Crafting the Great Sword in The Forge is a game-changer but it’s not as simple as just throwing ores into the forge. You need the right mix of rare ores, patience with mini-games, and a bit of luck to get a powerful weapon that hits hard and looks epic.
While there is no strict player level requirement to craft the Great Sword, having advanced mining skills, access to high-tier pickaxes, and proficiency in the forging mini-games greatly improves your chances of success. New players should focus on leveling up and acquiring luck-boosting items before attempting to craft this high-cost weapon.
Here’s a quick answer before we dive deeper: To craft a Great Sword, you need at least 40 ores, usually 10 each of Galaxite, Darkryte, Fireite, and Magmaite. Use the forge at Stonewake’s Cross, pick Great Sword, add your ores, and complete the mini-games well to get the best stats. Luck potions and runes can boost your chances and power.
Let me explain how you can craft the Great Sword step-by-step and why each part matters.
The Great Sword is a Colossal class weapon, meaning it’s big, slow, but packs a punch with a range of 10 units. To get this weapon, you must add 40 or more ores to the forge crucible. The typical recipe that players swear by is:
- 10x Galaxite (for the highest base damage scaling)
- 10x Darkryte (the rare ore with a 6.3x damage multiplier)
- 10x Fireite (adds burn damage over time with a 30% chance)
- 10x Magmaite (adds explosion effects with a 35% chance and 50% weapon damage area-of-effect)
This combination not only guarantees a Great Sword but also stacks damage and effects that work well together. For example, Fireite and Magmaite together increase burn duration and explosion radius, making your sword deadly against groups and bosses.
You’ll find the forge at Stonewake’s Cross, right between the potion seller and the runemaker NPCs. To start crafting, approach the forge and interact with the forge crucible by clicking on it. Then select the Great Sword weapon type from the menu before adding your 40+ ores.
Then comes the fun but crucial part: the forging mini-games. These mini-games determine your crafting quality, which directly affects your weapon’s stats. Doing well means higher damage, better effects, and more rune slots. Using Fast Forge skips the mini-games but significantly lowers your crafting quality, resulting in reduced base damage, fewer rune slots, and weaker effects. For the best Great Sword, it’s recommended to complete the mini-games manually.
One important thing to know is that even with the exact recipe, RNG (random number generation) still plays a role. However, with 40+ ores, the Great Sword class is guaranteed with a 1/1 chance. The traits you get, like burn or explosion, depend on having at least 30% of the related ores in your mix. So, keep your ore ratios balanced.
Gathering rare ores like Darkryte and Galaxite is tough because they have very low drop rates. To speed this up, play as a Dwarf for faster mining, use Luck Potions, Miner Shard runes, and the best pickaxes you can get. These boosts increase your chances of rare ore drops, which are essential for crafting top-tier weapons.
After crafting, you can enhance your Great Sword by adding runes. The number of rune slots depends on your crafting quality and weapon type. Higher quality weapons can have multiple rune slots, allowing you to add powerful runes like Drain Edge (lifesteal) or others that enhance damage and utility.
Compared to other weapon classes, the Great Sword needs more ores (40+) than Straight Swords (15–25) or Katanas (20–30). It’s slower but delivers the highest base damage and longest reach, perfect if you like heavy-hitting, powerful strikes.
To sum it up, crafting the Great Sword in The Forge takes effort but is worth it if you want a weapon that combines raw power with useful effects. Focus on gathering the right ores, practice the mini-games for better quality, and don’t forget to use runes to make your sword even stronger. With patience and the right strategy, you’ll be swinging one of the best weapons in the game.
Related guides for crafting and upgrading weapons in The Forge
If you want to explore crafting other powerful weapons or improve your forging skills, check out these helpful guides:
- For crafting another heavy hitter, see how to make the Skull Crusher sword with tips on ores and mini-games.
- Learn how to craft the versatile Gladius Sword and other weapons with detailed recipes and stat advice.
- Interested in faster, more agile weapons? Discover how to craft the Uchigatana with the best ore combinations and forging strategies.
- For a different weapon style, find out how to craft the Crusader Sword including where to forge and mini-game tips.
- If you want to optimize your crafting inventory and chances, try the Forge Inventory Optimizer tool to plan your ore usage efficiently.
