The 440+ Best Weapons in Terraria: Facts & Secrets (2023)

Juni 16, 2023 Matt

Detailed Lists

My Favorite Items Listed:

Terraria (Wiki): Hellwing Bow

Rating:

My Rating: 7.4 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 22 Health Points

Rarity: Orange

Knockback: 5.5

Sell-Value: 2 Gold Coins & 50 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 13

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 6

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Hellwing Bow

Terraria (Wiki): Christmas Tree Sword

Rating:

My Rating: 7.2 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 86 (desktop, mobile, console) / 73 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Yellow

Knockback: 7

Sell-Value: 10 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 23

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 5

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Christmas Tree Sword

Terraria (Wiki): Molten Fury

Rating:

My Rating: 7.2 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 31 (desktop, mobile, console) / 29 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Orange

Knockback: 2

Sell-Value: 54 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 22

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 8

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Molten Fury

Terraria (Wiki): Phoenix Blaster

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 30 (desktop, mobile, console) / 23 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Orange

Knockback: 2

Sell-Value: 3 Gold Coins & 50 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 14 (desktop, mobile, console) / 11 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 13

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Phoenix Blaster

Terraria (Wiki): Adamantite Glaive

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Perfect against waves of enemies
Slightly easy to obtain upon reaching Hardmode.

Weaknesses

Lower base damage than its ore counterpart.
Better Ore Spears exist for waves of enemies with high damage.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 49 (desktop, mobile, console) / 38 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 6

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin & 80 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 5

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Adamantite Glaive

Terraria (Wiki): Shotgun

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 24 (desktop, mobile, console) / 23 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 6.5

Sell-Value: 5 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: 25 Gold Coins

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 45

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 7

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Shotgun

Terraria (Wiki): Code 2

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 54 Health Points

Rarity: Pink

Knockback: 3.8

Sell-Value: 5 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: 25 Gold Coins

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 16

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Code 2

Terraria (Wiki): Daedalus Stormbow

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 38 Health Points

Rarity: Light Purple

Knockback: 2.25

Sell-Value: 8 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 19

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 12.5

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Daedalus Stormbow

Terraria (Wiki): Combat Wrench

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Good for waves of enemies and segmented worms.
Decent cooldown reset.

Weaknesses

Low knockback potential.
Slightly underwhelming damage considering the piercing capability.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 25 Health Points

Rarity: Green

Knockback: 3.5

Sell-Value: 50 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 15

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 17

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Combat Wrench

Terraria (Wiki): Excalibur

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 72 (desktop, mobile, console) / 47 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Pink

Knockback: 4.5

Sell-Value: 4 Gold Coins & 60 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Excalibur

Terraria (Wiki): Obsidian Swordfish

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 70 Health Points

Rarity: Lime

Knockback: 6.5

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 24%

Use Time: 20

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 4

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Obsidian Swordfish

Terraria (Wiki): Iron Shortsword

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths (none)

Weakness

Better weapons of the same class exist.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 8 Health Points

Rarity: White

Knockback: 4

Sell-Value: 2 Silver Coins & 80 Copper Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 12

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 4.2

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Iron Shortsword

Terraria (Wiki): Sleepy Octopod

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 50 Health Points

Rarity: Pink

Knockback: 7

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 30

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 24

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Sleepy Octopod

Terraria (Wiki): Titanium Repeater

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

One of the strongest repeaters.
High damage output
Effective to Hardmode enemies.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain.
Better repeaters exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 43 (desktop, mobile, console) / 41 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 2.5

Sell-Value: 2 Gold Coins & 80 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 17 (desktop, mobile, console) / 19 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 10.5

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Titanium Repeater

Terraria (Wiki): Proximity Mine Launcher

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Offers the highest base damage.
Triple damage potential during defense.
Stationary mines work great against waves of slow enemies.
Easy availability.

Weaknesses

Slowest cooldown among all Rocket Launchers.
Slightly pricey to purchase.
Limited projectile reach.

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 80 (desktop, mobile, console) / 45 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Yellow

Knockback: 4

Sell-Value: 7 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: 35 Gold Coins

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 50 (desktop, mobile, console) / 30 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 12

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Proximity Mine Launcher

Terraria (Wiki): Mythril Sword

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Decent against small groups of enemies.
Better damage versus low-tier swords.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain.
Better swords exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 50 (desktop, mobile, console) / 39 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 6

Sell-Value: 2 Gold Coins & 7 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20 (desktop, mobile, console) / 26 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Mythril Sword

Terraria (Wiki): Sunfury

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 64 (desktop, mobile, console) / 33 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Orange

Knockback: 6.75 (desktop, mobile, console) / 7 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Sell-Value: 2 Gold Coins & 50 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 11% (desktop, mobile, console) / 4% (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Use Time: 45

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 12

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Sunfury

Terraria (Wiki): Umbrella

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Best when combined with a jump-enhancing accessory.
Great against small groups of enemies.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain.
Weak knockback.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 10 (desktop, mobile ,console) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 5

Sell-Value: 20 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 22

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Umbrella

Terraria (Wiki): Toxic Flask

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Deals damage over time.
Straightforward and beginner-friendly to use.

Weaknesses

Limited vertical throw range.
Less effective against bosses.
Fairly low drop rate despite the stats.
Very slow use time.

Facts:

General Type: Magic Weapon

Damage value: 52 Health Points

Rarity: Yellow

Knockback: 4

Sell-Value: 10 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 45

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 14

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Toxic Flask

Terraria (Wiki): Silver Broadsword

Rating:

My Rating: 7 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Superior to most metal Shortswords.
Okay for low-tier enemies.

Weakness

Outperformed by other Broadswords.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 14 (desktop, mobile, console) / 11 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: White

Knockback: 6 (desktop, mobile, console) / 5 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Sell-Value: 9 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20 (desktop, mobile, console) / 21 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Silver Broadsword

Terraria (Wiki): Falcon Blade

Rating:

My Rating: 6.9 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Easy to obtain.
Great against waves of enemies.

Weaknesses

Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 25 Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 6

Sell-Value: 20 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20 (desktop, mobile, console) / 15 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Falcon Blade

Terraria (Wiki): Frostbrand

Rating:

My Rating: 6.8 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 49 Health Points

Rarity: Pink

Knockback: 4.5

Sell-Value: 5 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 23

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 12

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Frostbrand

Terraria (Wiki): Breathing Reed

Rating:

My Rating: 6.7 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Higher damage output.
Great against small waves of enemies.

Weaknesses

Tricky and risky to obtain.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 10 Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 4

Sell-Value: 20 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 27

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Breathing Reed

Terraria (Wiki): Death Sickle

Rating:

My Rating: 6.6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 57 Health Points

Rarity: Light Purple

Knockback: 5 (desktop, mobile, console) / 7 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Sell-Value: 7 Gold Coins & 50 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 9

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Death Sickle

Terraria (Wiki): Purple Clubberfish

Rating:

My Rating: 6.6 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Strongest knockback among other swords.
Great against a small group of enemies.

Weaknesses

Tricky and risky to obtain.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 35 (desktop, mobile, console) / 24 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 8 (desktop, mobile, console) / 7 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 35

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Purple Clubberfish

Terraria (Wiki): Blue Phaseblade

Rating:

My Rating: 6.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

High base damage than other melee weapons.
Perfect against waves of enemies.
Best for finding caves and ores.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain at early stages.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 26 (desktop, mobile, console) / 21 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 54 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 18 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Blue Phaseblade

Terraria (Wiki): Green Phaseblade

Rating:

My Rating: 6.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

High base damage than other melee weapons.
Perfect against waves of enemies.
Best for finding caves and ores.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain at early stages.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 26 (desktop, mobile, console) / 21 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 54 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 18 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Green Phaseblade

Terraria (Wiki): Palladium Sword

Rating:

My Rating: 6.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Decent against small groups of enemies.
Better damage versus alternate ore counterpart.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain.
Better swords exist for waves of enemies.
Weakest damage output versus other Hardmode swords.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 49 (desktop, mobile, console) / 36 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 5.5 (desktop, mobile, console) / 4.75 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin & 84 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 22 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Palladium Sword

Terraria (Wiki): Orange Phaseblade

Rating:

