Swords are the most basic weapon in the game, and are extremely diverse, being able to combat a wide range of enemies (Note that some damage statistics may be inaccurate).
Broadsword[]
The Broadsword is the most basic type of weapon. On average, Broadswords deal more damage to monsters than a shortsword per strike, but cost one more bar to make (than the shortsword) and have a slower attack speed. They swing in a wide arc over the players head, allowing you to easily fight off flying enemies and jumping Zombies or Slimes. Their long hit time also makes them particularly effective against worm enemies, as they are able to hit these many times on each pass.
The best Prefix for all swords are 'Legendary'
| Name | Damage (?) | Knockback | Speed | Rarity | Continuous Attack | Recipe | Sell Value | Obtainable from: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Sword
|
7 | Weak | Fast |  |
No | 7 Wood | 20  |
Crafted at a Workbench |
| Copper Broadsword
|
8 | Average | Fast | |
No | 8 Copper Bars | 90 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Rich Mahogany Sword
|
8 | Average | Fast | |
No | 7 Rich Mahogany | 20 |
Crafted at a Workbench |
| Tin Broadsword
|
9 | Average | Fast | |
No | 8 Tin Bars | 3  60 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Cactus Sword
|
9 | Average | Fast | |
No | 10 Cactus | 1 35 |
Crafted at a Workbench |
| Iron Broadsword
|
10 | Average | Fast | |
No | 8 Iron Bars | 3 60 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Ebonwood Sword
|
10 | Average | Fast | |
No | 7 Ebonwood | 20 |
Crafted at a Workbench |
| Shadewood Sword
|
10 | Average | Fast | |
No | 7 Shadewood | 20 |
Crafted at a Workbench |
| Boreal Wood Sword
|
8 | Average | Fast | |
No | 7 Boreal Wood | 20 |
Crafted at a Workbench |
| Palm Wood Sword
|
10 | Average | Fast | |
No | 7 Palm Wood | 20 |
Crafted at a Workbench |
| Lead Broadsword
|
11 | Average | Fast | |
No | 8 Lead Bars | 5 40 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Silver Broadsword
|
11 | Average | Fast | |
No | 8 Silver Bars | 9 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Pearlwood Sword
|
11 | Average | Fast | |
No | 7 Pearlwood | 20 |
Crafted at a Workbench |
| Tungsten Broadsword
|
12 | Average | Very Fast | |
No | 8 Tungsten Bars | 13 50 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Gold Broadsword
|
13 | Average | Very Fast | |
No | 8 Gold Bars | 18 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Platinum Broadsword
|
15 | Average | Very Fast | |
No | 8 Platinum Bars | 27 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Light's Bane
|
17 | Average | Very Fast |  |
No | 10 Demonite Bars | 27 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Blood Butcherer
|
22 | Average | Fast | |
No | 10 Crimtane Bars | 27 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Fiery Greatsword
|
36 | Strong | Slow |  |
No | 20 Hellstone Bars | 54 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Cobalt Sword
|
39 | Weak | Fast |  |
Yes | 10 Cobalt Bars | 1  38 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Palladium Sword
|
41 | Average | Fast | |
Yes | 12 Palladium Bars | 1 84 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Mythril Sword
|
44 | Average | Average | |
No | 10 Mythril Bars | 2 7 |
Crafted at a Mythril Anvil |
| Orichalcum Sword
|
47 | Average | Average | |
No | 12 Orichalcum Bars | 2 53 |
Crafted at a Mythril Anvil |
| Adamantite Sword
|
50 | Average | Average | |
No | 12 Adamantite Bars | 2 76 |
Crafted at a Mythril Anvil |
| Titanium Sword
|
52 | Average | Average | |
No | 13 Titanium Bars | 9 97 |
Crafted at a Mythril Anvil |
| Bladetongue
|
55 | Average | Average | 
|
No | None | 4
|
Found by Fishing in the Crimson. |
Shortsword[]
The Shortsword is faster than the Broadsword, but not as strong. They attack through rapid stabs at the front of the player, making them extremely efficient at killing enemies that walk or stand still such as slimes, but inhibiting their usage against Demon Eyes and other airborne enemies. The Shortsword, however, also has the added benefit of being able to damage every monster in a "stack" per swing. Shortswords are crafted using 7 bars of their respective ore at an Iron Anvil. However, the range of materials they can be made of is very limited. It is advised that you don't create any of the Shortswords, as you start with one already and it should be immediately replaced with a broadsword. The Shortswords are only recommended if you are slime hunting, and there are no other reasons to bear or create one. The Shortsword is rather a waste of resources as, early in the game, iron, silver, and gold are uncommon to a starting player and can be spent on other, more useful items. There are currently eight known versions of the Shortsword:
| Name | Base Damage | Knockback | Use Time | Rarity | AutoUse | Recipe | Sell Value | Obtainable from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Shortsword
|
5 Melee Damage | Weak | Very Fast | |
No | 7 Copper Bars | 70 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Tin Shortsword
|
7 Melee Damage | Weak | Very Fast | |
No | 7 Tin Bars | 1 5 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Iron Shortsword
|
8 Melee Damage | Weak | Very Fast | |
No | 7 Iron Bars | 2 80 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Lead Shortsword
|
9 Melee Damage | Weak | Very Fast | |
No | 7 Lead Bars | 4 20 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Silver Shortsword
|
9 Melee Damage | Weak | Very Fast | |
No | 6 Silver Bars | 7 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Tungsten Shortsword
|
10 Melee Damage | Weak | Very Fast | |
No | 6 Tungsten Bars | 10 50 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Gold Shortsword
|
11 Melee Damage | Weak | Very Fast | |
No | 7 Gold Bars | 14 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Platinum Shortsword
|
13 Melee Damage | Weak | Very Fast | |
No | 7 Platinum Bars | 21 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
Unique Swords[]
Unique Swords include those with unique names outside the typical naming system, but also special abilities. Unique swords, with the exception of the Blade of Grass, the Zombie Arm, and the Breaker Blade, emit a small amount of light comparable to a torch ember upon being swung. All of the unique swords follow the Broadsword style of attacking (arc swing rather than a stab). Many of these are also exceptionally long.
