With the March 2026 update, the new Archangel, the game's first Relic rarity, has completely shifted the meta. Many players are now wondering: Is my current race enough for Island 4? Should I hunt for an Archangel, or is a Golem still okay for raids? To help you save your rerolls, this best races tier list breaks down exactly which races are worth keeping so you can stay ahead.
The Forge: Comprehensive Race Tier List
The Forge race tier list 2026 included all updated race stats, rarities, and advantages to choose the right race for the task or situation.
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| Tier | Race | Rarity | Primary Focus | Best Meta Perk |
| S | Archangel | Divine (0.1%) | All-Rounder | 33% Smite + 30% Luck |
| S | Demon | Mythical (0.5%) | Raw DPS | Teleport Dash + Fire AoE |
| S | Angel | Mythical (0.5%) | Mobility/Luck | +50% Dash & +25% Luck |
| A | Dragonborn | Legendary (1.5%) | Boss Raids | Dragon’s Breath (Burn) |
| A | Golem | Legendary (1.25%) | Tanking | +30% HP & Damage Reduction |
| A | Vampire | Epic (4.0%) | Sustain | 15% Life Steal |
| B | Felynx | Legendary (1.25%) | Agility | 20% Parry Chance |
| B | Dwarf | Epic (7.0%) | Mining | +20% Critical Mining |
| B | Goblin | Rare (10.4%) | Economy | 12% Shop Discount |
| C | Shadow | Epic (6.0%) | Stealth | 15% Passive Dodge |
| D | Human/Elf | Common+ | XP/Starter | Minimal Luck/XP Boosts |
What Each Tier Brings To the Table
S-Tier (The Best of the Best): These are the top races in the game. They offer massive buffs and unique powers that make every part of the game easier. If you roll one of these, never reroll.
A-Tier (Great for Pros): These are very strong and can easily handle Island 3 and Island 4. They usually focus on one thing, like high damage or tanking, but aren't as "all-around" perfect as S-Tier.
B-Tier (Good for Specific Jobs): These races are okay but niche. They might be great for mining or saving money at shops, but they struggle in tough boss fights. Keep them as a backup if you have a second slot.
C & D Tier (Reroll Now): These are starter races with very weak bonuses. They won't help you survive the new high-level areas, so you should swap them as soon as you have enough gems.
Also Read: The Forge Best Weapons Tier List 2026
S Tier Races
Archangel
- Rarity: Divine (0.1%)
The best race in the game right now. Archangel combines the top abilities of both Angel and Demon into one. It works for combat, mining, and everything in between. The 0.1% pull rate makes it extremely rare, but if you land it, there is no reason to reroll.
Pros
- The only race that excels equally at combat and resource gathering
- Highest luck boost of any race in the game
- Strongest passive ability with Smite on every hit
Cons
- Almost impossible to pull at 0.1% rate
- Does not specialise in one area if you want a focused build
Demon
- Rarity: Mythical (0.5%)
The best race for players who want pure damage output. Devil's Finger lets you teleport instead of dashing and leaves behind a field of hellfire that deals 45% of your weapon damage every second. For bosses like the Demonic Queen Spider and Island 3 dungeons, this AoE damage is essential.
Pros
- Teleport replaces dash for far superior repositioning
- Hellfire field does constant passive damage
- Best race for boss fights and dungeon clearing
Cons
- You can get zero luck mining or luck bonuses
- If you gather resources most of the time, then it is not a great pick
Angel
- Rarity: Mythical (0.5%)
The go-to race for speed farmers. Wings increase your dash distance by 50% and jump height by 25%, which lets you move across the terrain of Frostspire Expanse and Crimson Sakura Isles faster than any other race. If you are looking to cover the ground quickly, then Angel are the best race for players, and they will also have strong pull odds.
