Shadow Forge is located in The Shadow Dungeon. To enter the Shadow Dungeon, you must descend the whirlpool located in northern Brightleaf just past the Slimes. At the Shadow Forge, you can make powerful shields using the Smithing and Crafting skills. 
Shadow Forge
| Smithing Level | Crafting Level | Equipment | Bars required | Smithing XP | Crafting XP | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 0 |  Shadow Buckler |
1x  Steel Bar, 3x  Buckler Shard |
500 | 0 | 18000 |
| 50 | 35 |  Orb of Light |
1x  Phantom Ember, 1x  Spectral Ember, 1x  Shadow Ember |
??? | ??? | ??? |
| 60 | 45 |  Dormant Shield |
1x Shadow Buckler, 1x Orb of Light |
40000 | 10000 | 135000 |
| 70 | 55 |  Orb of Balance |
30x  Balance Fragments |
??? | ??? | ??? |
| 80 | 65 |  Elemental Shield |
1x Dormant Shield, 1x Orb of Balance |
70,000 | 35,000 | 300,000 |