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How to Unlock the Mini-Forge in Stardew Valley 1.6

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Published: Mar 26, 2024 12:12 am

With a new update comes new crafting tools and hours of additional gameplay in Stardew Valley. These new crafting tools are not so easy to unlock as they are hidden behind a master challenge. One of these new tools in Stardew Valley is the Mini-Forge, so let’s look at how to get it.

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Upgrading tools is a must if players want to explore every facet of Stardew Valley. The best way to upgrade tools would be to visit the Forge in Volcano Dungeon or take a trip to Clint. But for those who are tired of making the trip or don’t want to spend a ton of money, update 1.6 introduces a new option: the Mini-Forge. Save time and money by creating your own forging area on your farm.

How to Get the Mini-Forge in Stardew Valley 1.6

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To unlock the recipe for the Mini-Forge, players first need to unlock Combat Mastery in the Mastery Cave. The Mastery Cave is in the Cindersap Forest, south of the farm. Here, Grandpa has left his best tips, tools, and items for players to find. However, they must max their skill levels in each of the following for the cave to open.

  • Farming
  • Mining
  • Fishing
  • Foraging
  • Combat

Once inside, players will start amassing Master Points which will go towards unlocking the Mastery versions of the skills above. Players can unlock the Mastery skills in any order, but the number of points required to unlock additional Mastery skills will increase with each one. When unlocked, each Mastery will contain an item or recipe for the players.

Players will need the following items to craft the Mini-Forge.

  • 5x Dragon Tooth
  • 10x Iron Bar
  • 10x Gold Bar
  • 5x Iridium Bar

Iron Ore and Gold Ore can be found while mining or by purchasing it from Clint. Iridium Ore can be found in Skull Cavern and Volcano Dungeon. Dragon Teeth can also be located in the Volcano Dungeon.

How to Use the Mini-Forge in Stardew Valley 1.6

The Mini-Forge can be placed anywhere on the farm, inside or outside. The Mini-Forge works just like the Forge in Volcano Dungeon, so make sure to bring plenty of Cinder Shards and the item you wish to improve or combine. Different Gemstones will also be needed to provide enhancements.

  • Emerald: Adds weapon speed
  • Amethyst: Adds knockback
  • Topaz: Adds defense
  • Jade: Adds critical hit damage
  • Ruby: Adds damage
  • Aquamarine: Adds critical hit chance

For more on Stardew Valley, check out when the Bookseller is open and his inventory so you know what to buy and when ahead of time.

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Jordan Althoff has been a contributing writer for The Escapist since February 2023. Prior to that, they wrote at Gamepur. Jordan is an RPG, cozy game, and Dungeons & Dragons enthusiast. If there is a story to be told, they are happily playing that game. In between games, they do all things nerdy or cause chaos making their next cosplay.