Rise of the Living Forge Books in Order
Rise of the Living Forge is a LitRPG/progression fantasy series by Actus, originally serialized on Royal Road before being published in "definitive edition" form by Aethon Books starting in 2024. It follows Arwin, a former [Hero] who is betrayed and left for dead, only to awaken with a new blacksmithing class called [The Living Forge] that lets him rebuild his future through crafting and combat.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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2024 · Actus
Rise of the Living Forge is a 2024 book by Actus. It is book 1 of the series Rise of the Living Forge.
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2025 · Actus
Rise of the Living Forge 2 is a 2025 book by Actus. It is book 2 of the series Rise of the Living Forge.
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2025 · Actus
Rise of the Living Forge 3 is a 2025 book by Actus. It is book 3 of the series Rise of the Living Forge.
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2025 · Actus
Rise of the Living Forge 4 is a 2025 book by Actus. It is book 4 of the series Rise of the Living Forge.
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2026 · Actus
Rise of the Living Forge 5 is a 2026 book by Actus. It is book 5 of the series Rise of the Living Forge.
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2026 · Actus
Rise of the Living Forge 6 is a 2026 book by Actus. It is book 6 of the series Rise of the Living Forge.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Rise of the Living Forge books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Rise of the Living Forge”. Start with “Rise of the Living Forge.”
How many books are in the Rise of the Living Forge series?
We list 6 books by Actus , published between 2024–2026.
Where can I buy the Rise of the Living Forge books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.