IdleMMO Forge Leveling Guide
The fastest Forge route from level 1 to 100 takes about 3,212 hours of action time and 167,048 actions, with no boosts. At each level the route uses whatever you can forge for the most XP per hour, and switches the moment something better unlocks.
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In this guide
How long each milestone takes
| Reach level | 10 | 25 | 50 | 70 | 90 | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours from level 1 | 1.1 h | 4.3 h | 37 h | 221 h | 1,256 h | 3,212 h |
Level 50 takes 37 h. Level 100 takes 3,212 h, so about 99% of the time to max is spent above level 50. The XP table shows why: the per-level cost keeps climbing all the way to 100.
Fastest route: what to forge at each level
| Levels | Forge | XP/hr | XP needed | Actions | Time | Materials used | Input cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 5 | Oak Bow | 1,440 | 645 | 65 | 27 min | 650 Oak Log, 325 Coal Ore | 4,550 |
| 5 to 10 | Yew Bow | 2,057 | 1,232 | 62 | 36 min | 620 Yew Log, 310 Coal Ore | 4,960 |
| 10 to 15 | Spruce Bow | 2,700 | 1,962 | 66 | 44 min | 660 Spruce Log, 330 Coal Ore | 6,600 |
| 15 to 25 | Birch Bow | 3,200 | 8,124 | 204 | 2.5 h | 2,040 Birch Log, 1,020 Coal Ore | 26,520 |
| 25 to 35 | Banyan Bow | 3,600 | 20,748 | 415 | 5.8 h | 4,150 Banyan Log, 2,075 Coal Ore | 87,150 |
| 35 to 50 | Maple Bow | 3,927 | 105,729 | 1,763 | 27 h | 17,630 Maple Log, 8,815 Coal Ore | 352,600 |
| 50 to 65 | Willow Bow | 4,200 | 437,948 | 6,257 | 104 h | 62,570 Willow Log, 31,285 Coal Ore | 1,626,820 |
| 65 to 70 | Mahogany Bow | 4,431 | 351,010 | 4,388 | 79 h | 43,880 Mahogany Log, 21,940 Coal Ore | 921,480 |
| 70 to 100 | Mystical Bow | 5,143 | 15,382,728 | 153,828 | 2,991 h | 1,538,280 Mystical Log, 769,140 Coal Ore | 43,071,840 |
Levels read "from, to": the row ends when the next option unlocks. Time is pure action time at base speed. Membership, class and tool efficiency shorten it; the Forge calculator has boost toggles and a level planner for your exact starting point.
Materials for the whole route
Going 1 to 100 this way burns through 1,538,280 Mystical Log, 835,240 Coal Ore, 62,570 Willow Log, 43,880 Mahogany Log, 17,630 Maple Log, 4,150 Banyan Log, 2,040 Birch Log, 660 Spruce Log, 650 Oak Log and 620 Yew Log, about 46,102,520 gold at today's market prices. Gathering the inputs yourself turns that gold cost into time spent in the gathering skills.
Leveling while making gold
This route picks the best gold-per-hour option at each level instead, counting only items whose daily market sales can absorb at least an hour of your output. Nothing in Forge below level 50 passes that test at today's prices, so the route starts there. Going 50 to 100 takes about 3,850 hours, against 3,175 for the same levels on the fastest route.
| Levels | Forge | Gold/hr | XP/hr | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 to 100 | Willow Bow | 7,680 | 4,200 | 3,850 h |
Gold per hour is net of inputs at today's prices and moves with the market. The money-making rankings compare every skill side by side.
Side benefit: Strength XP
Every Forge action also grants Strength XP. The per-action amount for each option is on the Forge calculator.
Other leveling guides:
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Mining
Fishing
Smelting
Cooking
Alchemy
Construction
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to level Forge in IdleMMO?
Always forge the highest XP-per-hour option you have unlocked: start on Oak Bow, and finish on Mystical Bow from level 70. The full route from 1 to 100 takes about 3,212 hours of action time with no boosts.
How long does it take to get Forge to 100?
About 3,212 hours on the fastest route. Level 50 comes at roughly 37 hours, so the second half is the bulk of the grind.
How many materials does 1-100 Forge take?
The fastest route consumes 1,538,280 Mystical Log plus the other inputs listed in the route table, about 46,102,520 gold at today's market prices.
Can I make money while leveling Forge?
Yes. The profit route below picks the best gold per hour instead of XP. Going from level 50 to 100 it takes about 3,850 hours versus 3,175 on the fastest route, and it only uses items with enough daily market sales to absorb your output.
Sources: action times, XP and recipes from the same cached skill data as the calculators; prices from the IdleMMO player market; XP per level from the community-sourced table on the XP table page (the official wiki publishes none).