- Sword recipe basics: Every Loot To Forge sword recipe combines rare ores collected deep in the dungeon.
- Deeper = better: Push to the furthest stage you can survive before harvesting ores for forging.
- Two weapon types: Katana and Greatsword each unlock unique skills based on the materials used.
- Don't skip armor: The Forge's Armor tab produces helmets and armor that boost Power and defense.
- Enchant everything: Runes from the Tower add two enchant slots to every weapon.
How the Sword Recipe System Works
In +1 Loot to Forge, your sword recipe is driven entirely by the ores you feed into the Forge at the center of the hub. Rarer ores produce stronger blades, and the material mix determines which weapon type and skills you roll. The core loop is simple: defeat enemies in the linear dungeon, harvest their ore drops, and return to the Forge to hammer out a better sword.
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- Only pick up rare ores — common ores waste bag space.
- Deeper dungeon stages drop rarer forging materials.
- Sell surplus ores and old swords for Coins to fund upgrades.
- Forging armor is as important as forging weapons.
- Rebirth as soon as you qualify for major damage and Coin bonuses.
The table below summarizes how ore rarity feeds directly into your forging outcomes:
| Ore Quality | Source Stage | Forging Result | Skill Grade Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Early stages | Basic starter sword | C-B |
| Uncommon | Mid dungeon | Solid mid-tier blade | B-A |
| Rare | Deep stages | High-Power sword | A-S |
| Very Rare | Furthest reachable stage | Best forgeable sword | S-SS |
Resist the urge to grab every ore early. Walk past low-rarity drops and fill your bag only at the deepest stage you can safely farm — every bag slot counts on long dungeon runs.
Step-by-Step Sword Recipe Walkthrough
Follow this sequence every time you plan a forging session. It maximizes ore quality, Coin income, and the Power you gain from each new blade.
Train and Build Power
Use sword slashes or the auto-training area in the hub to raise your Power before entering the dungeon. Power determines how deep you can push.
Push to Your Deepest Stage
Enter the dungeon and run past weak enemies to reach the furthest level you can clear in roughly four hits per enemy. If fights take longer, retreat and train first.
Harvest Only Rare Ores
Fill your bag selectively with rare and very rare drops. Leave common ores on the ground to preserve carry capacity.
Return and Forge
Head back to the Forge at the center of the map. Interact, select your ores, and forge. The materials determine whether you get a Katana or Greatsword and which skills it carries.
Enchant, Equip, and Sell Surplus
Add up to two enchant runes to your new blade, equip it, and sell leftover ores and outdated swords for Coins to spend on upgrades.
If your attacks need more than four hits to kill an enemy, back off. Dying deep in the dungeon risks losing your loot — forge a better sword or train before pushing on.
Katana vs. Greatsword Recipe Outcomes
The weapon you forge isn't just cosmetic — Katana and Greatsword recipes pull from different skill pools, and the grade of your skills matters as much as raw Power.
| Weapon Type | Playstyle | Skill Examples | Best Grades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katana | Fast, mobile clears | Endless Gale, Wave Break Slash | A-S |
| Greatsword | Heavy single-target damage | Absolute Cleave, Golden Collapse | S-SS |
| Either (material-dependent) | Hybrid | Blazing Pierce | A-S |
Check the Skill Index regularly. SS-tier skills like Absolute Cleave and Golden Collapse are the top targets, with Endless Gale, Wave Break Slash, and Blazing Pierce as strong alternatives.
Every new weapon or armor entry in the Index grants a claimable power boost. Most players skip this — claim every reward you unlock.
Supporting Systems: Armor, Enchants, and Upgrades
A great sword recipe only works when the rest of your build keeps up. These parallel systems multiply the value of every forge.
Armor Forging
- Switch the Forge to the Armor tab
- Helmet vs. Armor is RNG-based
- Boosts Power and defense against one-taps
Enchanting
- Up to two runes per weapon
- Runes drop from the Tower
- Enchants also apply to armor
Upgrades
- Spend Coins on max ore count
- Invest in luck and training boosts
- Fund with surplus ore sales
The Tower deserves special attention — it is the primary source of enchant runes and a strong Coin farm.
| System | Cost | Reward | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Forge | Ores | Power + defense | High |
| Enchant Station | Coins + runes | Weapon/armor boosts | High |
| Tower Runs | Tower tickets (from Rebirth) | Runes + Coins | Medium-High |
| Upgrades Station | Coins | Capacity, luck, training | High |
| Rebirth | Reaching Power threshold | Damage + Coin multipliers | Highest |
Do not enter the Tower immediately after a Rebirth — your damage resets. Rebuild Power first, or you will die instantly and waste a ticket.
Forging Session Checklist
Run through this checklist before and after every forging session to stay on pace.
Every Forging Session:
- Train Power to your current maximum
- Reach the deepest survivable dungeon stage
- Harvest only rare and very rare ores
- Forge sword, then forge armor if ores allow
- Enchant new gear with two runes each
- Claim all Index and time-report rewards
Playing with friends grants a friend power boost and extra rewards — squad up for Tower runs and deep dungeon pushes.
FAQ
Q: How do I forge a sword in Loot To Forge?
Approach the Forge in the middle of the hub map and use the ores you collected in the dungeon. The rarity and mix of those ores determine the resulting sword, its weapon type (Katana or Greatsword), and its skill pool.
Q: What is the best sword recipe in the game?
There is no fixed recipe — the best sword comes from the rarest ores you can gather. Push to the furthest dungeon stage you can clear in about four hits per enemy, harvest only rare ores, and forge from those for the strongest blades with S to SS skill grades.
Q: Should I pick up every ore I see?
No. Bag capacity is limited, and common ores waste slots that rare ores need. Skip low-rarity drops early in the dungeon and fill your bag only at the deepest stage you can safely farm.
Q: Can I craft armor with the same system?
Yes. Open the Forge and switch to the Armor tab, then forge. Whether you receive a Helmet or an Armor piece is determined by RNG, and both raise your Power and defense.