Skills are one of The Forge's most underrated progression systems because they reward the way you naturally play over time. They are tied to achievements and milestones, then equipped through the Achievements menu as passive boosts. That means your account can quietly get stronger while you mine, forge, explore, kill enemies, level up, or apply runes, even if you are not farming a single headline item at that moment.
The system is especially strong once you understand what each skill is pushing you toward. Current skill lines reward things like forging weapons, forging armor, mining rocks, killing bosses, exploring areas, spending time in the game, and applying runes. In return, they boost stats such as attack speed, health, mine power, damage, luck, stamina, movement speed, XP gain, and more. Only one skill boost can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right one for your current goal actually matters.
Use this skills catalog to compare each skill's boost, requirement, and summary in a way that is easy to act on. It is built for players who want to know which achievement path helps their current build most, which passive is best for mining or combat, and what long-term milestones are worth keeping in mind while they grind.
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Boost
Attack Speed
Attack Speed
Weapon Smith
Requirement Weapons forged
Raises attack speed as you forge more weapons.
| Name | Boost | Requirement | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon Smith | Attack Speed | Requirement Weapons forged | Raises attack speed as you forge more weapons. |
Boost
Stamina
Stamina
Monster Slayer
Requirement Mobs killed
Raises stamina as you defeat more regular enemies.
| Name | Boost | Requirement | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Slayer | Stamina | Requirement Mobs killed | Raises stamina as you defeat more regular enemies. |
Boost
Mine Power
Mine Power
Master Miner
Requirement Rocks mined
Raises mining power as you mine more rocks.
| Name | Boost | Requirement | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Miner | Mine Power | Requirement Rocks mined | Raises mining power as you mine more rocks. |
Boost
Health
Health
Armor Smith
Requirement Armor forged
Raises health as you forge more armor.
| Name | Boost | Requirement | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Smith | Health | Requirement Armor forged | Raises health as you forge more armor. |
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XP Multiplier
XP Multiplier
Experience Master
Requirement Levels reached
Raises XP gain as your account level grows.
| Name | Boost | Requirement | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience Master | XP Multiplier | Requirement Levels reached | Raises XP gain as your account level grows. |
Boost
Move Speed
Move Speed
Explorer
Requirement Areas explored
Raises movement speed as you explore more areas.
| Name | Boost | Requirement | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer | Move Speed | Requirement Areas explored | Raises movement speed as you explore more areas. |
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Critical Chance
Critical Chance
Rune Master
Requirement Runes applied
Raises critical chance as you apply more runes.
Critical Chance
Upgrade Master
Requirement Items upgraded
Raises critical chance as you upgrade more items.
| Name | Boost | Requirement | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rune Master | Critical Chance | Requirement Runes applied | Raises critical chance as you apply more runes. |
| Upgrade Master | Critical Chance | Requirement Items upgraded | Raises critical chance as you upgrade more items. |
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Luck
Luck
Dedicated Player
Requirement Hours played
Raises luck as your playtime increases.
| Name | Boost | Requirement | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Player | Luck | Requirement Hours played | Raises luck as your playtime increases. |
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Damage
Damage
Boss Hunter
Requirement Bosses killed
Raises damage as you defeat more bosses.
| Name | Boost | Requirement | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Hunter | Damage | Requirement Bosses killed | Raises damage as you defeat more bosses. |