Pros
- Fastest movement of any race in the game
- Strong luck boost for better ore and item drops
- Excellent for covering large zones quickly
Cons
- No combat damage bonuses
- Falls behind Demon in pure boss damage situations
A Tier Races
Dragonborn
- Rarity: Legendary (1.5%)
The best race for players who focus on boss raids. Sharp Fangs adds 12% to your base physical damage, and Dragon's Breath has a high chance to apply a Burn status on enemies. Burn is specifically important for stopping health regeneration on high-level bosses, which is a major issue in late Island 3 and Island 4 content.
Pros
- Burn stops boss health regen, which is critical in hard fights
- Good physical damage scaling for aggressive builds
- One of the best raid races under the Mythical tier
Cons
- No mobility or luck bonuses
- Weaker for general farming compared to Angel
Golem
- Rarity: Legendary (1.25%)
Pure tank. Golem gives you 30% more Max HP and a 50% chance to decrease damage taken by 25% for each hit. It also gives a 15% bonus to attack speed for heavy weapon types, Maces, and the Colossal Sword, which eliminates their biggest weakness. If you're in a race, a golem is a good choice, as you can tank longer.
Pros
- Highest effective HP of any race
- Makes heavy weapons actually viable with a speed bonus
- Best race for solo tanking hard bosses
Cons
- No damage output buffs on its own
- Less useful if you prefer fast light weapon builds
Vampire
- Rarity: Epic (4.0%)
The best race for mid-game survival. 15% Life Steal means every hit you land heals you for 15% of the damage dealt. As long as you keep attacking, you barely need potions at all. It is the easiest race to sustain within the game. Visit the Forge Store to get everything you require to enjoy this race.
Pros
- Regenerating power or self-healing helps you not to depend on potions when fighting
- Powerful in long fights where health management matters
- Accessible at a 4% pull rate
Cons
- Drops off in situations where you cannot attack consistently
- No mobility, luck, or mining bonuses
B Tier Races
Felynx
- Rarity: Legendary (1.25%)
A newer addition and the best race for PvP and timing-heavy boss fights. Felynx grants a 20% parry chance, rewarding skilled players who land blocks at the right moment. Not the best for general content, but very strong in one-on-one situations.
Pros
- Best parry mechanic of any race
- Excellent in PvP, where block timing is everything
- Rewards skilled play with high upside
Cons
- Parry mechanic is skill-dependent and punishing if missed
- Not useful for AoE or group content
Dwarf
- Rarity: Epic (7.0%)
The best mining race in the game, full stop. While it is weak for combat due to slow movement, it mines faster than any other race. A 20% Critical Mining chance means you clear ore veins like Galaxite in half the time an Archangel would.
Pros
- Fastest ore clearing in the game
- Great for AFK farming setups
- Best race for pushing through pickaxe grinds quickly
Cons
- Slowest movement speed in the game
- Poor for combat and boss content
Goblin
- Rarity: Rare (10.4%)
Goblins are not a main race, but they are one of the most useful secondary race options in the game. The Bargain trait gives a 12% discount at all NPC shops. Many veterans keep a Goblin slot just to switch to it when buying expensive pickaxes like the Kitsune Pickaxe, saving millions of gold over time.
Pros
- Saves serious gold on expensive Island 4 pickaxes
- Useful as a secondary swap race
- The easiest rare-class race to obtain
Cons
- No combat or mining value at all
- Only worth using at NPC shops, nothing else
C and D Tier
Shadow (C Tier)
15% passive dodge sounds good on paper, but it is too unreliable to make a real difference in serious content. It's a great race for you if you want to use the stealth mode.
Human and Elf (D Tier)
Starter races with minimal XP and luck boosts. They have no meaningful scaling for Island 3 or Island 4 content. If you are still running Human, Undead, or Zombie, use your rerolls immediately.
Conclusion
Archangel leads the meta in March 2026 as the only true all-rounder race in the game. Demon and Angel fill in just behind it for pure offense and pure speed. If you cannot hit a Mythical or Divine pull, Dragonborn and Golem are the best Legendary options available.
