Quick Links
Visiting theForge in Volcano Dungeonis a must inStardew Valley. When you reach Level 10, it will allow you to upgrade some of your weapons, enchant tools and weapons, combine rings, and change the appearance of your weapons. However, if you don’t want to frequently make the trip over to Ginger Island, you now have the option to build yourself aMini-Forge.
Being able to craft this item will take a bit of work and mastery. You’ll also need to come stocked up with rare materials, such as Dragon Teeth. In this guide, we will show you how to unlock the Mini-Forge and use it for yourself.
How to Unlock the Mini-Forge in Stardew Valley
If you’re looking to unlock the recipe to make a Mini-Forge, you will need to up yourMastery. This new system can be found under the Skills section in your main menu, and will require you to get a total of10,000 Pointsto reach the first level. The second will require 15,000, the third 20,000, and so on.
Points can be gained either by just going about your daily tasks, such as fishing, farming, mining, and more, or you can purchaseSkill Booksfrom the Book Sellerwhen they appear twice a month. You can check any in-game calendar to see when they will be visiting Pelican Town.
Once you’ve hit the required number of Mastery Points to level up, visit theMastery Cave. You can find this in the eastern area of Cindersap Forest, shown in the first two images above. Inside, there will be five different pillars to choose from. To get the Mini-Forge, go ahead and choose theCombat Mastery Pillaron the left with the sword. Along with the Mini-Forge, you will also now have access to the Anvil recipe, and you’ll be able to start picking up trinkets.
How to Craft the Mini-Forge
To craft the Mini-Forge, you will need all the following materials:
you’re able to use all of the aboveguidesto easily track down each required material. If you need an easy, quick method for Iron and Gold Bars, you can purchase Iron and Gold Ore from theBlacksmith, Clint. Iridium Ore can be found within Skull Cavern and Volcano Dungeon, while Dragon Teeth can also be spotted in Volcano Dungeon.
How to Use the Mini-Forge
After you’ve made yourself a Mini-Forge, you can place it wherever you want. You can choose to have itindoors, oroutdoorson your farm. Then, you’ll just want to approach it to get started on forging.
The Mini-Forge acts just like the regular Forgefound in Volcano Dungeon. You’ll need to come prepared withCinder Shards, and the weapon you’d like to enhance, or the rings you’d like to combine.Gemstoneswill also be required to provide upgrades, which include:
