Hole Is Mine Forge and Holy Blook
Turn gear from cosmetic drops into lasting build power.
Finding equipment in Hole Is Mine is only half the fantasy. The other half is feeding the Forge and Holy Blook (also referenced in Prologue notes as the Bloody Book path) so helmets, axes, packs, and wool pieces actually scale. Players who skip this loop wonder why Depth 10 feels identical to Depth 4 despite a full closet of drops.
This page explains the surface-side leveling rhythm. For slot catalogs see Equipment List. For ranking see Equipment Tier List.
Unlocking the Forge fantasy
Prologue achievements and community notes highlight saving the Blacksmith as a milestone that unlocks Forge access and the blood-book progression hook. In the full Steam release (App 4508020), treat Blacksmith / Forge unlock as a campaign priority whenever the story or Village path offers it. Until then, bank promising gear and avoid scrapping pieces you might later level.
What Holy Blook is for
Holy Blook is the resource pathway that lets you level and upgrade equipment—essentially the blood currency loop introduced during Prologue reworks. Without it, gear stays at base impact. With it, Friendship Wool, Heavy/Heaxy Axe, Bravery Helmet, and later drops become real build axes.
Practical rule: after each successful Incursion that yields gear or blood-related resources, visit the Forge before you impulse-buy random Village upgrades.
A simple Forge session (five minutes)
- Unequip pieces you plan to feed so you do not mis-click a live loadout.
- Spend Holy Blook into the item that supports your current carry role (mining DPS, throw damage, or collection).
- Re-equip and verify the Mini’Oh name/power tell still matches your plan.
- Note the new level in the Build Planner.
- Only then open the broad upgrade shop (How to Upgrade).
What to level first
Early priority usually matches early builds:
- Mining cooldown / block damage pieces on the carry
- Collection radius helpers so loot sticks after clears
- Throw damage if your plan is chuck-to-kill
- Survival / bravery style helmets when hazards start interrupting throws (Bravery Helmet had notable Prologue bugfixes—still worth leveling carefully)
Avoid spreading Blook evenly across every cosmetic drop. One legendary-feeling item beats six lukewarm ones.
Midgame: swap without losing progress
As Depths rise, you will find better base items. Leveling progress should follow the role, not the exact sprite:
- Keep a “mining head” slot progressing even if the helmet model changes
- Retire low-synergy toys into storage instead of feeding them
- When clone items appear, feed gear that benefits multiple bodies
Cross-check Midgame Builds before heavy Blook spends.
Common Forge mistakes
- Ignoring Forge until endgame, then panicking
- Feeding off-role loot “because it is rare”
- Forgetting to re-equip after upgrades
- Blowing Village currency while Blook sits unspent
These overlap with Common Mistakes.
Infinite Hole farming angle
Infinite Hole is where leftover equipment finally gets finished. Farm resources, recover missing pieces, and push Blook into the loadout that sets depth records—not into novelty hats.
Related links
- Players Hub
- Mini’Ohs Guide
- Upgrade Checklist
- Achievements Guide if Forge milestones appear in your Steam list
The Hole gives gear. The Forge makes it matter. Holy Blook is the quiet engine behind every screenshot where Mini’Ohs look unstoppable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Hole Is Mine progression and builds.
What is Holy Blook?
It is the equipment-leveling resource loop tied to the Forge—feed it to scale gear instead of leaving drops at base power.
When should I unlock the Forge?
As soon as the Blacksmith / Forge path is available. It is a core progression pillar, not optional flavor.
Should I level every item I find?
No. Level the pieces that support your carry role first.
Does Infinite Hole help with gear?
Yes. It is ideal for finishing leftover equipment and pushing leveled loadouts deeper.