What to know
- Medium Armor serves as the optimal mid-game choice, offering solid HP boosts like 6.25% for helmets without heavy resource demands or speed penalties.
- Samurai variants upgrade Medium pieces with higher defense (up to 12.75% HP on chestplates) at a 50% forge chance, ideal for quests and farming.
- Use 13-21 ores per piece, prioritizing mid-tier rarities like Mythril for better stats and multipliers.
- Perfect mini-game performance boosts rarity and forces Samurai outcomes over standard Medium.
Master mid-game survival in The Forge by forging Medium or Samurai Armor sets, which strike the perfect balance between protection and speed for efficient progression. These sets shine during ore farming, zombie clears, and early boss attempts, using accessible mid-tier ores without wasting legendaries needed for late-game Heavy Armor.
Mid-game armor - ore requirements
Craft full sets using these exact ore counts to consistently roll mid-game armor. Samurai variants scale higher but still stay resource-friendly.
| Piece | Ore Amount | Base HP Boost (Medium) | Samurai Variant HP Boost | Forge Chance (Samurai) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmet | 13 | 6.25% | 8% | 50% |
| Chestplate | 17 | 8.75% | 12.75% | 50% |
| Leggings | 21 | 7.5% | 9% | 50% |
Best mid-game armor crafting recipe
This recipe is popular because it uses Frostspire Expanse materials that are easy to farm in bulk and offer stable results.
| Piece | Snowite | Frost Fossil | Velshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Plate | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Leggings | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Helmet | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Full Set Total | 38 | 29 | 29 |
How to craft mid-game armor
Step 1
Gather Snowite, Frost Fossil, and Velchire from Frostspire Expanse caves and surface nodes. Focus on fast-respawn areas to save time.
Step 2
Head to the forge station and select the Armor category for the piece you want to craft.
Step 3
Insert the exact ore counts for that armor piece. Staying within the recommended ranges avoids rolling lighter or weaker variants.
Complete the forging process. Higher accuracy increases rarity rolls and significantly improves your odds of getting Samurai, Wolf, or the Knight armor.
Step 5
Repeat for each armor piece. Crafting pieces individually gives you more control over rolls than bulk forging.
Medium vs Samurai armor: what you should choose
Medium Armor is ideal if you want reliable defense with minimal effort. Samurai Armor is the better choice if you can consistently perform well in the mini-game, as it provides noticeably higher HP without increasing weight or slowing movement.
For most players, mixing Samurai chestplates with Medium helmets or leggings is a smart compromise during progression.
Best use cases for mid-game armor
- Frostspire Expanse ore farming
- Zombie and mob clearing
- Raven and Goblin questlines
- Early boss attempts before Heavy Armor
Common mistakes to avoid while crafting mid-game armor
Avoiding these issues saves both time and valuable ores during mid-game progression:
- Using high-tier ores too early
Legendary ores rarely provide meaningful gains at this stage and are better saved for Heavy Armor. - Ignoring exact ore counts
Exceeding or undercutting the recommended ranges (13–21 ores) can cause:- Weaker armor variants
- Unintended light armor rolls
- Inconsistent stat outcomes
- Bulk crafting full sets at once
Crafting each piece individually gives better control over results and minimizes waste.
How to transition from mid-game to late-game armor smoothly
Use your Medium or Samurai set as a launchpad, not a long-term investment.
Signs you’re ready to move on
- You survive Frostspire enemies without constant healing
- Boss hits no longer threaten one-shot deaths
- You can farm high-risk zones consistently
What to do next
- Stop upgrading mid-game armor once rolls are decent
- Stockpile legendary ores instead of spending them
- Use mid-game armor for farming rather than boss pushing
- Prepare Heavy Armor recipes while completing late-game quests
Smart transition strategy
- Keep your Samurai chestplate for HP
- Replace helmet or leggings first when upgrading
- Retain the full mid-game set as a backup or AFK farming loadout
Why mid-game armor is important
Skipping directly to late-game armor often wastes rare ores and slows progression. Medium and Samurai sets give you just enough durability to survive tougher content while keeping stamina, speed, and crafting efficiency intact.
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