Terraria Pre-Hardmode Swords – A Complete Guide
In the realm of Terraria's melee weaponry, the pinnacle resides in Pre-Hardmode Swords, divided into two main types: shortswords and broadswords.
Shortswords, with their limited range, deliver attacks through a horizontal stabbing motion rather than an arc. Across Desktop, Console, and Mobile versions, shortswords take on a spear-like versatility, allowing for stabbing in multiple directions.
On the flip side, broadswords shine as they swing overhead, providing a strategic advantage in defeating airborne and jumping adversaries.
Shortswords
Copper Shortsword
It features a short range and attacks with a horizontal stabbing motion. This entry-level sword is one of the earliest weapons available to players in the game, providing a simple means for close-quarters combat during the initial stages. While its range is limited, it serves as a fundamental tool for early-game survival and exploration.
Tin Shortsword
Similar to its copper counterpart, it has a short range and employs a horizontal stabbing motion. As an entry-level sword, the Tin Shortsword is one of the initial weapons available to players, offering a simple yet essential tool for close-quarters combat during the early stages of the game.
Wooden Sword
As one of the earliest weapons available, the Wooden Sword serves as an essential tool for close-quarters combat during the initial stages of the game. While modest in damage and range, it is a fundamental weapon for early-game survival and exploration.
Boreal Wood Sword
With a design similar to the basic wooden sword, it provides a slightly longer reach for early-game combat. It's a straightforward and essential tool for close-quarters encounters in the game's initial stages.
Iron Shortsword
It offers a straightforward and swift stabbing motion with a limited range, serving as an entry-level weapon for early-game characters. While it lacks the broader swing arc of broadswords, it provides a simple and essential tool for close-quarters combat.
Palm Wood Sword
The Palm Wood Sword serves as an alternative to the Wooden Sword, crafted from Palm Wood acquired by felling palm trees in the Ocean or Oasis biomes.
Rich Mahogany Sword
The Rich Mahogany Sword in Terraria is a melee weapon crafted from rich mahogany wood, providing a step up from basic wooden swords. It features a distinctive appearance with a reddish-brown hue and is crafted using rich mahogany wood obtained from Jungle biomes.
Cactus Sword
The Cactus Sword in Terraria is a melee weapon crafted from cactus material found in the Desert biome. It provides a basic but effective option for early-game exploration, with a unique desert-themed appearance.
Lead Shortsword
The Lead Shortsword in Terraria is a basic melee weapon crafted from lead bars. With a metallic gray appearance, it serves as an early-game option for close-quarters combat, using a horizontal stabbing motion. Players may consider upgrading to more powerful swords as they progress.
Silver Shortsword
The Silver Shortsword in Terraria is a basic melee weapon crafted from silver bars. With a shiny metallic appearance, it's an early-game option for close-quarters combat, featuring a horizontal stabbing motion. Players might consider upgrading to more powerful swords as they progress.
Ebonwood Sword
The Ebonwood Sword in Terraria is a basic melee weapon crafted from ebonwood. Crafted at a workbench, it provides an early-game option for close combat with a distinctive dark appearance.
Shadewood Sword
The Shadewood Sword in Terraria is a basic melee weapon crafted from shadewood. It serves as an early-game choice for close-quarters combat and features a shadowy appearance.
Tungsten Shortsword
The Tungsten Shortsword in Terraria is a basic melee weapon crafted from tungsten bars. It's an early-game option with a short range, delivering horizontal stabbing attacks.
Gold Shortsword
The Gold Shortsword in Terraria is an early-game melee weapon crafted from gold bars. With a short range, it employs a horizontal stabbing motion for close-quarters combat, providing a basic yet effective option for early-game encounters.
Bladed Glove
The Bladed Glove in Terraria is a melee weapon obtained from Goodie Bags during Halloween or by defeating specific enemies during the event. It resembles a spiked glove that launches spinning blades, providing a unique ranged melee attack.
