The Forge - Runes & Runemaker Guide
Complete guide to runes in The Forge Roblox - learn all rune types, effects, how to obtain runes, Runemaker location, and rune socketing tips.
Runes are powerful gems that add special effects and bonuses to your enhanced gear. Socket runes into rune slots (unlocked through enhancing) to customize your build.
Rune System Overview
How to Use Runes
- Enhance gear to +3 - First rune slot unlocks at +3 enhancement
- Obtain runes - From boss drops, crafting, or Runemaker NPC
- Open gear menu - Select enhanced item with empty slots
- Socket rune - Drag rune into available slot
- Enjoy bonus - Rune effect activates immediately
Rune Slot Unlock Levels
All Rune Types
Runes come in 5 tiers: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary.
| Rune | Tier | Effect | Best On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength Rune | Common | +5-15% Attack Damage | Weapons |
| Vitality Rune | Common | +5-15% Max Health | Armor |
| Speed Rune | Uncommon | +5-12% Movement Speed | Boots |
| Critical Rune | Uncommon | +3-8% Critical Hit Chance | Weapons |
| Defense Rune | Uncommon | +5-15% Damage Reduction | Armor |
| Lifesteal Rune | Rare | +2-6% HP on Hit | Weapons |
| Fire Rune | Rare | Adds Fire Damage | Weapons |
| Frost Rune | Rare | Slows enemies on hit | Weapons |
| Thunder Rune | Epic | Chain lightning damage | Weapons |
| Vampiric Rune | Epic | +8-12% Lifesteal | Weapons |
| Guardian Rune | Epic | +20% Block Chance | Shields |
| Berserker Rune | Legendary | +25% DMG when low HP | Weapons |
| Immortal Rune | Legendary | Revive once per battle | Armor |
Runemaker NPC
The Runemaker is an NPC who sells and crafts runes. Visit them to purchase runes or combine lower-tier runes into higher tiers.
👤 Runemaker
- Location: Main town area (near forge district)
- Services: Buy runes, combine runes, rune info
- Currency: Gold and rare materials
Rune Combining
Combine 3 runes of the same tier to create 1 rune of the next tier:
- 3x Common → 1x Uncommon
- 3x Uncommon → 1x Rare
- 3x Rare → 1x Epic
- 3x Epic → 1x Legendary
How to Obtain Runes
🎯 Boss Drops
Defeat bosses for Rare, Epic, and Legendary runes.
🛒 Runemaker NPC
Buy Common and Uncommon runes with gold.
🔄 Combining
Merge 3 same-tier runes into higher tier.
📦 Chests
Find runes in treasure chests around the world.
Rune Tips
✅ Enhance gear to +3 first
You need rune slots before you can socket runes.
✅ Match runes to gear type
Damage runes on weapons, defense runes on armor.
✅ Save Legendary runes
Only use top-tier runes on +7 or higher gear.
✅ Farm bosses for rare runes
Bosses drop Epic and Legendary runes.
✅ Check Runemaker daily
Runemaker inventory may rotate or refresh.