplier, 51% success)
- Leggings: 10 Darkryte + 10 Demonite + 10 Lightite (239 def, 5.47x multiplier, 49% success)
This build grants +15% movement speed and burn effects for a more agile playstyle.
Why these ores?
- Darkryte & Demonite: Provide strong burn effects that stack and help melt enemies.
- Mythril: Great for defense and vitality.
- Eye Ore: Boosts vitality and weapon damage but adds a health penalty (-8-10%).
- Obsidian: Adds defense and useful traits.
- Uranium: Unique trait that adds +5% max HP as AoE damage; effect caps at 5% and does not stack, so use it on only one piece (e.g., helmet).
Traits to focus on
- Phantom Step: Gives you a 15% chance to dodge attacks, which is huge for survivability.
- Demon's Backfire: 25% chance to burn attackers (20% damage over time, 15% on-hit procs); stacks across armor pieces.
- Uranium Trait: +5% max HP as AoE damage; caps at 5% total and does not stack, so use it on only one piece (e.g., helmet).
These traits stack across armor pieces, making you tanky and dangerous.
How crafting works and tips for success
Crafting armor isn’t just about dumping ores into the forge. It involves a mini-game with several steps:
- Smelting: Carefully pump the furnace to fill the bar.
- Pouring: Hold the button to fill the bar within a target zone.
- Molding: Click repeatedly to reveal the armor shape.
- Shaping: The most important step where timing your clicks perfectly increases your chance of crafting a high-quality piece.
Aim for perfect shaping results to boost your armor’s stats and success rate. Using the right ore amounts (usually 29 or more total ores) also increases your chances. At least 29 ores total per piece are required to unlock Heavy armor in the crafting pool, with 28-38 ores optimal for Knight/Dark Knight variants and up to 40-70 ores boosting success rates.
Tip: Experiment with adding a bit more Eye Ore or Demonite if your success rate is low to push your gear into legendary quality. For more crafting tips, check out our detailed armor crafting guide.
Different armor builds for different playstyles
- Tank build: Focus on Darkryte, Demonite, and Mythril for max defense and burn stacking.
- High vitality with damage boost: Use Mythril, Eye Ore, and Uranium to increase health and add AoE damage.
- Speed/agility build: Swap some Demonite for Lightite to get bonus movement speed while keeping good defense.
The Forge doesn’t slow you down for wearing heavy armor, so you can mix tankiness with speed if you want. For weapon synergy, see our best weapon recipes to complement your armor build.
How to get the ores and where to craft
Island 3 has the best ores like Mythril, Darkryte, and Uranium. Mine these in the Volcanic Depths and other high-level zones. Use upgraded pickaxes with luck and mining power to gather rare ores faster. Our pickaxe progression guide can help you optimize your mining.
For crafting, the Forgotten Kingdom forge station is recommended once unlocked because it offers better consistency.
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Using too few ores lowers your chance to craft heavy armor.
- Ignoring the shaping mini-game reduces your armor’s quality.
- Applying Uranium traits on multiple pieces wastes potential since its effect caps.
- Not experimenting with ore ratios can limit your build’s effectiveness.
Final thoughts
Crafting the best armor on Winter Expansion Island 3 is about balancing defense, vitality, and traits. Focus on the right ores, master the mini-game, and tailor your build to your playstyle. With these recipes and tips, you’ll be ready to face the toughest challenges The Forge has to offer.