Zombie Arm
The Zombie Arm in Terraria is a melee weapon obtained from zombies during the Halloween event or purchased from the Arms Dealer NPC. It resembles a severed zombie arm and serves as a thematic melee option during the event.
Platinum Shortsword
The Platinum Shortsword in Terraria is a basic melee weapon crafted from platinum bars. Featuring a short range and a horizontal stabbing motion, it serves as a fundamental choice for early-game close-quarters combat.
Mandible Blade
The Mandible Blade in Terraria is a melee weapon purchased from the Dye Trader NPC for 15 gold coins after the player moves into a desert biome. It features a distinctive design with a blade made from antlion mandibles.
The Stylish Scissors serve as a melee weapon, with a 1/8 (12.5%) chance of dropping when the Ruler
The Ruler can be bought from the Goblin Tinkerer. It serves as an autoswinging shortsword available for purchase at a cost of 10 coins. Players can toggle the measurement lines using the "Ruler On"/"Ruler Off" button located in the upper left of the inventory.
Umbrella
The Umbrella, both a held item and melee weapon is discoverable in surface chests, wooden crates, or obtainable from the Skeleton Merchant during a waning gibbous moon. When wielded, it hovers above the character, facilitating a slower descent while held.
Breathing Reed
The Breathing Reed is a tool enhancing underwater exploration, discoverable in Water Chests and Ocean Crates. Additionally it doubles as a melee weapon.
Gladius
The Gladius in Terraria is a broadsword-style melee weapon found in Dungeon Gold Chests or obtained through fishing in Dungeon waters. It features a wide swinging arc, making it effective for close-quarters combat.
Bone Sword
The Bone Sword in Terraria is a melee weapon crafted from bones dropped by skeletons. It has a skeletal design and inflicts melee damage.
Bat Bat
The Bat Bat in Terraria is a melee weapon with a chance to heal the player. Dropped by Giant Bats in the Underground Jungle, it features a design resembling a bat's wing.
Tentacle Spike
The Tentacle Spike in Terraria is a melee weapon resembling a spear, with extended range. It is commonly dropped by enemies in the Crimson biome.
Candy Cane Sword
The Candy Cane Sword in Terraria is a festive melee weapon obtainable during the Christmas event. It has a holiday-inspired design resembling a red and white candy cane.
Katana
The Katana in Terraria is a fast melee weapon with a distinct design inspired by traditional Japanese swords. It can be found in Dungeon Gold Chests or dropped by specific enemies in the Dungeon.
Ice Blade
The Ice Blade in Terraria is a melee weapon found in Ice Chests within the Ice biome. It has a chance to shoot ice projectiles when swung.
Light's Bane
The Lights Bane in Terraria is a broadsword-style melee weapon known for consistent damage. It is found in Gold Chests within the Dungeon biome.
Tragic Umbrella
The Tragic Umbrella, available for purchase from the Clothier for 10 gold while in a Graveyard, serves as both a held item and a melee weapon. When held, it provides a slower descent, similar to the standard Umbrella. However, it distinguishes itself by dealing higher melee damage.
Enchanted Sword
The Enchanted Sword in Terraria is a shortsword-style melee weapon found in the Underground Hallow biome. Known for its unique projectile attack, it shoots a sparkling sword beam when swung, and its appearance is magical and ethereal.
Purple Clubberfish
The Purple Clubberfish, acquired through Corruption fishing, has a 1/50 chance (with 50% Fishing Power) or 1/25 chance (with 100% Fishing Power). It functions as a melee weapon, swinging like a sword, and is easily obtained in the early stages of the game.
Bee Keeper
The Bee Keeper in Terraria is a melee sword obtained by defeating the Queen Bee. It inflicts melee damage and summons bees to attack enemies upon hitting them. The sword features a unique beehive-themed hilt.
