Loot To Forge Ore Types and Farming

Ores are the raw fuel of +1 Loot To Forge. Every weapon craft, every armor roll, and every rarity jump depends on the materials you collect from dungeon stages. Understanding which ores drop where, when to prioritize one material over another, and how to avoid the common mistake of spending rare ores on low-impact crafts makes the difference between a smooth progression curve and constant stalls at the forge.

If you still need the core loop and forge basics, open getting started and how to forge first. Come back here whenever you are staring at a full bag and unsure whether to sell or craft with what you have.

How ore drops work in the dungeon

Ores drop from every enemy pack in the linear dungeon. The specific ore types and their rarity distribution shift as you push deeper into later stages. Early stages drop more Common-tier materials; deeper stages unlock rarer ore variants that fuel Epic and Legendary crafts.

The game does not always announce which ore comes from which enemy. A practical habit is to watch your inventory after every few stages and note which new material just started appearing. That awareness tells you when you are in the right stage band for your next craft goal.

Common ore tiers and what they fuel

Basic and Common ores

Basic ores drop throughout early stages. They are the foundation of your first weapon crafts and armor rolls. Do not sell basic ores while your first Rare or Epic piece is still unbuilt. The Coin income from selling them is minor compared to the Power delay from crafting with inferior materials.

Uncommon and Rare ores

Rarer ore tiers start appearing more consistently around mid-stage depths. These materials are what you use to push past Common and Uncommon gear into Rare-grade weapons and armor. By the time you are farming Rare ores regularly, your bag should already have a use plan before you leave the dungeon.

Epic ores

Epic-tier materials fuel the mid-to-late game forge strategy. They appear less frequently and demand more stage depth to farm consistently. Treat Epic ores as investment material: do not sell them for quick Coin bursts unless you genuinely have more than your next two crafts require.

Legendary ores

Legendary materials are the rarest drops in the dungeon. They are the bottleneck for top-tier weapon and armor crafts. Farm Legendary ores in the deepest stages you can clear consistently, then spend them on your main weapon or armor slot—not on experiments with new weapon types.

When to farm specific ore types

Farm strategically, not randomly. Your stage depth and current gear decide which ore tier you should target.

Farm basic ores when

• You are in the first ten stages and have no Rare or Epic weapon yet.
• Your current weapon is Common grade and stages are starting to feel slow.
• You have not filled both armor slots with competitive pieces.

Farm Rare ores when

• Your weapon is still Rare or lower and you are approaching a clear speed wall.
• You have a Rare weapon but empty armor slots that are dragging down Power.
• You are preparing for a boss gate or Frost Tower push that expects Rare-plus gear.

Farm Epic ores when

• Your weapon is Epic and you are pushing toward Legendary for a deep stage or tower clear.
• Armor slots are Epic or below and need upgrading before harder content.
• You have a clear craft plan that uses Epic materials within the next two runs.

Farm Legendary ores when

• You have an Epic weapon and armor set and want to push the rarity ceiling.
• You are deep in Frost Tower or late dungeon stages where Legendary drops appear more often.
• You have a specific Legendary craft queued and the remaining materials are almost complete.

Forge vs sell decisions by ore type

Not all ores should be forged immediately. Use this framework:

• Basic and Common ores: forge first if weapon or armor is below Rare. Sell duplicates only after both slots have competitive gear.
• Uncommon and Rare ores: keep for crafts that match your main class build. Sell duplicates when you have enough Rare material stockpiled for two full crafts.
• Epic ores: hold unless you have an immediate craft plan. Do not sell Epic for a small Coin bump that delays your next rarity jump.
• Legendary ores: never sell unless you have a complete Legendary loadout and truly no plans to craft further. Legendary ore income is slow; losing it to a short-term Coin fix hurts long-term Power.

Ore farming stage selection

The highest stage you can clear consistently with good clear speed is your best farming stage. Not the absolute deepest stage you can reach, but the one where four-hit clears generate the most ore per minute of play time.

Use the dungeon guide retreat rule to find your farming stage: if enemies take more than four hits, you are in a stage that costs more time than it pays in ore value. Drop back to the highest stage where clears stay fast and comfortable.

Related pages

• How to forge — material prioritization and craft planning
• Dungeon guide — stage selection and retreat rules
• Weapon tier list — rarity goals that drive ore spending
• Armor tier list — armor material priorities
• Enchant and upgrades — Coin economy when you do sell surplus

Farm the right ore for your current craft stage, spend materials on your main class build, and keep Legendary ores for the crafts that actually move your power ceiling.