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Steelvein

rare C crafted

Crucible-steel ribbon with a visible grain. The workhorse crafted ore of World 1.

Ore stats

Crucible multiplier
1.45x
NPC sell price
$11
per ore
Rarity
rare
C tier
Found in
Stonewake's Cross
Source type
crafted
Trait
None
multiplier filler

Where Steelvein comes from

Source World Chance
Stonewake Forge Stonewake's Cross Crafted
Stonewake Forge Stonewake's Cross Crafted

Crafting Steelvein

Recipe Station Cost
4× Iron + 3× Coal Chunk → 1× Steelvein Stonewake Forge $380 · 1m 0s
5× Iron + 2× Coal Chunk → 1× Steelvein Stonewake Forge $420 · 1m 5s

Raw materials for 1× Steelvein

1 crafting step · $380 total · 1m 0s

Forge odds for Oversized Letter Opener

P(Colossal Sword class) P(Oversized Letter Opener) ▏RNG-lock
0% 16% 33% 49% 65% 3 10 20 30 40 50 55 ores (N) N=50
Per-forge odds at the Stonewake's Cross anvil without RNG lock. At 50+ ores with RNG Lock on, the class roll is guaranteed and Oversized Letter Opener sits at 35.7% of the variant roll.

Best Oversized Letter Opener recipes at the Steelvein stage

Steelvein has no trait — its job is pure multiplier filler. It ranks #9 of 31 non-trait ores in the w1 pool, so the solver reaches for it whenever raw 1.45x beats trait coverage.

👑 God-Roll BiS

  • Poopite×15
  • Gearsteel×35
Total ores
50
Multiplier
2.04x
Target chance
35.7% · ~1 in 3
Est. DPS
24

Trait coverage: Poopite 30% OPTIMAL

Highest score: 24.5 DPS on Oversized Letter Opener at 35.7% per forge — the no-compromise endgame recipe.

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⚖️ Zero-Waste Sweet Spot

  • Poopite×18
  • Gearsteel×42
Total ores
60
Multiplier
2.04x
Target chance
35.7% · ~1 in 3
Est. DPS
24

Trait coverage: Poopite 30% OPTIMAL

60 ores divides cleanly by 30% — every trait ore sits at exactly the sweet spot with zero rounding waste.

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💰 No-Raid Farmable

  • Poopite×16
  • Gearsteel×37
Total ores
53
Multiplier
2.04x
Target chance
35.7% · ~1 in 3
Est. DPS
24

Trait coverage: Poopite 30% OPTIMAL

Built entirely from mined and crafted ores — no Tower of Hell drops or event items required.

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Each recipe loads straight into the crucible with ores, RNG lock and target pre-set. Odds are per forge at the recipe's anvil world.

Alternatives & partners in Stonewake's Cross

Ore Multiplier Sell Trait
Malachite 1.45x $11 —
Sludge Compound 1.5x $11 —
Rusty Gearite 1.3x $10 —
Quartz Glass 1.3x $10 —
Fluorite 1.6x $12 —
Gilt Alloy 1.7x $13 —
Poopite 1.2x $9 🔥 Toxic Sludge
Topaz Chunk 1.75x $13 —
Bronzite Bar 1.15x $9 —
Aite 1.1x $8 —

Frequently asked questions

What is the multiplier of Steelvein in The Forge? +

Steelvein carries a 1.45x crucible multiplier — C tier, rare rarity — sourced from Stonewake's Cross. A crucible loaded entirely with Steelvein forges at exactly 1.45x.

Is Steelvein a trait ore in The Forge? +

No — Steelvein is a pure multiplier ore. Among non-trait filler ores in its pool it ranks #9 of 31 by multiplier, so it earns crucible slots on raw 1.45x power alone.

Where does Steelvein drop in The Forge? +

Stonewake Forge (Stonewake's Cross) at Crafted; Stonewake Forge (Stonewake's Cross) at Crafted.

Is Steelvein good for forging? +

Steelvein is early-game filler: 1.45x multiplier is low, so swap it out once better ores from Stonewake's Cross or beyond are unlocked.