- Runes only drop from certain enemies in The Forge, so players need to target the right mobs instead of roaming at random.
- Each rune has its own drop rate, which turns farming into a test of patience as much as strength.
- To equip runes, players must upgrade weapons and armor, but pickaxes come with default slots.
Runes act like tiny power cores in The Forge. They sharpen weapons, toughen armor, and give your pickaxes the much-needed power spike they require. There are many of them scattered through the world, and grabbing them can feel confusing until you know the usual hiding spots. This guide explains every way to get runes in The Forge and shows where each one turns up, so you never wander around guessing again.
The Forge Rune Locations and How to Find Them
In The Forge, all runes are available only from slaying enemies. However, not all of them drop them. Here is the list of all runes in Forge and where you can get them:
Rune Obtainment Location 
Miner ShardDelver Zombie (1/35)
Bomber (1/15)Stonewake’s Cross Cave
Forgotten Kingdom Ruined Cave
Frost SpeckTBA TBA 
Flame SparkDeathaxe Skeleton (1/35)
Elite Deathaxe Skeleton (1/25)
Reaper (1/5)
Blazing Slime (1/12)Forgotten Kingdom Ruined Cave
Volcanic Depths
Venom CrumbTBA TBA 
Chill DustTBA TBA 
Blast ChipBomber (1/10) Forgotten Kingdom Ruined Cave 
Drain EdgeReaper (1/12) Volcanic Depths 
Briar NotchDeathaxe Skeleton (1/50)
Elite Deathaxe Skeleton (1/40)Forgotten Kingdom Ruined Cave
Volcanic Depths
Rage MarkElite Rogue Skeleton (1/25) Volcanic Depths 
Ward PatchTBA TBA 
Rot StitchTBA TBA
Note: We will update the table with more information as we find more ways to get the runes in The Forge.
Once you find the specific enemy to get the desired rune, slay them to get the rune. However, it is not a guaranteed drop. So, you might need to defeat multiple enemies to get the runes. Make sure you use some good pickaxes in The Forge and get yourself solid weapons and armor before getting into fights.
How to Equip Runes in The Forge
Now that you know where the runes hide in The Forge, the next step is slotting them in. Weapons and armor upgrades are required before they can hold runes, while pickaxes arrive with fixed slots. Once the gear is ready, go to the runemaker and interact with him. Select the weapon, armor, or pickaxe from the menu and add the rune from your inventory.
So, did you find the runes you are looking for in The Forge? Let us know which one is your favorite in the comments.
Defeat specific enemies in The Forge to get runes. There is a fixed drop chance for every rune.
Secondary traits depend on your luck stat, so improve it before farming the runes in the game.