My Rating: 6.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

High base damage than other melee weapons.
Perfect against waves of enemies.
Best for finding caves and ores.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain at early stages.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 26 (desktop, mobile, console) / 21 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 54 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 18 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Orange Phaseblade

Terraria (Wiki): Purple Phaseblade

Rating:

My Rating: 6.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

High base damage than other melee weapons.
Perfect against waves of enemies.
Best for finding caves and ores.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain at early stages.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 26 (desktop, mobile, console) / 21 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 54 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 18 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Purple Phaseblade

Terraria (Wiki): Flamarang

Rating:

My Rating: 6.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Inflicted debuff offers damage over time to hostiles.
High knockback potential.
Decent damage.

Weaknesses

Underwhelming cooldown reset.
Double damage is impossible compared to other boomerangs.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 49 (desktop, mobile, console) / 37 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Orange

Knockback: 8

Sell-Value: 2 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20 (desktop, mobile, console) / 15 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Velocity: 14

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Flamarang

Terraria (Wiki): Lead Broadsword

Rating:

My Rating: 6.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Superior to most metal Shortswords.
Okay for low-tier enemies.

Weakness

Outperformed by other Broadswords.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 13 (desktop, mobile, console) / 11 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: White

Knockback: 5.5 (desktop, mobile, console) / 5 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Sell-Value: 5 Silver Coins & 40 Copper Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20 (desktop, mobile, console) / 21 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Lead Broadsword

Terraria (Wiki): Red Phaseblade

Rating:

My Rating: 6.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

High base damage than other melee weapons.
Perfect against waves of enemies.
Best for finding caves and ores.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain at early stages.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 26 (desktop, mobile, console) / 21 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 54 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 18 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Red Phaseblade

Terraria (Wiki): Amarok

Rating:

My Rating: 6.5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 43 Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 2.8

Sell-Value: 4 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 16

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Amarok

Terraria (Wiki): Clinger Staff

Rating:

My Rating: 6.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Excellent knockback and damage.
Perfect against invasions and events.
Decently-long duration when cast.

Weaknesses

High mana is required to use the weapon.
Needs to be in direct line of sight before using.
Limited to one wall when cast.
Halved damage against worms.

Facts:

General Type: Magic Weapon

Damage value: 43 Health Points

Rarity: Pink

Knockback: 8

Sell-Value: 8 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 24

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 15

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Clinger Staff

Terraria (Wiki): White Phaseblade

Rating:

My Rating: 6.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

High base damage than other melee weapons.
Perfect against waves of enemies.
Best for finding caves and ores.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain at early stages.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 26 (desktop, mobile, console) / 21 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 54 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 18 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): White Phaseblade

Terraria (Wiki): Yellow Phaseblade

Rating:

My Rating: 6.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

High base damage than other melee weapons.
Perfect against waves of enemies.
Best for finding caves and ores.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain at early stages.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 26 (desktop, mobile, console) / 21 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 54 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 18 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Yellow Phaseblade

Terraria (Wiki): Blue Moon

Rating:

My Rating: 6.5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 54 (desktop, mobile, console) / 23 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Green

Knockback: 6

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin & 75 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 45

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 12

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Blue Moon

Terraria (Wiki): Tizona

Rating:

My Rating: 6.4 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 55 Health Points

Rarity: Pink

Knockback: 5

Sell-Value: 6 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Tizona

Terraria (Wiki): Katana

Rating:

My Rating: 6.3 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Easy to obtain.
Good enough against hordes of enemies.
Highest critical chance.

Weaknesses

Weak knockback.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 18 (desktop, mobile, console) / 16 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 3.5

Sell-Value: 2 Gold Coins (desktop, mobile, console) / 50 Silver Coins (old-gen consoles)

Buy-Value: 10 Gold Coins (desktop, mobile, console) / 2 Silver Coins & 50 Copper Coins (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Critical Size: 19%

Use Time: 20 (desktop, mobile, console) / 22 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Katana

Terraria (Wiki): Ice Sickle

Rating:

My Rating: 6.2 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 50 (desktop, mobile, console) / 40 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Pink

Knockback: 5.5

Sell-Value: 5 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 12

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Ice Sickle

Terraria (Wiki): Cobalt Sword

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Decent against small groups of enemies.
Fastest Speed of all Hardmode Ore swords.

