The Forge Quest Guide: All Quests and Rewards Explained

Jumping into The Forge can feel like a big adventure with so many quests and things to do. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with a clear guide to all the quests, what you need to do, and what you get out of them. This will help you move through the game smoothly and grab the best rewards.

Here’s a quick answer to get you started:

• Start with Sensei Moro’s tutorial quests to learn forging and get basic gear. These quests are essential for unlocking the portal, which you’ll get from the Wizard NPC, needed to access World 2 (Forgotten Kingdom) and continue your adventure.
• Complete Bard’s Lost Guitar quest early to unlock the Unknown Key.
• Use the Unknown Key to access a secret cave and get the powerful Arcane Pickaxe.
• Progress through Isaac’s and Monkey’s quests for XP and gold.
• Save up gold to finish the Goblin King quest chain and get the Goblin Cave Key.
• Use the Goblin Cave Key to do the Lost Cat quest and earn a unique title.
• Endgame quests like the Demonic Pickaxe require lots of resources but offer the best gear.
• Some quests, including those from Nord, Umut the Brave, Captain Rowan, Barakkulf, Line, and Amber, offer repeatable tasks for XP and gold farming.

Let’s break down the quests and what you need to know about each one.

Start with Sensei Moro’s Quests — Your First Steps

Sensei Moro is your go-to NPC at Stonewake’s Cross. His quests teach you the basics and are essential for progressing early on:

1. Getting Equipped! Equip one of two weapons you forged from your inventory, then sell the other weapon to Marbles NPC.
2. New Pickaxe! Go to Miner Fred to buy the Bronze Pickaxe, mine 10 ores (pebbles), and kill 1 zombie.
3. Preparing for Battle Forge 2 armor pieces at the forge.
4. Forging Under Pressure Buy an Iron Pickaxe from Miner Fred, kill 3 zombies in the cave, mine 35 ores, and forge equipment 3 times (Daggers or Light Helmets recommended).
5. Reporting In Talk to Sensei Moro to receive EXP and essences.
6. Enhancing Enhance one piece of gear 3 times.
7. Runes of Power Go to the Rune Maker and apply a rune to your equipment.
8. End of the Beginning Talk to Sensei Moro again.
9. Everything Starts Now Talk to the Wizard NPC at the Wizard Tower to receive a Portal and continue the story.

These quests give you plenty of XP and runes, which are essential for boosting your gear early on. It took a few tries to get the forging mini-games right, but once you do, it really speeds up your progress. Plus, some of these quests can be repeated to farm XP and gold.

Bard’s Lost Guitar Quest — Easy Unlock for a Key

Next, find the Bard near the campfire in Stonewake’s Cross. He lost his guitar and needs your help.

• Head into the cave near the spawn.
• At the bottom of the walkway, turn left and look for a bush with an invisible hole — this spot is subtle and often missed.
• Drop down to find the guitar near a skeleton.
• Return it to the Bard.

Reward: Unknown Key — this key is crucial because it unlocks a secret cave door used to access the Arcane Pickaxe.

This quest is simple but important. Missing the invisible hole is easy, so walk slowly over the bushes.

Arcane Pickaxe Quest — A Big Investment for a Powerful Tool

With the Unknown Key, go back to the cave in Stonewake’s Cross:

1. Find the locked door and use the Unknown Key to open it.
2. Inside, pay gold (the exact amount is not officially confirmed but is a significant investment) to claim the Arcane Pickaxe.

This pickaxe is one of the best for mining speed and efficiency in World 1. It’s a big gold investment, so make sure you’ve saved enough before trying this.

Isaac’s Quest — Easy XP and a Helpful Badge

Isaac is found in the Forgotten Kingdom at Captain Rowan’s camp. He’s sick and needs a Health Potion I (not Health Potion II).

Steps:

1. Talk to Isaac and accept the quest.
2. Use the portal obtained from the Wizard to return to World 1.
3. Buy Health Potion I from Maria’s Potion Shop for 150 gold.
4. Return to World 2, equip (hold) the potion, and give it to Isaac.

Reward: Large XP and the Cure For Isaac Badge.

This quest is great early in World 2 for quick XP. Just remember to buy the correct potion and hold it before giving it to Isaac. Isaac is located at Captain Rowan’s camp.

Monkey’s Quest — Trading Bananite for Gold and XP

On a small island near the Forgotten Kingdom spawn:

• Swim to the second small island to find the Monke hiding behind a rock.
• Give him any amount of Bananite ore.

Rewards scale with how much Bananite you give, but you get the Monke Business Badge no matter what.

Bananite is a rare ore found in caves in World 1, so keep an eye out while mining.

Goblin King Quest Chain — Late Game and Worth It

This is a 5-part quest chain in World 2 that costs a total of 85,000 gold paid in stages.

Steps:

1. Reach World 2 and find the Goblin King.
2. Pay gold fees for each part.
3. Complete objectives (usually combat or collection tasks).
4. After finishing all parts, get the Goblin Cave Key.

The Goblin Cave Key unlocks the Goblin Cave, where you can do the Lost Cat quest and find rare resources.

Lost Cat Quest — Unlocks After Goblin King

Once you have the Goblin Cave Key:

• Enter the Goblin Cave.
• Find Tomo’s lost cat behind an invisible door behind a waterfall inside the cave.
• Return the cat to Tomo outside the cave entrance.

Reward: Large gold, XP, Professional Rescuer Badge, and the Cat Lover title.

Take your time exploring behind the waterfall to find the invisible door.

Other Important Quests and NPCs

• Nord: Offers repeatable quests to find ores inside Stonewake’s Cross caves for steady XP.
• Umut the Brave: Gives repeatable tasks to kill zombies (4, 5, and 8) for cash and XP.
• Captain Rowan: Located at the camp outside the Ruined Cave in Forgotten Kingdom, with quests focused on defeating the undead.
• Barakkulf: Beside Sensei Moro at the forging station in Forgotten Kingdom, wants you to mine 150 Basalt Rocks and 50 Basalt Cores with recurring tasks.
• Line: On the way to Forgotten Kingdom Cave, asks you to fetch Fireite from mining Volcanic rocks.
• Amber: Deep inside Forgotten Kingdom Cave, wants you to kill Elite enemies like Rogue Skeletons, Deathaxe Skeletons, Reapers, and Blazing Slimes.

Daily Quests and Other Tips

• Daily quests often involve killing zombies and reward around 30,000 gold.
• These are great for steady income to save up for expensive quests.
• Always hold the required items before interacting with NPCs to avoid quest bugs.
• Don’t rush expensive quests like Goblin King; gather resources naturally.
• Progressing through quests unlocks rerolls and better gear opportunities.

Wrapping It Up

The Forge’s quest system is a mix of learning, exploring, and grinding. Starting with Sensei Moro’s tutorials sets a solid foundation. Then, unlocking keys and powerful pickaxes opens up new areas and better rewards. Some quests require patience and saving gold, but they unlock the best gear and titles.

Keep an eye out for invisible spots and always double-check quest requirements like potion types or item holding. With this guide, you’ll move through The Forge quests confidently and get the most out of your time mining, forging, and battling.

Take your time, enjoy the journey, and watch your gear and XP grow fast.