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The Smithing event in Grow a Garden has introduced one of the most game-changing items for dedicated crafters: the Pet Shard Forger. If you’re grinding through event crafting recipes and tired of waiting hours for items to complete, this mutation shard is exactly what you need. I’ve spent the past few days testing this shard extensively, and I’m here to share everything you need to know about getting and using the Pet Shard Forger effectively.
The Pet Shard Forger (also known as the Forger Pet Mutation Shard) is a limited-time gear item available exclusively during the Smithing event. This powerful mutation shard allows your pets to dramatically reduce crafting times at active crafting stations, making it essential for players who want to maximize their event efficiency.
| Quick Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Item Type | Gear (Pet Mutation Shard) |
| Availability | Smithing Event Only |
| Crafting Location | Gear Crafting Station |
| Crafting Time | 1 Hour |
| Primary Benefit | Reduces crafting time by 44.74 seconds per activation |
Getting the Pet Shard Forger requires four specific materials and a substantial amount of Sheckles. Here’s exactly what you need and how to obtain each component:
| Material | Quantity | How to Obtain | Estimated Cost/Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gem Egg | 1 | Craft at Pet Crafting Station OR Purchase from Pet Egg Shop | Medium (requires Coal and Common Egg) |
| Legendary Coal | 1 | Submit legendary fruits, pets, or gear at Smithing Event | High (need legendary items) |
| Cleansing Pet Shard | 1 | Purchase from Gear Shop | Easy (direct purchase) |
| Sheckles | 15,000,000 | Sell high-rarity fruits and items | High (requires farming) |
The Gem Egg is one of the new additions from the Smithing event. You have two options:
Pro tip: Crafting is usually more reliable than waiting for shop restocks, especially during peak event hours when competition is fierce.
Legendary Coal is obtained exclusively through the Smithing event contribution system. Here’s how it works:
The quality of coal you receive matches the rarity of items you submit. Since you need specifically Legendary Coal, make sure you’re submitting legendary items, not common or rare ones.
This is the easiest material to obtain. Simply visit the Gear Shop in Grow a Garden and purchase the Cleansing Pet Shard directly. No RNG or grinding required just have the Sheckles ready for the purchase.
15 million Sheckles is a substantial amount, but here are my proven methods for accumulating this quickly:
During the event, I was able to farm about 5 million Sheckles per day using Transcendent multi-harvest plants with mutations.
Once you’ve gathered all four required materials, follow these steps:
Important note: Unlike some other games, you cannot speed up this crafting time with Robux or premium currency. The 1-hour timer is fixed, so plan accordingly.
The Pet Shard Forger is a mutation shard that grants pets the “Forger” mutation. When applied to a pet, it transforms that pet into a crafting assistant with a powerful passive ability.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Mutation Name | Forger |
| Activation Pattern | Automatic when crafting is active |
| Time Reduction | 44.74 seconds per activation |
| Cooldown | Approximately every few minutes |
| Works On | All crafting stations (Pet, Plant, Gear, Cosmetic) |
| Pet Requirement | Must be placed on farm (not in inventory) |
Here’s exactly what happens when you have a pet with the Forger mutation:
The key benefit: For long crafts like 1-hour items, the pet can reduce the total time by several minutes, allowing you to craft more items during the limited event period.
The Forger mutation works with all four crafting stations:
This universal compatibility makes the Forger mutation extremely valuable for completionists who want to craft every event item.
After crafting the Pet Shard Forger, you need to apply it correctly to maximize its effectiveness. Here’s my complete guide:
Before applying the shard, consider these factors:
Best pet candidates:
Pets to AVOID using:
Critical warning: Applying the Pet Shard Forger will REPLACE any existing mutation the pet currently has. This cannot be undone, so double-check before confirming!
Where you place your Forger pet on your farm can affect its efficiency:
I personally keep my Forger pet near the Gear Crafting Station since that’s where I do the most event crafting.
After extensive testing, here’s my honest assessment of whether you should craft the Pet Shard Forger:
YES, craft it if you:
Math breakdown: If you’re crafting 10 event items that each take 1 hour, and the Forger reduces each by about 5 minutes total, you save 50 minutes. That’s almost enough time to craft an entire additional item!
Consider skipping if you:
Here’s something important to understand: The Forger mutation is primarily valuable DURING the Smithing event. After the event ends:
My recommendation: If you’re serious about the event, absolutely craft it. If you’re casual, you can probably skip it and save your resources.
