The Forge Rune Tier List & Drop Calculator
Complete guide to all runes in The Forge. Use our drop calculator to estimate farming time for your desired runes.
๐ฒ Rune Drop Calculator
Expected Rune Drops
8
in 1 hour(s)
Chance to Get Target
33.7%
at least one Any S-Tier Rune
Hours for 50% Chance
2
recommended farm time
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Rune Rankings
Inferno
WeaponBurns enemies for damage over time
๐ก Consistent DPS boost, works on all enemies
Frost
WeaponSlows enemy movement and attack speed
๐ก Great crowd control, makes bosses easier
Vampire
WeaponHeals you for a percentage of damage dealt
๐ก Sustain in combat, reduces potion usage
Thunder
WeaponChain lightning to nearby enemies
๐ก Excellent for groups, good AoE damage
Poison
WeaponApplies poison that deals damage over time
๐ก Good sustained damage, stacks well
Guardian
ArmorReduces incoming damage
๐ก Solid defensive option for tanking
Wind
ArmorIncreases movement speed in combat
๐ก Good mobility, helps with dodging
Earth
WeaponChance to stagger enemies on hit
๐ก Useful CC but inconsistent
Light
WeaponIncreases critical hit chance
๐ก Good for crit builds
Dark
WeaponBonus damage to low health enemies
๐ก Conditional activation limits usefulness
Water
ArmorRegenerate stamina faster
๐ก Situational, not always needed
Stone
ArmorReduces knockback taken
๐ก Very niche, rarely useful
Best Secondary Rune Traits
Besides primary effects, runes can have secondary traits that provide additional bonuses. Here are the best secondary traits for weapons and armor.
โ๏ธ Weapon Secondary Traits
Increases attack speed by X%
Increases weapon damage by X%
Increases critical hit chance by X%
Increases critical hit damage by X%
Gives extra X% stun damage
๐ก๏ธ Armor Secondary Traits
Reduces dash cooldown by X%
Grants X% extra health
Grants X% more stamina
Increases dash invincibility duration by X%
How to Get Runes in The Forge
Mining Rocks
Runes can drop from mining ore rocks throughout the game. Higher tier ores have better rune drop rates.
Defeating Enemies
Enemies drop runes, especially Zombie Brutes which have higher drop rates for better runes.
Chests & Rewards
Explore the map to find hidden chests that can contain runes and other valuable items.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rune slots can a weapon have?
Weapons unlock rune slots every 3 enhancement levels. A fully enhanced weapon can have multiple rune slots for different rune combinations.
Can I remove runes from weapons?
Yes, you can replace runes on weapons, but the old rune will be destroyed. Choose carefully before applying runes.
What's the best rune combination?
For DPS, combine Inferno + Vampire for damage and sustain. For survivability, use Guardian + Frost for defense and crowd control.