The Forge Santa Shop Guide (June 2026) Best Items & Quests

The Forge Winter 2025 event brings Santa’s limited-time shop to Frostspire Expanse from December 25, 2025 to January 1, 2026. This exclusive event offers XMas Tickets through daily quests that reset 24 hours after completion, not at midnight. Players can earn approximately 3,500-4,000 tickets total to purchase the coveted Christmas Pickaxe (3,600 tickets) with its game-changing +72% Luck boost, making it essential for farming rare materials like Iceite and Mosasaurite.

Quick Reference

Quest Type	Daily Reset	Max Daily Tickets	Total Event Potential
Fight Quests	24h after completion	160-310	~1,200+
Mine Quests	24h after completion	140-195	~900+
Forge Quests	24h after completion	120-140	~900+
Daily Total	Individual timers	420-645	3,500-4,000

Location & Access Requirements

To access Santa’s Shop, you must meet the mid-game threshold: Level 70+ Character and travel to Frostspire Expanse (World 3). Upon teleporting to Frostspire, head directly to the docks near the spawn point where Santa sits on his festive boat. The event runs for a strict 8-day window, making efficient quest completion crucial for maximizing your ticket earnings.

Complete Quest System Breakdown 2026

Santa offers three distinct quest types that scale in difficulty and rewards throughout the event. Understanding the 24-hour reset mechanic is critical – each quest type has its own independent timer that starts when you complete that specific quest, not based on server time.

Day 1 Quests (Total: 420 Tickets)

Santa’s Workshop Warm-Up (120 Tickets)

• Forge 3 Weapons + 3 Armor Pieces
• Strategy: Use your cheapest Stone or Copper materials to craft basic Daggers and Lightweight Helmets. Never waste rare ores on this quest.

Cold as Snow (140 Tickets)

• Mine 50 Icy Pebbles
• Location: Spider Cave
• Required Pickaxe: Arcane or better
• Strategy: Focus exclusively on pebble nodes while avoiding combat when possible.

Santa’s Pest Control (160 Tickets)

• Kill 25 Crystal Spiders + 5 Diamond Spiders
• Location: Spider Cave (back area)
• Weapon Requirement: 80-100+ damage
• Strategy: Stay mobile, watch for stun attacks from Diamond Spiders, and reset health packs as needed.

Day 2 Quests (Total: 495 Tickets)

Santa’s Workshop Warm-Up (140 Tickets)

• Same requirements as Day 1
• Strategy: Continue using low-tier materials for quick completion.

Cold as Snow – Frozen Layers (145 Tickets)

• Mine 10 Icy Pebbles + 50 Ice Rocks
• Required Pickaxe: Tungsten minimum, Aqua recommended
• Strategy: Ice Rocks require Island 3 pickaxes. The Aqua Pickaxe significantly speeds up this grind.

Santa’s Pest Control – 2 (210 Tickets)

• Kill 25 Diamond Spiders + 3 Prismarine Spiders
• Critical Warning: If you die fighting a Prismarine Spider and return to finish it, the kill may not count due to a known bug. Always engage with full health and disengage if HP drops below 50%.

Day 3 Quests (Total: 570 Tickets)

Santa’s Workshop Warm-Up (140 Tickets)

• Consistent requirements continue
• Strategy: This quest becomes your easiest ticket source as other challenges escalate.

Cold as Snow – Breaking the Frost (170 Tickets)

• Mine 10 Icy Rocks + 30 Icy Boulders
• Required Pickaxe: Aqua minimum, Frost or better recommended
• Strategy: Farm in the area before the Prismarine Spider nest to avoid aggro while mining. Void or Prismatic pickaxes are ideal for efficiency.

Santa’s Battle Call (260 Tickets)

• Kill 30 Common Orcs + 5 Elite Orcs
• Location: Peak Caves
• Strategy: Use high-DPS races (Demon/Dragonborn) and weapons with Burn traits. Elite Orcs hit hard, so maintain distance and use hit-and-run tactics.

Day 4 Quests (Total: 645 Tickets)

Santa’s Workshop Warm-Up (140 Tickets)

• Final iteration of the consistent quest
• Strategy: Your reliable ticket source amidst the hardest challenges.

Cold as Snow – Icy Crystals (195 Tickets)

• Mine 50 Small Ice Crystals + 10 Medium Ice Crystals
• Required Pickaxe: Frost minimum, Void/Prismatic highly recommended
• Strategy: This represents the biggest difficulty spike in mining quests. Medium Ice Crystals require substantial pickaxe power.

Santa’s Battle Call – The Frozen Vanguard (310 Tickets)

• Kill 25 Elite Orcs + 5 Crystal Golems
• Location: Peak Caves (left and right sections, not boss chamber)
• Troubleshooting: If spawn rates seem broken (e.g., zero Golems), leave and rejoin the server to refresh the instance.

Complete Santa Shop Database

The Santa Shop offers 11 items with varying stock limits and exclusive rewards. Limited-tag items are event exclusives that won’t return after January 1, 2026.

