Terraria (Wiki): Platinum Shortsword
In this page, you will learn everything about the Platinum Shortsword. That includes how the weapon works, ways of obtaining, some useful tips and tricks for maximized efficiency, and more.
Everything you need to know
General Information
The Platinum Shortsword is an ore-based shortsword that deals damage to enemies. It is the most powerful shortsword of all the shortswords.
The Platinum Shortsword, like other shortswords, has limited range and stabs in any direction (desktop, mobile, console) / horizontally in front of the player instead of an arc (3DS, old-gen consoles).
Combat-wise, the Silver Shortsword is somewhat effective against weaker fighter-type enemies because of its high attack. However, it is useless against flying or jumping enemies because of its weak knockback and range.
The Platinum Shortsword is best modified with Legendary to improve all stats.
Type: Weapon
Type of Weapon: Shortsword
Mode: Pre-Hardmode
Strengths & Weaknesses of the Platinum Shortsword
Strengths
- Easy to obtain.
- Effective to weaker enemies.
Weaknesses
- Short range.
- Least effective in combat.
How to get the Platinum Shortsword
At an Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil, craft Platinum Bar (6 (desktop, mobile, console) / Platinum Bar (7 (3DS, old-gen consoles) to create a Platinum Shortsword. It can be crafted as early as Pre-Hardmode.
Stats & Attributes of the Platinum Shortsword
General Type: Melee Weapon
Damage value: 13 Health Points
Rarity: White
Knockback: 5
Sell-Value: 21 Silver Coins
Buy-Value: Not sold
Critical Size: 4%
Use Time: 10
Required Research: 1
Velocity: 4.2
Special Properties: None
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