Falcon Blade
The Falcon Blade in Terraria is a crafted melee weapon with an increased swing speed, allowing for rapid attacks. It is crafted using a Muramasa, Light Shard, and Soul of Night at a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil and has a stylish design resembling a falcon's wing.
Blade of Grass
The Blade of Grass in Terraria is a crafted melee broadsword with a distinctive grass blade design. It is crafted using Jungle Spores and Stingers obtained in the Jungle biome.
Volcano
The Volcano or Fiery Greatsword (in some versions) is forged from Hellstone Bars. Though it lacks autoswing and has a slow swing speed, it boasts the second-longest reach and second-highest damage among all Pre-Hardmode swords.
Night's Edge
The Night's Edge in Terraria is a potent melee broadsword crafted by combining four different swords: Blade of Grass, Muramasa, Fiery Greatsword, and Blood Butcherer or Light's Bane. It inflicts significant damage and boasts a unique design blending features from its component swords.
Broadswords
Copper Broadsword
It has moderate damage, a standard attack speed, and a broad swinging arc. Crafted at an anvil, it serves as an essential early-game upgrade for dealing melee damage.
Lead Broadsword
The Lead Broadsword in Terraria is a melee weapon. As a basic broadsword, it delivers melee damage and can be crafted using lead bars at an Iron or Lead Anvil. With a straightforward design, it serves as an early-game melee option for players.
Silver Broadsword
The Silver Broadsword in Terraria is a melee weapon crafted from silver bars at an Iron or Lead Anvil. As a basic broadsword, it inflicts melee damage and serves as an early-game option for players. It features a simple yet effective design.
Ash Wood Sword
The Ash Wood Sword is a broadsword available in the pre-Hardmode stage. Crafted from Ash Wood, it offers an alternative to the Wooden Sword. To obtain Ash Wood, players can cut down Ash Trees in The Underworld.
Flymeal
The Flymeal is a broadsword distinguished by its unique feature of being capable of striking friendly NPCs. To obtain it, craft a platinum or gold broadsword along with 5 stinkbugs near Honey.
Tungsten Broadsword
The Tungsten Broadsword in Terraria is a melee weapon crafted from tungsten bars at an Iron or Lead Anvil. As a standard broadsword, it deals melee damage and provides a basic melee option for players in the early stages of the game. The weapon has a straightforward design and is suitable for early-game combat situations.
Gold Broadsword
The Gold Broadsword in Terraria is a mid-tier melee weapon crafted from gold bars. With a shiny metallic appearance, it provides an upgraded and more versatile melee attack compared to earlier swords.
Platinum Broadsword
The Platinum Broadsword in Terraria is a melee weapon crafted from platinum bars at an Iron or Lead Anvil. As a typical broadsword, it delivers melee damage and serves as an early-game option for players. With a standard design, it provides a reliable choice for close-quarters combat in the early stages of the game.
Muramasa
The Muramasa in Terraria is a rapid-swinging broadsword found in Dungeon Gold Chests. With a design inspired by traditional Japanese blades, it excels in close-quarters combat.
Exotic Scimitar
The Exotic Scimitar, a melee weapon, boasts a 1/8 (12.5%) drop chance from the Dye Trader and functions as a broadsword, delivering overhead swings in combat.
Phaseblade
The Phaseblade in Terraria is a crafted broadsword-style melee weapon that emits colored light. Its appearance depends on the gem used in crafting, and it has a sleek, futuristic design.
Blood Butcherer
The Blood Butcherer in Terraria is a crafted broadsword-style melee weapon with a distinctive fleshy design. It is an upgraded version of the Blood Rain Bow, crafted at a Crimson Altar using Crimtane Bars obtained from defeating the Brain of Cthulhu in the Crimson biome.
Starfury
The Starfury in Terraria is a unique broadsword that inflicts melee damage. It has the special ability to summon falling stars when swung, damaging enemies. Found in Skyware Chests on Floating Islands or dropped by Harpies near these islands, it features a distinctive design with a star-shaped pommel.