Want to squeeze every possible second out of your Forger pet? Here are my pro strategies:
Yes, you can have multiple pets with the Forger mutation! Each pet reduces crafting time independently, so having 2-3 Forger pets can dramatically speed up your crafting.
Multiple Forger Setup:
The time savings aren’t perfectly linear due to cooldowns, but more is definitely better if you can afford multiple shards.
Use your Forger-boosted crafting time strategically:
Time your crafting sessions to maximize your Forger pet’s effectiveness:
Stack the Forger mutation with other time-saving strategies:
Learn from my mistakes! Here are errors I made (so you don’t have to):
I initially applied the Forger mutation to one of my Legendary pets with a valuable mutation. Big mistake! I lost the previous mutation and had to use another shard to fix it. Always use common pets for event-specific mutations.
The Forger mutation only works when the pet is placed on your farm. I wasted 30 minutes wondering why my crafting wasn’t speeding up before realizing my pet was still in storage.
Several times I rushed to start crafting without having all materials ready. Since crafting starts immediately, I ended up blocking my station with a low-priority item while I farmed more materials.
Sometimes pets get stuck or don’t path correctly to crafting stations. Always watch the first activation to ensure your pet is working properly.
The 44.74-second reduction happens multiple times, but not continuously. Don’t expect a 1-hour craft to suddenly take 20 minutes. Realistic savings are 5-10% of total craft time.
To fully understand why the Pet Shard Forger is valuable, here’s what you need to know about the Smithing event:
The Smithing event (Update 1.31.3, launched November 15, 2025) introduced:
The Gear Crafting Station offers four items total:
All four items synergize well for serious event grinders.
The Smithing event is temporary, likely running for 2-4 weeks based on previous event patterns. This creates urgency for crafting the Pet Shard Forger early, as:
The Forger Pet Shard (Pet Shard Forger) is crafted at the Gear Crafting Station during the Smithing event. You cannot purchase it directly or find it as a drop. You must craft it using 1 Gem Egg, 1 Legendary Coal, 1 Cleansing Pet Shard, and 15 million Sheckles.
The Forger Pet mutation allows a pet to automatically visit active crafting stations and reduce the crafting time by 44.74 seconds at regular intervals. The pet will continue reducing time until the crafted item is complete. This works on all four crafting stations: Pet, Plant, Gear, and Cosmetic.
Yes, you can replace the Forger mutation by applying a different Pet Mutation Shard to the same pet. However, this will permanently remove the Forger mutation, and you’ll need to craft another Pet Shard Forger if you want it back. Mutations cannot be “stored” or “swapped” they can only be replaced.
No, the Forger mutation only affects crafting stations, not plant growth. If you want to speed up plant growth, you need different mutations or pets like the Tree Frog, which provides growth boosts to crops directly.
You can craft as many Pet Shard Forgers as you have materials for. There is no limit to the number you can make during the event. This allows you to apply the Forger mutation to multiple pets for stacked time-saving benefits.
The fastest method is growing high-value multi-harvest plants with valuable mutations. Transcendent crops like Crimson Thorn with Tranquil mutation (x20 value multiplier) can generate millions of Sheckles per harvest cycle. Alternatively, selling legendary event items or rare pets can provide large lump sums.
Based on typical Grow a Garden event patterns, the Pet Shard Forger crafting recipe will likely be removed when the Smithing event concludes. However, if you craft the shard during the event, you’ll keep it permanently and can use it anytime on any pet.
No, the Forger mutation only works on your own farm. The pet must be placed on your farm and will only reduce crafting time for items you’re crafting at your stations. It does not work in other players’ gardens or during trading.
If you’re deciding between the Forger mutation and other options, here’s how they compare:
My take: If you already have a Tranquil or Corrupted pet, you probably don’t need a second mutation pet. Use a common pet for the Forger mutation specifically during events.
The Pet Shard Forger is a powerful but situational item that shines during the Smithing event. If you’re an active crafter grinding through event recipes, the time savings can help you craft significantly more items before the event ends. The 15 million Sheckle investment and material requirements are substantial, but for serious players, the efficiency gains are absolutely worth it.
For casual players or those with limited resources, you can probably skip the Forger and focus on crafting the essential event items without the speed boost. Just be prepared for longer wait times!
Remember to apply the mutation to a common pet you don’t mind dedicating to crafting support, and consider crafting multiple shards if you have the materials for maximum time savings. The event is temporary, so make your decision quickly and start crafting before time runs out!
Save this guide and check back regularly as I update it with new strategies and community discoveries. Happy crafting, gardeners!