Weaknesses

Shortest use time.
Tricky to obtain.
Better swords exist for waves of enemies.
Weakest damage output versus other Hardmode swords.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 40 (desktop, mobile, console) / 34 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 5 (desktop, mobile, console) / 3.85 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin & 38 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 19 (desktop, mobile, console) / 23 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Cobalt Sword

Terraria (Wiki): Thorn Chakram

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Inflicted debuff offers high damage potential.
High knockback for crowd control.
Outclasses most Pre-Hardmode Boomerangs

Weaknesses

Slightly tricky to obtain.
Slow cooldown reset.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 25 Health Points

Rarity: Orange

Knockback: 8

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 15

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 14

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Thorn Chakram

Terraria (Wiki): KO Cannon

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 40 (desktop, mobile, console) / 35 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 6.5

Sell-Value: 3 Gold Coins & 50 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 28

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 15

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): KO Cannon

Terraria (Wiki): Adamantite Repeater

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

One of the strongest repeaters.
High damage output
Effective to Hardmode enemies.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain.
Better repeaters exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 42 (desktop, mobile, console) / 40 (3DS) / 37 (old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 2.5

Sell-Value: 2 Gold Coins & 40 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 18 (desktop, mobile, console) / 20 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 10

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Adamantite Repeater

Terraria (Wiki): Iron Broadsword

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Superior to most metal Shortswords.
Okay for low-tier enemies.

Weakness

Outperformed by other Broadswords.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 12 (desktop, mobile, console) / 10 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: White

Knockback: 5.5 (desktop, mobile, console) / 5 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Sell-Value: 3 Silver Coins & 60 Copper Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20 (desktop, mobile, console) / 22 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Iron Broadsword

Terraria (Wiki): Tin Shortsword

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strength

Extremely accessible.

Weaknesses

Second-lowest damage potential.
Slow usage cooldown.
Dispensable option.
Better weapons of the same class exist.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 7 Health Points

Rarity: White

Knockback: 4

Sell-Value: 1 Silver Coin & 5 Copper Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 12

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 4.2

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Tin Shortsword

Terraria (Wiki): Storm Spear

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 14 (spear) / 21 (projectile) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 6

Sell-Value: 30 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 28

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 3.5

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Storm Spear

Terraria (Wiki): Blood Rain Bow

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 14 Health Points

Rarity: Orange

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 19

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 18 (not affected by ammo)

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Blood Rain Bow

Terraria (Wiki): Gradient

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 49 Health Points

Rarity: Orange

Knockback: 3.8

Sell-Value: 4 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: 20 Gold Coins

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 16

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Gradient

Terraria (Wiki): Waffle’s Iron

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 50 Health Points

Rarity: Pink

Knockback: 4.75

Sell-Value: 3 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 23

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 11

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Waffle’s Iron

Terraria (Wiki): Shadowflame Knife

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 38 Health Points

Rarity: Pink

Knockback: 5.75

Sell-Value: 2 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 7%

Use Time: 12

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 13

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Shadowflame Knife

Terraria (Wiki): Grenade Launcher

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Offers decent damage.
Great against waves of enemies.
Easy availability.

Weaknesses

Practice is required to use.
Bouncing grenades may damage the player in tight spaces.
Limited projectile reach.

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 60 (desktop, mobile, console) / 55 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Yellow

Knockback: 4

Sell-Value: 7 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20 (desktop, mobile, console) / 30 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 10

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Grenade Launcher

Terraria (Wiki): Orichalcum Halberd

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Perfect against waves of enemies.
Slightly easy to obtain upon reaching Hardmode.

Weaknesses

Weak damage output versus other Ore Spears.
Better Ore Spears exist for waves of enemies with high damage.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 46 (desktop, mobile, console) / 36 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 5.5

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin & 65 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 4.5

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Orichalcum Halberd

Terraria (Wiki): Ice Boomerang

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Extra damage from applied debuff to enemies.
Offers the highest critical strike chance.

