Ascension in Forge Master is one of those systems that looks exciting at first… until you actually press the button and suddenly realize your entire account just got sent back to level 1.
The first time I saw the ascension option, I almost rushed it immediately because the stat boosts looked insane. Good thing I didn’t. After talking with higher-level players and seeing people completely brick their progression by ascending too early, I realized this system is way more about preparation than hype.
And honestly, that’s the biggest mistake newer players make. They ascend the second they unlock it, then spend weeks struggling because they weren’t ready for the reset.
This guide should answer basically all of that in a simple way without making your brain melt from spreadsheets.
Forge Master Ascension Guide – Resource Requirements
Ascension is basically a prestige/reset mechanic.
When you ascend:
- Your level resets
- Pets reset
- Skills reset
- Mounts reset
- Gear resets
- Eggs reset
BUT you keep your important currencies and resources like:
- Gold
- Hammers
- Eggshells
- Skill tickets
- Clockwinders
That’s why preparation matters so much.
You’re sacrificing immediate power for long-term account scaling.
And yes, ascended gear and progression eventually become MUCH stronger than base progression.
For example:
- A1 Multiverse Forge power is roughly equal to Base Divine Forge power
That’s a massive jump.
Should You Rush Ascension?
Honestly?
No. Not blindly.
A lot of players rush ascension because they see stronger players talking about A1, A2, or A3 progression. But ascending too early can make your account feel awful for a while.
You’ll suddenly lose access to the strong setup you were comfortable with and need to rebuild from scratch.
That’s why most experienced players recommend:
- Maxing important tech upgrades first
- Building resource stockpiles
- Reaching decent dungeon progression
- Preparing legendary drop rates before resetting
If you don’t prepare, the early ascension grind becomes painful.
Best Time to Ascend in Forge Master
Most players should aim for these minimum goals before Ascension 1.
Forge Recommendations Before Ascending
Recommended target:
- Base Level 35
- A1 Level 22 if rushing afterward
Important upgrades:
- Forge discount tech
- Forge timer speed upgrades
The biggest issue with Forge progression is time.
Forge upgrades become insanely long later, so timer reductions matter a LOT more than newer players realize.
Skill Summon Recommendations
Recommended target:
- Base Level 100
- A1 Level 30 after reset
The important benchmark here is:
- Around 2% legendary drop chance
That’s usually enough to consistently obtain legendary skills after rebuilding.
And trust me, rebuilding feels WAY smoother if your drop rates are already prepared beforehand.
Pet Summon Recommendations
Recommended target:
- Base Level 100
- A1 Level 37 afterward
Important benchmark:
- Around 7.2% legendary egg drop chance
Pets become one of the biggest pain points after ascending if your drop rates are weak.
This is why experienced players heavily prioritize extra drop chance upgrades before resetting.
Mount Recommendations Before Ascending
Recommended target:
- Base Level 100
- A1 Level 47 afterward
Again, legendary drop rates matter massively here.
Mount rebuilding is brutal without decent extra drop percentages.
Total Ascension Costs Explained
A lot of people underestimate just how expensive ascension becomes.
Here’s roughly what full pillar progression costs before reductions.
Forge Costs
Base total:
- 41,886,000 gold
With 25% discount:
- 31,414,500 gold
Plus:
- Fixed 3 million ascension cost
Yeah… Forge is expensive.
Very expensive.
Skill Costs
Base:
- 396,600 skill tickets
With 25% discount:
- 297,450 tickets
This is why discount upgrades matter so much over time.
Pet Costs
Base:
- 193,500 eggshells
With 50% extra drop:
- Roughly 129,000 effective cost
Extra drop chance is insanely valuable here because it acts like indirect resource reduction.
Mount Costs
Base:
- 99,000 Clockwinders
With:
- 25% discount
- 50% extra drop
Estimated requirement:
- Around 50,160
That’s almost half the normal grind.
Most Important Tech Upgrades Before Ascension
If there’s ONE thing you shouldn’t skip before ascending, it’s tech upgrades.
Specifically:
- Discount upgrades
- Timer speed upgrades
- Extra drop chance upgrades
These upgrades completely change how painful your rebuild becomes.
I’ve seen players ascend with weak tech and regret it almost immediately.
Best Dungeon Progress Before Ascension
The guide recommends reaching:
- Dungeon 19-1 to 20-1
before ascending.
And honestly, that’s solid advice.
If your dungeon progression is too weak before resetting, farming afterward slows down heavily.
The stronger your base progression before ascension, the smoother your rebuild feels.
Offline Time Matters More Than People Think
One thing I underestimated early was offline efficiency.
Higher offline time upgrades help massively because Forge Master progression is heavily time-based.
If your offline duration is weak:
- Resource generation slows
- Progress feels inconsistent
- Rebuilding after ascension feels much longer
Always invest into offline improvements when possible.
Estimated Time to Reach Ascension
Now for the painful part.
Forge Master progression takes time.
A LOT of time.
Forge Progression Time
From Level 1 to max:
- Around 4 months normally
- Around 2 months 20 days with 50% timer reduction
And that’s assuming strong efficiency already.
Skill Progression Time
Without reductions:
- Around 10 months
With discounts:
- Around 8 months
Yeah, skills are a marathon.
Pet Progression Time
Normally:
- Around 7 months 3 weeks
With extra drop bonuses:
- Around 5 months 1 week
Mount Progression Time
Normally:
- Around 5 months 1 week
Optimized:
- Around 2 months 3 weeks
This is why optimization upgrades are so important.
They literally save MONTHS.
Biggest Ascension Mistakes Players Make
These mistakes happen constantly.
Ascending Without Resource Savings
This is the fastest way to hate ascension.
Save aggressively before resetting.
Ignoring Discount Upgrades
Small percentages become massive over long grinds.
Focusing Only on One Pillar
Balanced progression matters.
Weak mounts or weak pets hurt more than players expect.
Underestimating Legendary Drop Rates
Good drop rates massively improve rebuild speed.
Never ignore them.
Rushing Because Other Players Did
Some players ascend early because they’re whales or hyper-optimized.
That doesn’t mean you should copy them blindly.
Final Thoughts
Ascension in Forge Master is less about rushing and more about preparing correctly.
The players who enjoy ascension progression usually:
- Save resources beforehand
- Max important tech upgrades
- Improve drop rates first
- Reach strong dungeon progression
- Understand what resets and what doesn’t
And honestly, once you prepare properly, ascension becomes one of the most rewarding progression systems in the game.
Just don’t rush it blindly because the reset can hit way harder than expected if you’re unprepared.