Note: While attacking with The Horseman's Blade, Excalibur or Tizona, the player may not change the direction they are facing.
| Name | Base Melee Damage | Knockback | Use Time | Rarity | Continuous Attack | Recipe | Sell Value | Obtainable from: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zombie Arm
|
12 | Average | Fast |
|
No | None | 20
|
Drops From |
| Ice Blade
|
17 | Average | Very Fast | |
Yes | None | 40 |
In Underground Snow Biome in Ice Chests |
| Bone Sword
|
16 | Average | Fast | |
No | None | 18 |
Drops from Skeletons |
| Katana
|
16 | Weak | Fast | |
Yes | None | 50 |
Purchased from the Travelling Merchant |
| Arkhalis
|
20 | Average | Fast |  |
Yes | None | 80 |
Found in Underground Shrines. |
| Enchanted Sword
|
24 | Average | Very Fast | |
Yes | None | 40 |
Found in Underground Shrines. |
| Bee Keeper
|
26 | Average | Fast | |
No | None | 54 |
Drops from Queen Bee |
| Phaseblade
|
21 | Very Weak | Fast | |
No | 20 Meteorite Bars and 10 Gems | 54 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Phasesaber
|
41 | Very Weak | Fast | |
Yes | 1 Phaseblade and 50 Crystal Shards | 54 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Blade of Grass
|
28 | Very Weak | Average | |
No | 12 Stingers and 12 Jungle Spores | 54 |
Crafted at an Anvil |
| Starfury
|
22 | Average | Fast | |
No | None | 1 |
Found In Skyware Chests At Floating Islands |
| Falcon Blade
|
30 | Average | Fast | |
Yes | None | 20 |
Found in Iron Crates which can be fished from large bodies of water. |
| Muramasa
|
19 | Extremely Weak | Very Fast | |
Yes | None | 54 |
Found in Gold Chests at Dungeon |
| Night's Edge
|
42 | Average | Average | |
No | 1 Light's Bane or 1 Blood Butcherer,1 Muramasa,1 Blade of Grass,1 Fiery Greatsword | 1 8 |
Crafted at a Demon Altar or Crimson Altar |
| Breaker Blade
|
39 | Very Strong | Average | |
No | None | 3 |
Drops from Wall of Flesh |
| Ice Sickle
|
42 | Average | Fast | |
No | None | 5 |
Drops from Armored Viking or Ice Mimic |
| Excalibur
|
57 | Average | Fast |  |
Yes | 12 Hallowed Bars | 4 60 |
Crafted at a Mythril Anvil or Orichalcum Anvil |
| Frostbrand
|
49 | Average | Fast | |
Yes | None | 5 |
Drops from Mimic |
| Cutlass
|
49 | Weak | Very Fast | |
Yes | None | 3 60 |
Drops from Pirate Deckhand |
| Keybrand
|
70 | Average | Fast |  |
Yes | None | 2 76 |
Drops from Blue Armored Bones,Hell Armored Bones or Rusty Armored Bones |
| Beam Sword
|
52 | Strong | Very Fast | |
No | None | 10 |
Drops from Armored Skeleton or Heavy Skeleton |
| (3DS Only) Tizona
|
55 | Average | Fast | |
Yes | 2 Excalibur,20 Adamantite Bars and 15 Souls of Blight | 6 |
Crafted at a Mythril Anvil |
| True Excalibur
|
66 | Average | Very Fast | |
No | 1 Excalibur and 1 Broken Hero Sword | 10 |
Crafted at a Mythril Anvil or Orichalcum Anvil |
| True Night's Edge
|
90 | Average | Fast | |
No | 1 Night's Edge and 1 Broken Hero Sword | 10 |
Crafted at a Mythril Anvil or Orichalcum Anvil |
| Chlorophyte Saber
|
48 | Weak | Very Fast |  |
Yes | 12 Chlorophyte Bars | 5 52 |
Crafted at a Mythril Anvil or Orichalcum Anvil |
| Death Sickle
|
57 | Strong | Fast | |
Yes | None | 5 |
Drops from Reaper |
| Chlorophyte Claymore
|
75 | Average | Average | |
No | 12 Chlorophyte Bars | 5 52 |
Crafted at a Mythril Anvil or Orichalcum Anvil |
| Christmas Tree Sword
|
86 | Strong | Average | |
No | None | 10 |
Dropped by Everscream during Frost Moon |
| The Horseman's Blade
|
75 | Very strong | Average | |
Yes | None | 10 |
Dropped by Pumpking during Pumpkin Moon |
| Terra Blade
|
95 | Strong | Very Fast | |
Yes | 1 True Night'sEdge and 1 True Excalibur | 20 |
Crafted at a Mythril Anvil or Orichalcum Anvil |
| Influx Waver
|
110 | Average | Very Fast | |
Yes | None | 10 |
Dropped by Martian Saucer |
| Star Wrath
|
110 | Strong | Very Fast |  |
Yes | None | 20 |
Dropped by the Moon Lord |
| Meowmere
|
200 | Strong | Very Fast |  |
Yes | None | 20 |
Dropped by the Moon Lord |
