Terraria Hardmode Swords – A Complete Guide
Terraria Hardmode Swords – A Complete Guide
Welcome to the next level of swordplay in Terraria - Hardmode Swords! As you venture into the challenging Hardmode phase, these formidable weapons take center stage, bringing new levels of power and versatility to your arsenal. Get ready to wield mighty blades that match the heightened challenges of Hardmode, offering exciting combat options and paving the way for your continued adventures in the expansive world of Terraria.
In the earlier stages, Shortswords showcase their nimble, close-quarters prowess with swift, horizontal stabs.
Meanwhile, Broadswords command attention as they wield overhead swings, delivering a strategic advantage against a variety of adversaries.
Shortswords
Pearlwood Sword
Crafted from Pearlwood found in The Hallow, the Pearlwood Sword in Terraria stands as an upgraded alternative to the Wooden Sword. Considered the premier wooden sword, it serves as an early Hardmode equivalent to the Fetid Baghnakhs.
Ice Sickle
The Ice Sickle in Terraria is a Hardmode melee weapon with a unique boomerang-like mechanic. It can drop from enemies during the Frost Moon event or be crafted using Ice Blocks. The weapon has a frosty appearance and, when thrown, returns to the player for continuous use.
Fetid Baghnakhs
The Fetid Baghnakhs in Terraria are powerful Hardmode melee claws crafted from various materials including Blades of Grass, Light's Bane, Muramasa, and a Volcano (or Fiery Greatsword), at a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil. Their unique feature is an extremely rapid attack speed, allowing for high damage output in a short time.
Ham Bat
The Ham Bat in Terraria is a comical melee weapon crafted from a Cooked Fish and Meat at a Work Bench. It has limited durability, resembling a ham on a stick, and serves as a humorous but temporary weapon.
Death Sickle
The Death Sickle in Terraria is a powerful Hardmode melee weapon obtained as a rare drop from Reapers during the Solar Eclipse event. It functions as a combination of a sword and a boomerang, releasing a piercing projectile with each swing.
Psycho Knife
The Psycho Knife in Terraria is a fast Hardmode melee weapon dropped by the Psycho enemy during the Solar Eclipse event. It inflicts rapid damage in close-quarters combat.
Keybrand
The Keybrand in Terraria is a unique Hardmode melee weapon obtained by opening Biome Chests using Biome Keys. Its appearance and abilities vary based on the biome key, offering distinctive stats and effects.
The Horseman's Blade
The Horseman's Blade in Terraria is a potent Hardmode melee weapon obtained by defeating Pumpking during the Pumpkin Moon event. It has the unique ability to summon homing pumpkin projectiles upon hitting enemies, making it effective against groups.
True Night's Edge
The True Night's Edge in Terraria is an upgraded Hardmode melee weapon, crafted by combining a Night's Edge with a Broken Hero Sword (a Post-Plantera Hardmode crafting material) at a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil. It boasts higher damage and improved performance in close-quarters combat.
Flying Dragon
The Flying Dragon is a sword that drops from Betsy during the Old One's Army event. It fires crescent-shaped projectiles capable of passing through blocks and emitting light. These projectiles can pierce through up to four enemies before dissipating upon hitting the fifth.
Starlight
The Starlight is a Hardmode melee weapon obtained with a 1/4 (25%) drop chance from the Empress of Light boss. Holding the Use/Attack unleashes rapid short-range light beams without consuming mana or ammo.
Broadswords
Cutlass
The Cutlass in Terraria is a pirate-themed Hardmode melee weapon dropped by enemies during a Pirate Invasion event. It delivers melee damage with a sweeping motion and features a curved design.
Classy Cane
The Classy Cane, a Hardmode melee weapon, carries a 1/8 (12.5%) chance of dropping from the Tax Collector NPC. Interestingly, the Tax Collector also wields it as a means of self-defense. Its swinging motion resembles that of a broadsword.
Slap Hand
The Slap Hand, a Hardmode melee weapon, stands out for its exceptional knockback rating of 20, the highest among player-caused sources. Beyond this distinction, it operates as a typical broadsword, swung by the player. You can acquire it from the Skeleton Merchant for 25 coins during a Blood Moon.
Cobalt Sword
The Cobalt Sword in Terraria is a Hardmode melee weapon crafted from Cobalt Bars. With a sweeping motion, it inflicts melee damage and sports a distinct blue hue.
Palladium Sword
The Palladium Sword in Terraria is a Hardmode melee weapon crafted from Palladium Bars. With a sweeping motion, it inflicts melee damage and features a reddish-pink hue.
Phasesaber
The Phasesaber in Terraria is a Hardmode melee weapon crafted from a Phaseblade at a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil. It emits light, offers various color choices, and inflicts melee damage with a sweeping motion.