Weaknesses

Slightly tricky to obtain.
Slightly slow projectile travel speed.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 21 (desktop, mobile, console) / 14 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 8.5

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 6% (desktop, mobile, console) / 4% (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Use Time: 20 (desktop, mobile, console) / 15 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 11.5

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Ice Boomerang

Terraria (Wiki): Nettle Burst

Rating:

My Rating: 6 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

A decent magic weapon for Hardmode.
Offers better damage, faster use time, longer duration, and larger area effect than Vilethorn.
Good against armored enemies.

Weaknesses

Extremely weak knockback to offer.
Better options exist.

Facts:

General Type: Magic Weapon

Damage value: 35 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Lime

Knockback: 1

Sell-Value: 4 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 32

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Nettle Burst

Terraria (Wiki): Ham Bat

Rating:

My Rating: 5.8 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 57 Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 6.5

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Ham Bat

Terraria (Wiki): Breaker Blade

Rating:

My Rating: 5.6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 70 (desktop, mobile, console) / 39 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 8

Sell-Value: 3 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 35 (desktop, mobile, console) / 30 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Breaker Blade

Terraria (Wiki): Tendon Bow

Rating:

My Rating: 5.5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 19 Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 1

Sell-Value: 36 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 30

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 6.7

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Tendon Bow

Terraria (Wiki): Trimarang

Rating:

My Rating: 5.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

High DPS because of consecutive projectile spawning.
Decent cooldown rate.

Weakness

Slightly tricky to obtain.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 21 Health Points

Rarity: Orange

Knockback: 4.5

Sell-Value: 2 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 11.5

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Trimarang

Terraria (Wiki): Hel-Fire

Rating:

My Rating: 5.5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 41 Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 4.5

Sell-Value: 4 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 16

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Hel-Fire

Terraria (Wiki): Tin Broadsword

Rating:

My Rating: 5.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Superior to most metal Shortswords.
Okay for low-tier enemies.

Weakness

Outperformed by other Broadswords.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 10 (desktop, mobile, console) / 9 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: White

Knockback: 5.5

Sell-Value: 1 Silver Coin & 35 Copper Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20 (desktop, mobile, console) / 22 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Tin Broadsword

Terraria (Wiki): The Rotted Fork

Rating:

My Rating: 5.5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 17 (desktop, mobile, console) / 14 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 5

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin & 50 Silver Coins (desktop, mobile, console) / 20 Silver Coins (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 31

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 4

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): The Rotted Fork

Terraria (Wiki): Anchor

Rating:

My Rating: 5.5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 70 (desktop, mobile, console) / 30 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Orange

Knockback: 8 (desktop, mobile, console) / 5 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20 (desktop, mobile, console) / 30 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 20

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Anchor

Terraria (Wiki): Beam Sword

Rating:

My Rating: 5.4 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 52 Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 6.5

Sell-Value: 3 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 11

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Beam Sword

Terraria (Wiki): Fetid Baghnakhs

Rating:

My Rating: 5.2 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 60 Health Points

Rarity: Pink

Knockback: 6

Sell-Value: 8 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 8

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Fetid Baghnakhs

Terraria (Wiki): Bladed Glove

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Fastest cooldown usage among all Pre-Hardmode Melee Weapons.
High DPS.
Perfect against waves of enemies.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain at early stages.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 14 (desktop, mobile, console) / 12 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Green

Knockback: 4

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 8

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Bladed Glove

Terraria (Wiki): Shadow Jousting Lance

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 130 Health Points

Rarity: Yellow

Knockback: 14

Sell-Value: 10 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 24

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 3.5

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Shadow Jousting Lance

Terraria (Wiki): Slap Hand

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 55 Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 20

Sell-Value: 5 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: 25 Gold Coins

Critical Size: 19

Use Time: 20

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Slap Hand

Terraria (Wiki): Rocket Launcher

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Great against waves of enemies.
Deals twice damage on direct hit against a target.

Weaknesses

Slightly risky and tricky to obtain.
Outperformed by other Rocket Launchers.

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 55 (desktop, mobile, console) / 50 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Yellow

Knockback: 4

Sell-Value: 8 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 30

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 5

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Rocket Launcher

Terraria (Wiki): Mythril Halberd

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Perfect against waves of enemies.
Slightly easy to obtain upon reaching Hardmode.

