If you want to get the Gladius Sword in Roblox The Forge, you need to understand how forging works. It’s not just about throwing ores into the forge: you have to pick the right amount of ores, play mini-games well, and know how weapon categories are decided. Let me show you exactly how to craft the Gladius Sword and other weapons with the best stats.
Here’s how forging works and what weapons you can get
The forge is at Stonewake’s Cross, between the potion seller and runemaker. First, mine ores from caves using your pickaxe. These ores are the main ingredients for your weapons. If you want to upgrade your mining tools to get ores faster, check out How to Get and Use the Bronze Pickaxe in The Forge or How to Get and Use the Magma Pickaxe in The Forge Roblox for mid-game options.
When you’re ready, go to the forge and use the crucible. Add 3 or more ores, then play three mini-games:
- Smelting: Move green arrows to fill the progress bar.
- Pouring: Hold and release the mouse button to keep the needle in the yellow zone.
- Hammering and shaping: Tap to hammer, then click when the shrinking circle matches the static one. Green means perfect quality.
Doing well in these mini-games makes your weapon stronger.
What weapons you can craft and how many ores you need
The number of ores you add decides the weapon type. More ores usually mean bigger, stronger but slower weapons. Fewer ores give you faster, lighter weapons.
Here’s a quick look at weapon types, ore counts, and stats:
| Weapon type | Ore count (suggested) | Damage range | Attack speed range | Range (studs) | Sell price (gold) | Notes/Chances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daggers | 3–10 | ~4.3 | 0.32–0.35s | 6 | 68g | Dagger 1/1, Falchion Knife 1/2, Gladius Dagger 1/4, Hook 1/16 |
| Straight Swords | 15–25 (min 4; optimal 8 ores for high Straight Sword chance) | 7.5–9.375 | 0.49–0.66s | 8 | 120g | Falchion 1/1, Gladius 1/2, Cutlass 1/4, Rapier 1/8, Chaos 1/16 |
| Katanas | 20–30 | 8.5–8.925 | 0.6–0.63s | 9 | 324g | Uchigatana 1/1, Tachi 1/4 |
| Gauntlets | 10–20 | 7.6–9.6 | 0.51–0.69s | 6 | 205g | Ironhand 1/1, Boxing Gloves 1/4, Relevator 1/4 |
| Great Swords | 30+ | 12–15.75 | 0.95–1.1s | 9 | 485g | Crusader Sword 1/1, Long Sword 1/2, Scythe 1/4, Double Battle Axe 1/1 |
| Colossal Swords | 40–50 | 18–24 | 1.12–1.4s | 10 | 1355g | Great Sword 1/1, Hammer 1/4, Skull Crusher 1/8, Dragon Slayer 1/16, Comically Large Spoon 1/16 |
For the Gladius Sword, use between 4 and 8 ores. Four is the minimum, but 8 ores give you the best chance to get a Straight Sword. Using 15-25 ores can improve stats but might change your weapon category.
What makes the Gladius Sword special
The Gladius Sword is a beginner-friendly Straight Sword. It deals about 7.875 damage, attacks in 0.62 seconds, has an 8-stud range, and sells for 120 gold. It has a 1 in 2 chance to appear when forging Straight Swords. Its DPS is around 12.7, which is a bit lower than the Falchion but still a solid upgrade from daggers.
Other popular weapons include:
- Dragon Slayer: A huge Colossal Sword with 22 damage and 1.12s speed, needing 40+ ores.
- Scythe: A Great Sword with 14.25 damage and 0.95s speed, strong early weapon.
- Uchigatana: A Katana with 8.5 damage and 0.6s speed, known for cool moves.
If you want to try crafting other powerful swords, check out guides like How to Craft the Crusader Sword in Roblox The Forge or How to Craft Chaos Sword in The Forge Roblox for more advanced options.
How to get the best weapons every time
To improve your chances and stats:
- Use rare ores like Mythril or Legendary types to boost stats.
- Add more ores for bigger, stronger weapons but slower attacks.
- Use fewer ores for faster weapons like daggers or gauntlets.
- Avoid mixing low-quality ores with high-quality ones; this lowers your weapon’s stats.
- After forging, add runes to increase damage or add effects like health steal.
- Use luck potions and pick the Dwarf race to mine faster and get better ores.
- Remember, forging has two random rolls: one for weapon category based on ore count and one for weapon variant. If you don’t get the Gladius Sword, try again with the right ore count.
- Some ore combinations, like Mushroomite + Sandstone, can multiply your weapon’s traits by 2 to 5 times.
For rune crafting and optimizing your inventory, tools like The Forge Inventory Optimizer and The Forge Crafting Calculator can help you maximize your weapon stats and crafting success.
How to craft a Gladius Sword step-by-step
- Mine 4 to 8 ores (4 minimum, 8 optimal for Straight Sword chance).
- Go to the forge at Stonewake’s Cross.
- Add your ores to the crucible aiming for the Straight Sword category.
- Play the mini-games carefully to get high quality.
- If you don’t get the Gladius Sword, keep trying since it has a 50% chance in the category.
What to do after crafting your weapon
You can use your new weapon to fight monsters or sell it for gold to earn money early on. Upgrading weapons with runes makes them stronger and more effective.
The Forge’s crafting system is fun once you get the hang of how ores, mini-games, and weapon categories work together. Focus on gathering good ores, practice the mini-games, and experiment with ore amounts to find your perfect weapon.
Now you’re ready to craft the Gladius Sword and any other weapon in The Forge with confidence.
