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The Forge

Stamina System Guide

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The Forge - Stamina System Guide

The Stamina System in The Forge limits how often players can attack, dodge, block, and perform certain actions. Learn more on how stamina works and how to manage it effectively in this guide!

Stamina System Explained

Used to Perform Actions

The Forge - Stamina System

The Forge's Stamina System is represented by the blue bar next to your health when you perform actions. These actions are sprinting during combat, dodging, or successful blocks.

Recovering stamina comes down to resting from the action that is using it in the first place. That means stopping your sprinting, and letting go of your block stance.

Sprinting Expends Stamina Steadily

Action Key
Sprint Left-Shift

When you sprint during combat, it expends stamina so long as the enemy is locked onto you.

Recovering stamina after sprinting is as simple as letting go of the sprint button in order to let your stamina replenish.

Dodging Costs Small Bursts

Action Key
Dodge Q

Dodging in any direction uses up a small amount of stamina to do so, and recovering it simply requires you to stop dodging for a time as your stamina replenishes.

Blocking Converts Health Damage to Stamina Damage

Action Key
Block F

Whenever you successfully block an attack, it converts most of the supposed health damage into stamina damage instead.

How to Parry and Block

Tips for Managing Stamina

Balance Offense and Defense

Use Blocks When Needed

Always reserve stamina for blocking or dodging enemy attacks. Managing stamina properly allows players to stay aggressive without becoming defenseless.

Learn Enemy Patterns

Watch Enemy Animation

Understanding enemy attack patterns helps reduce wasted stamina and allows for more efficient combat decisions.

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