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Rise of the Living Forge Books in Order

6 books from Rise of the Living Forge (2024) to Rise of the Living Forge 6 (2026). Rated 4.7 across 4,507 listener reviews.

Reading order

  1. Rise of the Living Forge

    Book 1 2024 4.6 (1.5k)

    Ever since Arwin was summoned as a child, all he has known is war. And now, to claim the demon queen's life and end the war, he has to sacrifice himself. But, as he deals the final blow, the Hero of Mankind is betrayed.

  2. Rise of the Living Forge 2

    Book 2 2025 4.7 (915)

    Book 2 in the next epic LitRPG Saga from Actus, bestselling author of Return of the Runebound Professor.

  3. Rise of the Living Forge 3

    Book 3 2025 4.7 (682)

    With the Iron Hounds defeated, the future is opening up before them. Their guild has started to make a name for itself and Arwin has plans to push them farther into the kingdom’s stage.

  4. Rise of the Living Forge 4

    Book 4 2025 4.8 (633)

    Book 4 in the next epic LitRPG Saga from Actus, bestselling author of Return of the Runebound Professor. With nearly 7-million views on Royal Road, this definitive edition is perfect for fans of Seth Ring, Jonathan Brooks, Michael…

  5. Rise of the Living Forge 5

    Book 5 2026 4.8 (495)

    The Menagerie has finally stepped into the limelight. After taking down Twelve, Arwin and his guild have earned themselves an invitation to the Proving Grounds. But they aren't participating alone.

  6. Rise of the Living Forge 6

    Book 6 2026 4.8 (299)

    Against all odds, the Menagerie have somehow managed to claim both second place and the undivided attention of the strongest guilds in the Kingdom of Lian.

About this reading order

Books are listed in the series' own numbering, which for Rise of the Living Forge is also the best order to read them in. Years are first publication where we could confirm it, and otherwise the first audiobook release.