Brand of the Inferno
The Brand of the Inferno in Terraria is a powerful Hardmode melee weapon crafted from Hellstone Bars. With a sweeping motion, it inflicts potent melee damage and has a fiery, infernal design.
Mythril Sword
The Mythril Sword in Terraria is a Hardmode melee weapon crafted from Mythril Bars. With a sweeping motion, it inflicts melee damage and features a distinctive blue hue.
Orichalcum Sword
The Orichalcum Sword in Terraria is a Hardmode melee weapon crafted from Orichalcum Bars. With a sweeping motion, it inflicts melee damage and features a distinctive pinkish hue.
Breaker Blade
The Breaker Blade in Terraria is a formidable Hardmode melee weapon crafted from various materials, including Blade of Grass, Volcano (or Fiery Greatsword), Light's Bane, and Muramasa. It inflicts significant melee damage with a sweeping motion.
The Frostbrand in Terraria is a Hardmode melee weapon crafted from materials, including Adamantite Sword
The Adamantite Sword, crafted exclusively from Adamantite Bars, stands at the top tier of Hardmode ore swords, sharing this distinction with the Titanium Sword. It holds the second-highest rank among ore-crafted swords until players unlock the ability to mine Chlorophyte. Despite its broad appearance, like other Hardmode ore swords, it possesses the capability of autoswing.
Beam Sword
The Beam Sword in Terraria is a Hardmode melee weapon obtained by defeating the Martian Saucer during the Martian Madness event. It delivers melee damage with a sweeping motion and emits a continuous beam of light. The sword features a futuristic, sci-fi design.
Titanium Sword
The Titanium Sword in Terraria is a Hardmode melee weapon crafted from Titanium Bars. It inflicts melee damage with a sweeping motion and features a metallic, titanium-inspired design.
Bladetongue
The Bladetongue in Terraria is a Hardmode broadsword obtained by fishing in the Crimson during Hardmode. It inflicts melee damage with a crimson, blood-themed design.
Tizona
Tizona in Terraria is a Hardmode broadsword obtained by fishing in the Dungeon during Hardmode. The chance to catch it is relatively low. It inflicts melee damage with a dungeon-themed design.
Excalibur
Excalibur in Terraria is a powerful Hardmode broadsword crafted from Hallowed Bars. It features a unique special attack that releases a spinning projectile that travels a short distance, dealing additional damage to enemies, adding extra damage.
True Excalibur
The True Excalibur in Terraria is an upgraded version of the Excalibur, crafted from Hallowed Bars and a Broken Hero Sword. Similar to the Excalibur, the True Excalibur retains the ability to perform a special attack by right-clicking or holding the attack button. It releases a spinning projectile for additional damage.
Chlorophyte Saber
Chlorophyte Saber is a Hardmode melee weapon, part of the Chlorophyte set. Crafted from Chlorophyte Bars found in the Underground Jungle, it likely functions as a broadsword, delivering sweeping melee damage. It may have unique effects, such as homing projectiles, and features a green, jungle-themed design.
Chlorophyte Claymore
The Chlorophyte Claymore, a Hardmode sword, stands as the slower yet more potent counterpart to the Chlorophyte Saber. When swung, it unleashes a Chlorophyte Orb towards the cursor, dealing damage equivalent to the sword. While the orb doesn't use mana, there's a one-second cooldown.
Christmas Tree Sword
The Christmas Tree Sword in Terraria is a festive Hardmode melee weapon obtained by defeating Everscream during the Frost Moon event. It swings like a broadsword and emits damaging ornaments, adding a holiday touch to battles.
Seedler
The Seedler in Terraria is a potent Hardmode melee weapon obtained by defeating Plantera. It's a broadsword that launches spiked balls upon swinging, making it effective against groups of enemies or larger foes.
Terra Blade
The Terra Blade in Terraria is a top-tier Hardmode melee weapon crafted by combining a True Excalibur and a True Night's Edge. It features a broadsword swing and the ability to shoot a damaging projectile resembling the True Night's Edge.
Influx Waver
The Influx Waver in Terraria is a rare Hardmode melee weapon dropped by the Martian Saucer during the Martian Madness event. It swings as a broadsword and releases a piercing energy wave projectile, making it effective against groups of enemies.
Star Wrath
The Star Wrath in Terraria is a top-tier Hardmode melee weapon obtained as a rare drop from the Moon Lord. It swings as a broadsword, releasing falling stars that deal additional damage to enemies.
Meowmere
The Meowmere in Terraria is a top-tier Hardmode melee weapon obtained as a rare drop from the Moon Lord. It swings as a broadsword, releasing powerful cat-themed projectiles with high damage.
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