Item Name	Cost	Stock	Stats / Effect	Priority
Christmas Pickaxe	3,600	Limited	550 Power / +72% Luck	MUST BUY
Candy Cane Pickaxe	800	Limited	280 Power / +65% Luck	High Priority
Hell Slayer	200	Limited	Blueprint (Sword)	Good Value
Candy Cane	1,200	Limited	Blueprint (Sword)	Skip (unless collector)
Luck Totem	150	3	+25 Luck Boost	High Priority
Miner Totem	100	3	+20% Speed / +15% Dmg	Good
Warrior Totem	50	3	+15% Phys Dmg / +20% Speed	Good
Vitality Totem	50	3	Regen 1% HP/sec	Okay
Race Reroll	650	5	Reroll Race	Contextual
XP Totem	50	3	+25% XP	Skip (if max level)
Christmas Potion	50	10	Speed/Dmg/Luck Boost (15m)	Filler

Priority Buying Strategies

The “Meta Gamer” Path (Best Performance)

Target: End-Game Utility

1. Christmas Pickaxe (3,600 tickets): The crown jewel with +72% Luck, making it superior to Void Pickaxe for farming rare materials. This should be your primary focus.
2. Luck Totems (450 total for all 3): Luck is the most valuable stat in The Forge for rare drops.
3. Hell Slayer Blueprint (200): Extremely cheap for a limited item that remains craftable post-event.

The “Progression” Path (Mid-Game Players)

Target: Catching Up Fast

1. Candy Cane Pickaxe (800 tickets): If you can’t reach 3,600 tickets, this provides substantial luck benefits and serves as a bridge to end-game pickaxes.
2. Miner Totems (300 total): Significantly speeds up your grinding efficiency.
3. Race Reroll (650): Essential if you’re not already a Goblin. The Goblin discount saves millions of Gold on high-tier pickaxes (Snow/Prismatic).

What to AVOID

• Candy Cane Weapon Blueprint (1,200 tickets): Too expensive for a weapon that will likely be outclassed by Ore-Trait weapons like Iceite swords.
• Christmas Potions: Never spend tickets on temporary buffs until you’ve secured all permanent Limited items.
• XP Totems: Useless if you’re already at max level.

Advanced Quest Strategies

Reset Timer Optimization

Since quests reset 24 hours after individual completion rather than at midnight, establish a consistent daily schedule. Try to complete all three quest types around the same time each day to maintain predictable reset cycles and maximize your ticket earnings within the limited event window.

Combat Quest Mastery

For Day 3-4 combat quests, preparation is key:

• Use Demon or Dragonborn races for DPS advantages
• Equip weapons with Burn traits for damage over time
• Bring health potions and armor with high physical resistance
• Learn spawn patterns and optimal farming locations
• Always engage Prismarine Spiders with full health to avoid the kill-count bug

Mining Efficiency Tips

• Upgrade to the best pickaxe you can afford before starting mining quests
• Farm in areas with minimal enemy interference
• For Icy Crystal quests, use Void or Prismatic pickaxes to avoid frustration
• Consider using Christmas Potions during difficult mining sessions for the combined speed and luck bonuses

Community Resources

Join these official and community platforms for real-time updates and player discussions:

• Official Discord Server: Get instant bug reports, developer announcements, and community strategies
• Reddit Community: Share experiences and learn from other players’ success stories
• Official YouTube Channel: Watch video tutorials for complex quest mechanics
• Game Wiki: Reference detailed item stats and material requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I restock items after buying them?

A: No. Once stock is depleted (e.g., 3 Totems), it’s permanently gone for your account. The Christmas Shop cannot be restocked during the event.

Q: Should I get the Christmas Pickaxe or Void Pickaxe?

A: Get both. The Christmas Pickaxe has superior Luck (+72% vs Void’s stats), making it better for farming rare materials. Void/Prismatic pickaxes excel at raw mining power. Both can mine materials needed for the Prismatic Pickaxe.

Q: What happens if I miss a day?

A: Missing a day significantly impacts your total ticket count due to scaling rewards. If you fall behind, prioritize the Candy Cane Pickaxe over the Christmas Pickaxe to ensure you walk away with at least one limited item.

Q: Why aren’t the Orcs/Golems spawning?

A: This is a known bug in Day 3-4 quests. If spawn rates seem broken (e.g., zero Golems spawning), leave the server and rejoin to refresh the instance.

Q: How many tickets can I realistically earn?

A: Perfect daily completion yields 420-645 tickets depending on the day. Over the 8-day event, dedicated players can earn 3,500-4,000 total tickets, enough for the Christmas Pickaxe plus several other items.

Q: Are Limited items worth it?

A: Absolutely. Limited-tag items (both pickaxes and weapon blueprints) are event exclusives that provide permanent advantages. The Christmas Pickaxe, in particular, offers the highest Luck boost available in the game.

Final Recommendations

The Forge Santa Shop event represents one of the most valuable limited-time opportunities in 2026. The Christmas Pickaxe’s +72% Luck boost makes it essential for any serious player focused on end-game content.

Action Plan:

1. Complete all three daily quests consistently
2. Prioritize Christmas Pickaxe if you can reach 3,600 tickets
3. Buy Candy Cane Pickaxe as backup if you’re short on time
4. Purchase Luck Totems for permanent stat advantages
5. Save Hell Slayer Blueprint for collection value

Remember, this event ends January 1, 2026, and these exclusive items will never return. Plan your schedule accordingly and join the community Discord for real-time updates on any changes or extensions to the event.

Bookmark this guide and check back daily for updates! The Forge development team has been known to make balance adjustments during events, and we’ll keep you informed of any changes that affect your strategy.