Frenzy

A temporary forging window that allows hammering without shattering a sword.

Evidence: 4 official · Last verified: 2026-11-14 · Sources: 1

Frenzy is a temporary forging window that lets you continue hammering without shattering the sword. To charge it, forge the same sword 10 times, then activate it with the next hit. The window is brief, so plan to use it immediately after the charge is complete rather than saving it for later.

How to Activate Frenzy

Frenzy follows a fixed two-part sequence:

1. Choose one sword and continue forging that same sword.
2. Complete 10 forging actions on it to charge Frenzy.
3. Use the hammer again on the next hit.
4. That next hit unleashes Frenzy.
5. Continue hammering during the brief Frenzy window, when the sword cannot shatter from the forging action.

The official description frames Frenzy as a reward for repeatedly forging one sword: forge the same sword 10 times, then unleash the ability on the next hit. The supplementary tutorial material describes the same process as building Frenzy through 10 hammer strikes on one sword, with Frenzy beginning on the following strike [src-daea965b2b]. Use the same sword throughout the charge; changing to another sword before the requirement is complete does not satisfy the stated condition.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. Select a sword

Begin with the sword you intend to forge repeatedly. The charge requirement is tied to the same sword, so avoid switching swords while building Frenzy. The available material describes picking up and heating a sword before bringing it to the anvil [src-daea965b2b].

2. Prepare it for forging

Heat the blade, place it on the anvil, and prepare to hammer it. The tutorial material presents heating the sword before putting it on the anvil and striking it [src-daea965b2b]. The record does not specify a separate preparation requirement for charging Frenzy, but this is the demonstrated forging sequence.

3. Forge the same sword repeatedly

Hammer the selected sword and keep counting its forging actions. You need 10 forges on that same sword to charge Frenzy. The video tutorial describes each hammer strike as contributing to the charge and advises building up 10 strikes on one sword [src-daea965b2b].

Do not assume that an unsuccessful or interrupted attempt transfers progress to another sword. The confirmed requirement is specifically to forge the same sword 10 times, so maintain the same sword for the entire charge.

4. Use the next hit

Once the tenth forging action has charged Frenzy, hammer the sword one more time. Frenzy activates on this next hit, rather than on the tenth charging action. This timing matters: the tenth action completes the charge, and the following action starts the protective window.

5. Use the protected window

After activation, keep hammering while Frenzy lasts. Its effect is a brief period in which you can hammer without fear of shattering the sword. The tutorial material states that the sword cannot break while Frenzy lasts [src-daea965b2b].

The confirmed information does not specify the exact duration of the window, the number of protected hits, or whether the effect changes the sword’s value. Treat Frenzy as temporary protection for forging only, and do not rely on it for any unconfirmed bonus.

Tips

• Count carefully. The charge requires 10 forges on one sword, followed by the next hit to activate Frenzy.
• Do not switch swords mid-charge. The mechanic is tied to the same sword rather than a general run-wide hammer count.
• Use the activation hit deliberately. Frenzy starts on the hit after the charge is complete, so be ready to continue immediately.
• Take advantage of safety. Once Frenzy is active, use the brief window to make additional hammer strikes without the normal fear of shattering [src-daea965b2b].
• Do not overstate the benefit. Frenzy is confirmed to prevent shattering during its brief window; the available record does not confirm extra gold, guaranteed quality, or a fixed number of strikes.
• Watch the sword you are forging. The tutorial presents hammering as a risk where a sword can otherwise shatter, making the protected window most useful when you want to continue striking the same blade [src-daea965b2b].

Achievements

Frenzy has two listed achievement milestones. Hammer Time is awarded for entering Frenzy for the first time outside the tutorial. No Rest for the Hammer requires entering Frenzy 5 times in one run [src-9a24f3ac8e].

These achievements track entering the mechanic, not merely charging it. To count toward them, complete the 10-forge charge on a sword and then perform the next hit that actually activates Frenzy. The available achievement description does not specify whether partial progress carries between swords or runs, so complete each activation using the confirmed sequence rather than relying on an unverified shortcut.

Details

charging

Forge the same sword 10 times to charge Frenzy.

activation

After charging Frenzy, unleash it on the next hit.

effect

Frenzy provides a brief window to hammer without fear of shattering.

evidenceType

official

Sources

• Steam store page — ForgeTax
• Steam achievements page — ForgeTax
• I GAMBLED With My LIFE on One Sword in this INSANE Forging Roguelike! - ForgeTax