How to Unlock and Finish the Lost Cat Quest in Roblox The Forge

Where Is the Cat in The Forge?

Players expect Tomo's cat to be somewhere in Stonewake's Cross, but it's not there at all. 
Instead, the cat is hidden deep inside the Goblin Cave in the Forgotten Kingdom, behind a waterfall and through a fake wall. You can't reach this place until you unlock the cave much later in the game.

So yes—the cat has literally escaped the continent.

How Do You Unlock the Cat Quest?

To start, you need to talk to Tomo the Explorist.

You'll find him:

• In Stonewake's Cross
• Up the small hill near the mine entrance
• Sitting on the right wall halfway up

Talking to him gives you the Lost Cat quest. If you're still early in the game, you may not be able to proceed yet—you must reach Level 10 and finish Sensei Moro's prologue quest to unlock the Forgotten Kingdom.

Cat Location — Deep Inside the Goblin Cave

Here's the core of the mystery: Tomo's cat is hidden inside the Goblin Cave — a secret cave tucked behind a waterfall in the Forgotten Kingdom. But you can't just run in and grab it. The cave is locked, and you need to complete a major questline to unlock it first.

What Do You Need to Do Before Finding the Cat?

A lot more than you might expect. Before you even step inside the Goblin Cave, you must:

1. Unlock the Forgotten Kingdom
2. Find the Goblin King
3. Complete his entire questline
4. Gather rare ores and pay large amounts of gold
5. Get the Goblin Cave key from his throne after he leaves

This is why many players think the quest is bugged—it simply takes much longer than any early quest should.

Step-by-Step: How to Find Tomo's Cat

1. Reach the Forgotten Kingdom

Before anything else, you need access to World 2 — the Forgotten Kingdom. Unlock it by progressing the main quests in Stonewake's Cross until you get the portal tool and can teleport there.

2. Find the Goblin King

In the Forgotten Kingdom, walk past the Runemaker and Enhancer shops to find the Goblin King, guarded by two goblins. Talking to him starts his quest series.

3. Complete the Goblin King Questline

This is the main gating requirement. The Goblin King gives you five quests — each one asking for increasing amounts of gold and rare ores. Once all five are done, he gives you a key that opens the Goblin Cave.

4. Open the Goblin Cave

Use the key next to the Goblin King's tent to unlock the cave entrance. Inside, you'll find a river and a waterfall near the back. Go through the waterfall to find a hidden entrance.

5. Find the Cat

Behind the waterfall — in a secret hidden chamber — you'll finally see Tomo's cat. Interact with it to pick it up, then return to Tomo to finish the quest.

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Is the Cat in a Cave or a Hidden Room?

Both. 
The cat is:

• Inside the Goblin Cave
• Behind a waterfall
• And then behind a fake wall that looks solid but isn't

Think of it like a classic RPG moment: “When in doubt, check behind waterfalls.”

Do You Need to Complete Other Quests First?

Yes. You must finish the Goblin King's questline. 
He won't open the cave until you:

• Bring him a set of rare ores
• Pay him gold each time
• Fully complete all parts of his request

Only then will you gain access to the Goblin Cave.

What Rewards Do You Get for Finding the Cat?

Once you return the cat to Tomo, you'll receive:

• A big chunk of experience
• A good amount of gold
• The “Cat Lover” title, which honestly feels like the real prize

This XP reward often boosts you several levels, especially if you finish the quest early in your progression.

Is This an Early-Game or Late-Game Activity?

Even though the quest starts early, it's essentially a mid-to-late early-game quest. 
Most players won't finish it until they:

• Reach the Forgotten Kingdom
• Have decent mining tools
• Gather enough gold to pay the Goblin King
• Can handle the resource grind

If you try to rush it too early, you'll hit a wall—literally and figuratively.

How Do You Return the Cat?

Once you find the cat:

1. Interact with it
2. Pick it up
3. Teleport back to Stonewake's Cross
4. Talk to Tomo again

There are no extra steps—the turn-in is simple once the hard part is done.

Are There Hidden Mechanics or Tricky Steps?

Yep, a few spots trip players up:

• The waterfall has a hidden entrance, but the first chamber looks empty
• The actual cat room is behind an illusionary wall
• You cannot enter the cave without finishing the Goblin King's quest
• The Goblin King disappears after the quest, leaving the key behind on his throne
• You need Level 10 + prologue completion before reaching the Forgotten Kingdom

If you miss any of these steps, the cat stays unreachable.

Tips & Tricks for Finding the Cat Faster

Here are some simple ways to speed things up:

• Upgrade your mining tools early → You'll need rare ores fast
• Save gold along the way → The Goblin King quest gets expensive
• Follow the waterfall rule → If you see water, walk through it
• Push every strange wall → The fake wall is easy to miss
• Don't rush at Level 1–5 → You physically can't reach the area yet

Once the cave unlocks, the actual path is pretty short—it's the prep work that eats time.

Summary

Tomo's lost cat is one of the most misleading early quests in Roblox The Forge. 
Instead of wandering Stonewake's Cross, you'll eventually travel across worlds, pay off a Goblin King, mine rare ores, and break into a secret cave—with a waterfall and illusion wall hiding the little guy.

In short:

The cat is inside the Goblin Cave in the Forgotten Kingdom, hidden behind a waterfall and a fake wall. You must finish the Goblin King questline to access it.