Weaknesses

Weak damage output versus other Ore Spears.

Better Ore Spearsexist for waves of enemies with high damage.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 45 (desktop, mobile, console) / 35 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 5

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin & 35 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 26

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 4.5

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Mythril Halberd

Terraria (Wiki): Copper Broadsword

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Most accessible Broadsword.
Superior to most metal Shortswords.
Okay for low-tier enemies.

Weaknesses

Outperformed by other Broadswords.
Weakest base damage.
Shadewood Sword and Ebonwood Sword are more accessible.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 9 (desktop, mobile, console) / 8 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: White

Knockback: 5.5

Sell-Value: 90 Copper Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 21 (desktop, mobile, console) / 23 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Copper Broadsword

Terraria (Wiki): Bloody Machete

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Better choice than most Pre-Hardmode Boomerangs.
Decent cooldown reset.

Weaknesses

Travel movement prevents inflicting 2x damage to enemies.
Travel movement prevents damaging enemies behind solid blocks.
Subpar projectile travel speed.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 20 (desktop, mobile, console) / 15 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Green

Knockback: 5

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 15

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 15

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Bloody Machete

Terraria (Wiki): The Meatball

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 34 (desktop, mobile, console) / 16 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 5.5

Sell-Value: 54 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 45

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 12

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): The Meatball

Terraria (Wiki): Tome of Infinite Wisdom

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Great for gathering crafting materials (Tornado).
High knockback.
Buffed damage when using the Tornado attack.

Weaknesses

Needs a lot of mana to use.
First attack spreads out when riding a flying mount.

Facts:

General Type: Magic Weapon

Damage value: 36 Health Points

Rarity: Pink

Knockback: 9

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 22

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Tome of Infinite Wisdom

Terraria (Wiki): Fruitcake Chakram

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Offers high knockback.
Good cooldown reset.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain.
Unreliable projectile travel speed.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 19 (desktop, mobile, console) / 14 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 8

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 15

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 11

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Fruitcake Chakram

Terraria (Wiki): Handgun

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 26 (desktop, mobile, console) / 15 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Green

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin & 75 Silver Coins (desktop, mobile, console) / 1 Gold Coin (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 15 (desktop, mobile, console) / 12 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 10

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Handgun

Terraria (Wiki): Orichalcum Repeater

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Effective to weaker enemies.
High damage output

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain.
Better repeaters exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 40 (desktop, mobile, console) / 38 (3DS) / 36 (old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 2

Sell-Value: 2 Gold Coins & 20 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 19 (desktop, mobile, console) / 22 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 9.75

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Orichalcum Repeater

Terraria (Wiki): Demon Bow

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 14 Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 1

Sell-Value: 36 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 6.7

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Demon Bow

Terraria (Wiki): Copper Shortsword

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strength

Extremely accessible.

Weaknesses

Lowest damage potential.
Slowest usage cooldown.
Dispensable option.
Better weapons of the same class exist.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 5 (desktop, mobile, console) / 7 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: White

Knockback: 4

Sell-Value: 70 Copper Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 13

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 4.2

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Copper Shortsword

Terraria (Wiki): Chik

Rating:

My Rating: 5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 39 Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 3.3

Sell-Value: 4 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 16

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Chik

Terraria (Wiki): Exotic Scimitar

Rating:

My Rating: 4.9 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Easy to obtain.
Perfect against small waves of enemies.

Weaknesses

Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 20 Health Points

Rarity: Green

Knockback: 4.25

Sell-Value: 50 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 18

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Exotic Scimitar

Terraria (Wiki): Cutlass

Rating:

My Rating: 4.8 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 53 (desktop, mobile, console) / 51 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 4

Sell-Value: 3 Gold Coins & 60 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 16

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Cutlass

Terraria (Wiki): Platinum Bow

Rating:

My Rating: 4.8 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 13 Health Points

Rarity: White

Sell-Value: 21 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 6.6

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Platinum Bow

Terraria (Wiki): Bat Bat

Rating:

My Rating: 4.8 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Easy to obtain.
Restores 1 HP on every hit.
Perfect against small groups of enemies.

