Melee weapons
Steel meets flesh in a dance of light, speed, and unyielding force.
Melee weapons are weapons dealing melee damage that do not consume ammunition or mana upon use. Melee weapons are categorized into swords , spears , flails , boomerangs , and yoyos . There are several other melee weapons that do not fit into any of these types. Tools such as pickaxes , axes , and hammers inflict melee damage and can be used as melee weapons, but many are far weaker than actual melee weapons of corresponding tiers. As such, they are usually not considered melee weapons. There are 196 melee weapons. The following lists present all melee weapons, along with their damage and how to obtain them. The weapons are roughly ordered by their intended stage of game progression. - 1 Pre-Hardmode 1.1 Swords 1.1.1 Shortswords - 1.1.2 Broadswords - 1.2 Yoyos - 1.3 Spears - 1.4 Boomerangs - 1.5 Flails - 1.6 Others - 2 Hardmode 2.1 Swords - 2.2 Yoyos - 2.3 Spears - 2.4 Boomerangs - 2.5 Flails - 2.6 Others - 3 Boost gear 3.1 Armor sets - 3.2 Accessories 3.2.1 Yoyo accessories - 3.3 Buffs
Lore & Background
From the humble wooden shortsword that first lights a dark cave to the legendary blades that slice through reality with rainbow trails, every swing tells a story of survival. Some blades weep ichor upon contact, poisoning the blood of giants, while others summon falling stars or pumpkins that haunt the battlefield. The flails spin in continuous arcs, confusing enemies into disarray, and boomerangs return to the thrower's hand with the loyalty of an old friend. Even tools of labor can become instruments of war, though true warriors seek weapons forged for battle alone.
In Their Own Story
Time seems to slow as you dash forward, the blade swinging with such speed that movement itself blurs. You cannot turn while attacking, yet every strike finds its mark, the weapon emitting a soft glow in the darkness. Behind you, a yoyo loops through the air, summoning homing pumpkin heads that detonate against your enemies' hides. The battle is a symphony of light and motion; shield projectiles arc through blocks, and spore clouds bloom where foes once stood. You are the storm, unyielding and bright.
Reader's Guide
Endgame mastery requires the Solar Flare armor, which grants a Titanium Barrier upon striking enemies, dealing massive area damage. Combine this with the Zenith sword, a legendary weapon that summons all previous swords in a swirling vortex of destruction. Utilize melee speed accessories like the Feral Claws and Warrior Emblem to maximize use time, allowing you to swing faster than the eye can follow.
Did You Know?
- There are exactly 196 distinct melee weapons in Terraria.
- The Terra Blade shoots a spinning icy sickle that passes through blocks.
- Some swords like the Night's Edge deal up to 150% more damage based on enemy health.
- Tools like pickaxes can inflict melee damage but are generally weaker than dedicated weapons.