Introduction

The Hypixel Skyblock universe recently underwent a significant change, altering the damage system and subsequently shifting the reforge meta for armor, weapons, and talismans. If you're scratching your head trying to optimize your damage, look no further. This article breaks down the best reforge setups at different game stages, focusing primarily on the Ancient Reforge for armor.

Armor Reforge: Why Ancient Reigns Supreme

After the recent update, the armor reforge meta remains relatively stable, especially when it comes to maximizing damage and DPS. Ancient reforge stands out as the clear winner. If you are a mage, Necrotic on the helmet and sometimes Loving on the chest plate are commonly used. For tank stats, Giant is your best bet, while Submerged is ideal for increasing sea creature chance. For specialized stats, you can consider Renowned.

If you're earlier in the game and are sticking to blacksmith reforges, Pure and Fierce are your best options, with Fierce offering better DPS.

Weapon Reforges: Beyond Ancient

When it comes to weapons, Fabled is the go-to reforge for maximizing damage. An alternative for high Catacombs levels (Kata 45+) is Withered. For mage weapons, people commonly use Heroic, although Fabled or Withered are often recommended. For bows, Spiritual is top-notch, although Unreal or Precise are also viable.

The Talisman Conundrum

Talisman reforges offer a more complex scenario. The following are some common reforges for talismans:

  • Strange: Best for uncommon, epic, and mythic talismans for attack speed.
  • Shaded: Optimal for strength and crit damage.
  • Bloody: Offers crit damage and attack speed.
  • Hurtful: To balance out a strength-heavy setup.
  • Strong: Generally the best damage reforge on legendaries and mythics.

Optimal Setup for Damage: Ancient and Beyond

Here’s a full setup, optimized for damage:

  • Weapon: Fabled
  • Armor: Ancient
  • Talismans:
    • Commons on Silky
    • Uncommons, Rares, and Epics on Shaded
    • Legendaries and Mythics on Strong

A Quick Note on Attack Speed

If you are optimizing for 100% attack speed, consider Bloody on commons, Strange or Shaded on uncommons, Shaded on rares, Strange on epics, and Strong or Hurtful on legendaries. You can adjust as needed to reach 100% attack speed.

Conclusion

Optimizing your reforge setup, particularly focusing on Ancient for armor, can significantly improve your Hypixel Skyblock experience. This guide provides a foundational understanding to help you adapt your strategy at various stages of the game.