Weaknesses

Slowest cooldown usage.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 36 Health Points

Rarity: Green

Knockback: 5.5

Sell-Value: 25 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 45

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Bat Bat

Terraria (Wiki): Candy Cane Sword

Rating:

My Rating: 4.7 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Easy to obtain.
Perfect against small waves of enemies.
Larger range than pre-Hardmode swords (4x7 radius).

Weaknesses

Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 19 (desktop, mobile, console) / 16 (old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 5.3

Sell-Value: 27 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 27

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Candy Cane Sword

Terraria (Wiki): Purple Phasesaber

Rating:

My Rating: 4.6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 48 (desktop, mobile, console) / 41 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 16 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Purple Phasesaber

Terraria (Wiki): Red Phasesaber

Rating:

My Rating: 4.6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 48 (desktop, mobile, console) / 41 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 16 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Red Phasesaber

Terraria (Wiki): White Phasesaber

Rating:

My Rating: 4.6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 48 (desktop, mobile, console) / 41 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 16 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): White Phasesaber

Terraria (Wiki): Yellow Phasesaber

Rating:

My Rating: 4.6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 48 (desktop, mobile, console) / 41 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 16 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Yellow Phasesaber

Terraria (Wiki): Flymeal

Rating:

My Rating: 4.6 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Can damage NPCs.
Perfect against waves of enemies.

Weaknesses

Tricky to obtain at the early stages of the game.
Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.
Inflicted debuff does not deal damage.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 15 Health Points

Rarity: Green

Knockback: 5

Sell-Value: 35 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 4%

Required Research: 1

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Flymeal

Terraria (Wiki): Orange Phasesaber

Rating:

My Rating: 4.6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 48 (desktop, mobile, console) / 41 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 16 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Orange Phasesaber

Terraria (Wiki): Pearlwood Bow

Rating:

My Rating: 4.6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Ranged Weapon

Damage value: 12 Health Points

Rarity: White

Sell-Value: 20 Copper Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 7

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Pearlwood Bow

Terraria (Wiki): Blue Phasesaber

Rating:

My Rating: 4.6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 48 (desktop, mobile, console) / 41 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 16 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Blue Phasesaber

Terraria (Wiki): Green Phasesaber

Rating:

My Rating: 4.6 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 48 (desktop, mobile, console) / 41 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Rarity: Light Red

Knockback: 3

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 16 (desktop, mobile, console) / 25 (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Green Phasesaber

Terraria (Wiki): Mace

Rating:

My Rating: 4.5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 18 Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 4.6

Sell-Value: 2 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 45

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 11

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Mace

Terraria (Wiki): Shroomerang

Rating:

My Rating: 4.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strength

Offers high knockback.

Weaknesses

Slightly tricky to obtain.
Better Pre-Hardmode counterparts exist.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 23 Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 7

Sell-Value: 60 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 20

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 10.5

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Shroomerang

Terraria (Wiki): Format:C

Rating:

My Rating: 4.5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 39 Health Points

Rarity: Orange

Knockback: 3.25

Sell-Value: 4 Gold Coins

Buy-Value: 20 Gold Coins

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 25

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 16

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Format:C

Terraria (Wiki): Ball O‘ Hurt

Rating:

My Rating: 4.5 / 10

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 30 (desktop, mobile, console) / 15 (3DS, old-gen consoles) Health Points

Rarity: Blue

Knockback: 5.5

Sell-Value: 1 Gold Coin & 50 Silver Coins (desktop, mobile ,console) / 54 Silver Coins (3DS, old-gen consoles)

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 45

Required Research: 1

Velocity: 12

Special Properties:

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Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Ball O‘ Hurt

Terraria (Wiki): Stylish Scissors

Rating:

My Rating: 4.5 / 10

Pro and Cons:

Strengths

Perfect against small groups of enemies.
Fast use time.

Weaknesses

Better melee weapons exist for waves of enemies.
Tricky to obtain.

Facts:

General Type: Melee Weapon

Damage value: 14 Health Points

Rarity: Green

Knockback: 5

Sell-Value: 50 Silver Coins

Buy-Value: Not sold

Critical Size: 4%

Use Time: 12

Required Research: 1

Special Properties:

More Info:

Detailed Post — Terraria (Wiki): Stylish Scissors

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