The Forge Rune & Engraving Tier List
Practical rankings for runes and engravings based on real gameplay impact in Roblox The Forge.
About this Tier List
This list ranks runes and engravings by how consistently strong they feel in real gameplay, assuming solo or small party play with reasonably forged gear. It focuses on overall value rather than niche memes.
Tier Categories
Each row represents a rarity band. Higher tiers are rarer and more build-defining, while lower tiers are supportive or starter-oriented.
Mythic Engraving
Mythic Picks
Rarest options that reshape how your build plays.
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Drain Edge
Restores a portion of physical damage dealt on hit, letting you survive long boss fights and risky brawls.
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Blast Chip
Creates explosive blasts around struck enemies, shredding clustered mobs and clearing waves instantly.
Grand Sigil
Grand Picks
High-impact sigils that push farming, control, or burn damage.
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Miner Shard
Boosts ore yield, mining speed, and rock damage so every swing pushes your progression forward.
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Flaming Spark
Applies a strong fire damage-over-time effect, melting bosses and tanky targets over a few seconds.
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Chill Dust
Slows enemy movement and attack speed, making mobs easier to kite and dodge.
Forged Glyph
Forged Picks
Reliable glyphs that add damage, control, or comeback power.
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Venom Crumb
Applies stacking poison that chips enemy HP while you reposition or kite.
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Frost Speck
Has a chance to briefly freeze enemies, opening them for follow-up attacks.
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Rage Mark
Grants a huge damage and speed spike when low HP, rewarding aggressive play.
Etched Mark
Etched Picks
Defensive or conditional marks that keep you alive when things go wrong.
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Ward Patch
Grants a chance to reduce incoming damage on hit, making you much harder to burst down.
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Rot Stitch
When you are critically low, emits a toxic aura that poisons enemies around you.
Common Rune
Starter Picks
Easy finds that support early or budget builds.
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Briar Notch
Reflects a portion of physical damage taken back to attackers, punishing reckless hits.
Notes & Disclaimers
- This list is not an absolute truth. If a rune feels fun and strong in your build, keep using it.
- Rankings assume you understand forging quality, stats, positioning, and enhancement breakpoints.
- Some effects jump tiers when paired with specific weapons, classes, or party comps.
- Values can change after patches. Check changelogs for balance tweaks.
Ranking Methodology
Runes are ranked by damage output, utility, synergy with builds, and ease of obtaining.
Damage & Uptime
Consistent DPS, AoE reach, and how often effects can trigger in boss or mob fights.
Safety & Control
Whether the rune adds slows, freezes, or sustain to help you survive unavoidable hits.
Synergy
How easily the rune fits common weapon types, stat spreads, and small-party roles.
Availability
Drop chance or cost, affecting how practical the rune is for most players.
Usage Tips
- Do not ignore lower-tier runes. Some situational picks become S-tier in specific builds.
- Pair sustain engravings with aggressive weapons to extend uptime without retreating.
- Slot control-focused sigils before tackling dense caves or elite packs.
- Swap to economy sigils like Miner Shard when farming ores, then revert for bosses.