Choosing the right race shapes how well you mine ores and earn currency in The Forge. You can roll from 13 available races, each with different odds when you spend rerolls, so smart choices save time and resources.
Every race brings distinct bonuses that influence mining efficiency and combat performance. To help you decide, the rankings break down which races excel in specific roles, making it easier to match your build to your goals.
Race Rankings for The Forge
Understanding how each race performs helps you decide when to keep a roll and when to reroll. The tiers below reflect how strongly a race supports a specific goal, rather than its overall popularity.
Each tier measures practical impact during real gameplay. Higher tiers offer consistent advantages, while lower tiers provide limited or situational value.
Strongest Races for Fighting
Combat-focused races either raise your damage output or improve survivability. These benefits matter most when clearing dangerous zones or facing elite enemies.
| Tier | Races |
|---|---|
| S | Dragonborn, Demon |
| A | Minotaur, Golem, Angel |
| B | Goblin, Orc, Shadow |
| C | Zombie, Undead |
| D | Human, Elf, Dwarf |
Dragonborn and Demon sit at the top because their passive effects apply pressure without constant input. You deal steady damage to nearby enemies, which pairs well with high-damage weapons and aggressive playstyles.
Minotaur and Golem reward durability. Their defensive traits let you stay in combat longer, especially when using slower, heavier weapons. Angel trades raw toughness for speed, giving you better control over positioning and dodging.
Mid-tier options like Goblin, Orc, and Shadow can still work if you build carefully. Their perks help early on but lose consistency in tougher areas.
Lower-tier combat races offer little direct benefit in fights. You can still progress with them, but you rely more on gear quality and player skill.
Top Races for Resource Gathering
Mining-focused races increase efficiency by improving speed, yield, or luck. These bonuses matter when farming rare ores or spending long sessions underground.
| Tier | Races |
|---|---|
| S | Dwarf |
| A | Angel |
| B | Elf |
| C | Human |
| D | Goblin, Zombie, Undead, Orc, Shadow, Minotaur, Dragonborn, Golem, Demon |
Dwarf leads this category due to perks centered entirely on faster gathering. You spend less time per node, which adds up quickly during extended mining runs.
Angel and Elf offer luck-based bonuses. Higher luck improves your odds of pulling rarer ores, making these races strong alternatives if you lack a Dwarf slot.
Human provides minimal help and sits in a transitional tier. It works early but does not scale well as mining demands increase.
Most combat-oriented races fall into the lowest tier for mining. Their perks rarely affect resource collection, so they slow progress if mining is your primary focus.
