forgot passcode + reset without backup/iCloud
So I'm dumb:
I forgot my passcode to my phone. I've read the support article and understand how to do the restore option to my phone, but I don't think my iCloud has fully backed up my data and I'm wary of losing *everything*.
(1) If I choose the restore option and my icloud data don't restore my phone to how I had it (contacts, photos, texts, etc.) a few hours ago before the memory of my passcode left me, have I just lost that and there's nothing to do to get it back?
(2) I'm pretty sure I know what numbers my passcode is, I just mixed up the ordering. If I continue to take guesses at what the passcode is, will it eventually just brick my phone, or can I play the 1-hour-waiting game until I get it right? (to avoid potentially losing everything like in the above scenario in the first question)
Thanks so much.
iPhone 11, iOS 15