The Forge has several races, each with its own pros and cons – and now, the developers have added a new one called Archangel, which falls into the Relic tier. Here’s what you need to know about it, including its roll chance, strengths, benefits, and more.
The Forge Archangel Race Explained
In The Forge, your race affects almost everything about how your character performs. From movement and combat abilities to farming efficiency, race bonuses impact your experience far more than many new players expect. Among all available races, Archangel is at the very top of the rarity list and is considered one of the strongest overall options you can roll.
Unlike races that focus on a single strength, this one works more like an all-rounder race. It works well for aggressive players who enjoy speed and consistent damage while still offering advantages that help during long grinding sessions.
Rarity
Archangel belongs to the Relic tier, which means it has an extremely low roll chance (0.1%) compared to common, rare, or even mythical races. Most players will go through many rerolls before ever seeing it. Because of this, Archangel is often treated as an endgame race rather than something you expect to obtain early on.
Its rarity alone makes it highly sought-after, but what truly sets it apart is how many core mechanics it enhances at once. Here are the stats at the time of writing:
Wings: -35% Dash Cooldown, +75% Dash Distance, +15% Longer Dash, IFrame on Dash, +25% Movement Speed, +25% Jump Boost, +25% Stamina
Demonic Powers: +20% Speed, +20% Attack Speed, +20% Fire Damage, +30% Height, +10% Width/Depth, +20% Physical Damage
Mighty Clover: +30% Luck Boost
When you dash, there’s a 50% chance to create a hellfire circle, deal AOE to the enemies inside dealing 45% damage of your weapon for 3 seconds
Archangel’s Smite: Attacks have a 33% chance to summon a beam of light
As you can see, Archangel boosts multiple combat and movement stats at the same time. This creates a playstyle that feels fast and dangerous in close fights, while allowing you to maintain pressure during combat. These bonuses make dodging attacks smoother as well.
On the offensive side, this race enhances both physical and fire-based damage. Plus, it provides a good luck boost, directly improving your chances of getting better drops while mining, fighting enemies, or farming materials. Over time, this advantage adds up, especially for players pushing toward rare resources or crafting goals.
Is Archangel Worth Chasing?
If you enjoy fast combat and long-term farming efficiency, Archangel is absolutely worth aiming for. That said, the low roll chance means it will take time and patience. Other strong races can still carry you through most content, so Archangel should be taken as a powerful bonus rather than a requirement.
For players who finally roll it, Archangel in The Forge will feel like a clear upgrade. If you prefer a playstyle where you stay aggressive, chain movement with attacks, and push enemies, you will see the biggest benefit with this race because it excels in difficult zones.
