How to Complete the Goblin King Quest in The Forge

If you have made it to the second island in The Forge, you have probably already heard players groaning about the Goblin King quest. And honestly, they are not wrong. The Goblin King quest in The Forge is long, expensive, and absolutely designed to test your patience. But after grinding this quest more than once, I can say it is one hundred percent worth finishing.

This guide breaks down exactly how to complete the Goblin King quest in The Forge from start to finish. I will walk you through how to start it, every quest stage, the fastest ways to earn gold, how to get all required ores, and what rewards you unlock at the end. If you want to speed things up, some players choose to use PVPBank to buy The Forge items early, but everything in this guide can be done legit with enough planning and effort.

What Is the Goblin King Quest in The Forge

The Goblin King quest is one of the main progression quests in The Forge. You unlock it once you reach the Forgotten Kingdom, which is the second island in the game. This quest is infamous because it demands a massive amount of gold and rare ores, spread across multiple stages.

Completing the Goblin King quest unlocks a brand new area with exclusive ores and also allows you to continue other important questlines later in the game. If you plan on progressing seriously in The Forge, skipping this quest is not an option.

How to Start the Goblin King Quest in The Forge

Before you can even think about completing the Goblin King quest, you need to meet a few requirements.

First, you must reach level 10. Second, you need to finish Sensei Moro questline on Stonewake Cross. At the end of that questline, the Wizard gives you the Portal item, which lets you travel to the Forgotten Kingdom.

Once you arrive at the Forgotten Kingdom, the Goblin King is very close to where you spawn. Walk straight past the Pickaxe and Potions stalls. When you reach the forging anvil, turn left and head past the Enhancer and Runemaker shops. On your right, you will see two goblins guarding an area. Walk past them and you will find the Goblin King sitting on his throne.

Talk to him and agree to help. That starts the Goblin King quest.

All Stages of the Goblin King Quest

The Goblin King quest is broken into five stages. Each stage requires gold, and most stages also require rare ores.

Here are all stages of the Goblin King quest in order:

Stage one
Bring 5000 gold

Stage two
Bring 3 Topaz and 10000 gold

Stage three
Bring 5 Diamonds and 15000 gold

Stage four
Bring 5 Emeralds and 20000 gold

Stage five
Bring 5 Rubies and 25000 gold

In total, you will hand over 75000 gold and 18 rare ores. Yes, the Goblin King is greedy, and yes, he laughs about it.

Walkthrough for the Goblin King Quest

The Goblin King quest is not difficult in terms of mechanics. The challenge comes from grinding the required resources efficiently.

Each time you meet the requirement for a stage, return to the Goblin King and hand over the materials. He will immediately ask for more until the final stage is complete.

The key to finishing this quest without burning out is efficiency. You want to combine gold farming and ore grinding instead of doing them separately.

How to Get Enough Gold for the Goblin King Quest

Gold is the biggest wall for most players. You need 75000 gold, which is a massive amount at this stage of the game.

The fastest and most reliable way to earn gold in The Forge is crafting and selling heavy armor pieces, especially heavy chestplates. Heavy chestplates sell for much more gold than lighter gear.

To craft a heavy chestplate consistently, use around 30 ores per craft. Adding more ores increases the chance of producing heavier, more valuable armor. During the forging mini game, focus hard on the first two stages. If you perform well, you can often create Masterwork gear, which sells for a premium price.

Selling Masterwork heavy chestplates is the backbone of completing the Goblin King quest efficiently.

Other Ways to Earn Gold

While crafting is the best method, do not ignore these additional sources of gold:

Defeating new enemies for first time bonuses
Discovering new ores
Crafting and selling weapons
Completing side quests while mining

These methods add up and reduce the total grind.

How to Get All Required Ores for the Goblin King Quest

All ores needed for the Goblin King quest can be found in the Ruined Cave on the Forgotten Kingdom. However, not all ores spawn from the same rocks, and your pickaxe matters a lot.

Here is a breakdown of the ores you need and where to find them:

Topaz
Found in Basalt Core, Basalt Vein, and Volcanic Rock

Diamond
Found in Basalt Core and Basalt Vein

Emerald
Found in Basalt Core and Basalt Vein

Ruby
Found only in Basalt Vein

Rubies are the hardest part of the quest because they only spawn in Basalt Vein, which requires a strong pickaxe.

Pickaxe Requirements for the Goblin King Quest

Your pickaxe mining level determines which rocks you can mine.

Basalt Rock requires mining level 16
Basalt Core requires mining level 39
Basalt Vein requires mining level 78
Volcanic Rock requires mining level 100

When you first arrive at the Forgotten Kingdom, your old pickaxe can usually handle Basalt Rock and Basalt Core. That lets you gather Topaz, Diamonds, and Emeralds.

To get Rubies, you must upgrade your pickaxe.

Best Pickaxe to Use for the Goblin King Quest

Many players debate between the Mythril Pickaxe and the Lightite Pickaxe.

The Mythril Pickaxe is cheaper and can mine Basalt Vein, which technically allows you to finish the quest. However, the Lightite Pickaxe is the better long term choice.

The Lightite Pickaxe has higher mining speed, better luck, and a mining level of 100. This means you can mine every rock on the Forgotten Kingdom, including Volcanic Rock. Better luck increases your chances of rare ore drops, which saves hours of grinding.

If you can afford it, the Lightite Pickaxe is worth every coin.

Tips to Speed Up the Goblin King Quest

Here are a few veteran tips to make this quest less painful:

Mine while waiting for crafting cooldowns
Upgrade your pickaxe before hunting Rubies
Focus on Masterwork crafting
Sell heavy armor only
Avoid wasting gold on unnecessary upgrades

Efficiency is everything during this quest.

Rewards for Completing the Goblin King Quest

After you hand over the final batch of gold and rubies, the Goblin King laughs and disappears. No refund. No bonus gold.

But do not let that fool you. He leaves behind the Goblin Cave Key on his throne.

Pick it up, turn right, and unlock the nearby door. This opens the Goblin Cave, a brand new area with exclusive ores you cannot find anywhere else. You also need access to this area to complete Tomo Lost Cat quest later in the game.

The XP you gain is nice, but the real reward is access to new content and progression.

Final Thoughts on the Goblin King Quest in The Forge

The Goblin King quest in The Forge is long, grindy, and unapologetically greedy. But it is also one of the most important quests in the game. If you plan to progress seriously, you need to complete it.

Take your time, craft smart, upgrade your pickaxe, and do not rush the grind. Once it is done, you will be glad you pushed through.