A lightweight blade favored by agile Forgers who prioritize speed over raw power. The Dagger’s rapid strikes allow players to overwhelm slower enemies before they can react.
OVERVIEW:
The Dagger is a fast, lightweight melee weapon built for quick strikes and evasive combat. While its damage per hit is low, its exceptional speed makes it ideal for hit-and-run tactics and sustained pressure.
Role: Close-range skirmisher. Excels at staying mobile, striking first, and maintaining constant pressure through rapid attacks.
Strengths:
- Fastest attack speed available
- Cheap and easy to craft, making it a perfect starter weapon
- Excellent synergy with on-hit effects and lifesteal
- Simple moveset that helps new players learn melee timing
Weaknesses:
- Lowest damage tier without runes or upgrades
- Very short attack range forces risky positioning
- Falls off in later stages without weapon upgrades
| Damage | 4.3 DMG |
| ATK Speed | 0.35s |
| ATK Range | 6 |
| Chance | 1/1 |
| Base Price | $68 |
Overview:
The Dagger deals 4.3 damage with a 0.35-second attack speed, resulting in 12.29 DPS. With an attack range of 6, a guaranteed 1/1 crafting chance, and a requirement of only 5–10 ores, it is the most accessible weapon in The Forge. All dagger variants—including the Dagger, Falchion Knife, and Gladius Daggers—share identical base stats.
How to Obtain:
The Dagger is crafted at the forge using 5–10 ores. Its guaranteed crafting success makes it the safest and most reliable starting weapon. Early-game ores such as Copper (0.3x) or Iron (0.35x) are recommended.
Combat Strategy:
- Stay mobile and reposition frequently with quick dashes
- Apply status effects quickly through rapid consecutive hits
- Pair with speed-focused runes for extreme attack frequency
- Excellent choice for lifesteal and on-hit effect builds
