The Forge Winter Expansion brings a fresh icy world called the Frostspire Expanse: the game's Island 3 Winter world, with new quests, enemies, and rewards. If you want to dive into this chilly adventure, here’s what you need to know.
First things first, you unlock Frostspire Expanse by progressing through the main questline up to "Everything Starts Now" from the Wizard, which requires reaching level 10. This quest unlocks the Forgotten Kingdom (Island 2) portal first, then after completing post-Forgotten Kingdom quests and side quests, you can activate the Island 3 portal to Frostspire Expanse in the hub. Inside, you’ll find daily quests from Santa that reward XMas Tickets. Sensei Moro provides progression quests like mining Frost Fossils and boulders. These tickets let you buy cool new blueprints and gear at Santa’s Shop.
Here’s how to get started and make the most of the Winter Expansion
- Reach level 10 and finish the main questline through "Everything Starts Now" to unlock the Forgotten Kingdom portal.
- Complete post-Forgotten Kingdom quests like Lost Guitar and Goblin King to unlock keys and areas.
- Activate the Island 3 portal in the hub to enter Frostspire Expanse.
- Complete daily quests like mining Icy Pebbles, forging weapons, and defeating spiders.
- Use XMas Tickets to unlock new pickaxes, armor, and weapons.
- Enter Forgotten Kingdom (Island 2) first via level 10 quest, then complete quests there to unlock Island 3 portal.
Accessing Frostspire Expanse: what you need to know
To enter the Frostspire Expanse, you first need to complete key quests in the main game. The important quest "Everything Starts Now" from the Wizard requires you to reach level 10 and unlocks the Forgotten Kingdom (Island 2) portal. After completing post-Forgotten Kingdom quests such as Lost Guitar (which rewards the Unknown Key for pickaxe upgrades) and Goblin King (which gives the Goblin Cave Key and money/XP), plus side quests like Tomo’s Lost Cat/Monkey and Cure for Isaac, you can activate the Island 3 portal in the hub to access Frostspire Expanse. This new area is packed with icy rocks to mine and new enemies to fight.
Sensei Moro is your main guide here. He gives quests to mine Frost Fossils and boulders, which are unique to this area. These materials are essential for crafting and upgrading your gear. For a detailed walkthrough on the Lost Guitar quest, check out our guide to finding Bard’s Lost Guitar.
Key NPCs: Wizard (level 10 quest), Sensei Moro (Frostspire mining quests), Santa (daily quests and shop on his boat), Tomo (Stonewake’s Cross), Line (Forgotten Kingdom cliff), Captain Rowan (Forgotten Kingdom camp), Barakkuulf (forge), and Masked Stranger (cave).
Main progression quests that lead you to Winter
Before you get to the Winter world, you’ll go through several quests in this general sequence:
- Complete Sensei Moro's starter tasks, like equipping the Stone Pickaxe and mining 6 ore.
- Learn forging by crafting 2 weapons through forge minigames.
- Use the Enhancer Shop to enhance an item 3 times.
- Add a rune at the Runemaker Shop.
- Complete "End of the Beginning" with Sensei Moro.
- Finish "Everything Starts Now" from the Wizard (requires reaching level 10), which unlocks the Forgotten Kingdom (Island 2) portal.
- Complete post-Forgotten Kingdom quests like Lost Guitar (Unknown Key, XP for pickaxe upgrades), Goblin King (Goblin Cave Key, money/XP), and side quests such as Tomo’s Lost Cat/Monkey and Cure for Isaac.
- Activate the Island 3 portal in the hub for Frostspire Expanse.
These quests build your skills and prepare you for the challenges in Frostspire Expanse. For tips on completing Captain Rowan’s quests efficiently, see our Captain Rowan Quest Guide.
Daily Winter quests and how to complete them
Once in Frostspire Expanse, Santa offers three daily quests that reset every day, awarding a total of 420 XMas Tickets (120+140+160). Sensei Moro provides separate progression quests involving Frost Fossils and boulders. Here are Santa’s main daily tasks:
| Quest | Task | Rewards (XMas Tickets) |
|---|---|---|
| Forge Items (Santa’s Workshop Warmup) | Forge 3 Armors + 3 Weapons | 120 |
| Mine Rocks (Cold as Snow) | Mine 50 Icy Pebbles | 140 |
| Kill Enemies (Santa’s Pest Control) | Kill 25 Crystal Spiders + 5 Diamond Spiders | 160 |
You can start all these quests at once and complete them while farming to save time. For the best armor to craft during these quests, our Best Armor Recipes for Winter Expansion Island 3 article is a great resource.
What’s new in mining and combat?
Winter adds Island 3 node types: Icy Pebbles (the daily-mining node), plus Frost Fossils and larger frost boulders tied to Sensei Moro quests; these materials are used for crafting and forging/upgrading gear on Island 3. Enemies include Crystal and Diamond Spiders, plus a Yeti boss that adds a tough challenge.
Combat also involves placing Dark Bow Knights found in the area into your forge, which provide speed boosts and multipliers to help defend your gear. Upgrading your pickaxe to frost variants improves mining efficiency. A helpful tip for mining is to target double volcanic rocks for better resource gains.
New gear includes frost runes (e.g., frost spec, chill dust), Archangel Race, frost pickaxes, and winter-themed weapons and armor. New Straight Swords include Hell Slayer and Candy Cane, unlocked as missing recipes via Santa's Shop.
How to use XMas Tickets and Santa’s Shop rewards
XMas Tickets are your currency for unlocking new gear and blueprints. Santa’s Shop, located on his boat in the Frostspire hub, sells Straight Sword blueprints and other winter-themed items in exchange for Tickets. These blueprints include missing Straight Sword recipes essential for expanding your arsenal. The two missing recipes are for Hell Slayer and Candy Cane Straight Swords.
Focus on collecting tickets daily to expand your gear collection.
Tips for progressing faster and farming efficiently
- Combine daily quests: mine, kill, and forge items simultaneously.
- Upgrade your pickaxe and gear early to speed up mining and combat.
- Complete main quests in order to unlock keys and new areas.
- Log in daily to reset and maximize XMas Ticket earnings.
For fast essence farming to sell for gold and upgrade your gear, check out our best AFK essence farm spots guide.
Quick answers to common questions
- How do I enter Frostspire Expanse? Progress through main quests up to "Everything Starts Now" (Wizard, level 10), complete post-Forgotten Kingdom quests, then use the Island 3 portal in the hub.
- What daily quests give XMas Tickets? Forging, mining Icy Pebbles, and killing spiders, all from Santa.
- Which materials and enemies matter most? Focus on Icy Pebbles, Frost Fossils, and fighting Crystal/Diamond Spiders.
- How do I spend XMas Tickets? Buy blueprints and gear at Santa’s Shop.
- Best way to complete quests fast? Do all dailies together while farming and upgrade gear early.
The Forge Winter Expansion adds a cool new layer to your Roblox adventure with fresh quests and rewards. By following this guide, you’ll unlock the Frostspire Expanse, complete daily tasks efficiently, and gear up with the best winter items.
