Frostspire Expanse AFK Guide: Ores, Spots, and Pickaxes

What to know

• Spider Cave offers stable 30-second respawns, ideal for private servers and consistent icy rock drops.​​
• Frostspire Peak excels with high spawn rates for large and floating crystals, perfect for public servers.​
• Lake area and icy boulders yield Iceite and other high-value ores like Snowite, with double-mining potential using Prismatic/Void pickaxes.​​
• Equip Arcane or higher pickaxes (Aqua/Frost recommended) and luck boosts for rare drops like 1/9898 Iceite.​

Frostspire Expanse, the winter-themed Island 3 in Roblox's The Forge, unlocks high-level ores from icy rocks and crystals, making it prime for AFK setups. You access it via a portal from the main island, then head to caves or peaks packed with respawning nodes. Recent December 2025 updates added 14+ new ores with traits like speed boosts and freezes, best farmed AFK for passive gains.​​

Key ores from Frostspire Expanse

Frostspire focuses on icy variants like pebbles, rocks, boulders, and crystals that drop everything from common Tungsten to mythical Iceite.

How to reach Frostspire Expanse

Unlocking and navigating sets you up for AFK success.

1. Head to the main island hub and locate the Frostspire portal (new Winter Update addition).
2. Teleport in; choose private server for less competition if AFK farming Spider Cave.
3. Equip Arcane pickaxe (Prismatic/Void for double-mine); add luck runes/potions.
4. Position at nodes—auto-clicker or stand for respawns (30s in caves).

Top AFK spots ranked by server type

Ice Rock Nodes Right of the Boss Area

• There’s a reported AFK spot near the boss door where small ice rock nodes spawn — you can AFK mine these continuously if you have enough mining power.
• Works best if your pickaxe can break the ice crystals quickly.

Secret Infinite Ore Spot (Frostspire)

• Some players found a “secret AFK spot” in Spider Caves of the Frostspire Expanse where ores and XP keep spawning — this appears to be a reliable place for overnight mining.
• The exact location is just before the next portion, Frost Nest, of the Spider Caves begins.
• In about 30 seconds, these boulders start to respawn, making it ideal for AFK mining.

Frostspire Expanse Peak Crystal Spots

• Head to the back side of the cave where crystals used to disappear after mining. With the update, two spots on this island now allow you to continuously mine ice crystals.
• One spot is on one side of the gateway, and the other is on the opposite side.

• These spots allow you to mine two ice crystals simultaneously.
• While they usually appear as medium crystals, they can also turn into large crystals.
• This is considered the best AFK spot in the entire game for getting crystals and ores needed for mutations, traits, making money, and acquiring rare ores like Gargantuan and Heaventite.

Pickaxe and boost recommendations

Use these for max efficiency.

Luck potions, totems, and traits amplify rares; private servers minimize kicks during long AFK sessions.

Maximizing your AFK gains

Set up with auto-tools, monitor 30s cycles, and sell high-multiplier ores like Iceite ($196) for quick riches. Rotate spots to avoid burnout, and craft traits for PvP edges.

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Why Frostspire Expanse is the best AFK island

Frostspire Expanse combines fast respawn timers, high-value ores, and multiple AFK-friendly layouts. Whether you’re farming basic resources or chasing mythical drops, it offers consistent returns without active play. With the right pickaxe and positioning, it’s one of the safest and most profitable AFK zones in the entire game.