Tomo the Explorist’s quest might interest you if you are tired of grinding new weapons and armor without purpose. Grinding will still be there, but instead of going up against a final boss, you get to find Tomo’s cat in Roblox’s The Forge. This adventure is more than just errand gameplay. It’s more of a late-game treasure hunt disguised as a side quest. This grind has become a rite of passage for players involving a shifty Goblin King, tons of gold, and a secret waterfall. This is your guide to pulling off the cat rescue.
Simple yet Deceptive Beginnings
Your journey will begin at Stonewake’s Cross, which is the first region of the game. If you go up the hill to the left of the cave entrance, Tomo the Explorist will be sitting on a block. Upon speaking to him, he will give you the quest to the ‘Lost Cat’. It seems very easy, but this is the first stage. Completing the task requires reaching the game’s second major area. First ,you will need to reach level 10. This will, in turn, unlock the ‘End of the Beginning’ quest, and once done, you will access a portal that takes you to the Forgotten Kingdom. This is where the challenge begins.
Five Quests from the Goblin King
The path lies southwest from the spawn point in the Forgotten Kingdom. It goes past the Enhancer and Runemaker shops to a road guarded by two goblins. Walk right past Azuk and Gurak, and you’ll meet the Goblin King sitting on a small throne. Accept the requests he will give, which will require $75,000 and a few rare gems. The five consecutive quests the Gobling King will set you on are quite expensive and time-consuming. In fact, many players consider it a scam, and you may even earn a badge called “Scammed by the King”.
The final quest is understandably designated, ‘Let’s get over it!’. To mine the needed Rubies required from the Basalt Veins, you will need a pickaxe that has a base power of 78. For one, the Mythril-type Pickaxe costs 67,500 gold or 59,400 if the player identifies as a goblin. That means an adventurer’s investment in the quest could go as high as 142,000 gold.
The Issue of Funding
These estimates obviously heighten anxiety about resources. How can any player possibly afford this? One way would be to focus on the missions at hand. Captain Rowan’s missions, especially in the Forgotten Kingdom camp, can net you a sum of 10,000 gold a piece. These, combined with similar quests from Amber or the Masked Stranger, which may involve the same foes, could facilitate progress on several fronts. Selling essences that are dropped by enemies and making high-quality weaponry from the mined ores are also great ways to build your arsenal.
Into the Goblin Cave in the Forge
Once you have completed the five quests, complete with the final Ruby and 25,000 gold to the Goblin King, he will vanish. Not to worry, this is your chance to grab the Goblin Cave key and move to the stone door on your right. Open the padlock with the Goblin Cave key. When you get inside, you’ll have to contend with Slime enemies that can stun.
The best way to get through is to run past them. Go through the cave until you reach a grotto with a waterfall at the back. The key is to check behind it. It may look like a dead end, but there is a hidden path through the center of the wall. Please note that if you are playing as a race that increases in size, you will not be able to enter. Now follow the hidden way, and after waiting patiently, you will find Tomo’s Cat.
The Payoff
Upon securing the cat, use your portal to go to Stonewake’s Cross and walk back up the hill to Tomo. You will select the option for ‘Here is your Cat’, and complete the quest. Now, for all your trouble, the rewards will include a hefty sum of 25,000 gold, the ‘Professional Rescuer’ Badge, the ‘Cat Lover’ title, and tons of experience for leveling up.
If you are using an attacking race type, reroll the races, then use a miner-friendly one like a Dwarf or Goblin. Aside from the tangible rewards, you will also have conquered one of The Forge’s famous quest chains. It will be a testament to your dedication and resourcefulness to everyone on the server.
Tips for Tomo’s Cat Quest in 2026
Before you decide to commit to this journey, do not forget to check on the latest active codes. As of January 2026, you can utilize the code ‘MAZE’ to reward you with 5 Race Rerolls and 3 Fungi Potions. If you redeem it in the menu settings, it will provide a good boost. The developers typically release new code on The Forge’s Discord handle, as well as other social media channels. So grab your Pickaxe and empty the coin purse on this new adventure.