Excalibur
A blade of hallowed light that repels darkness with every swing
The Excalibur is a Hardmode , post-one mechanical boss broadsword . When swung, a large yellow aura follows the swing, reaching about twice the distance of the sword itself. The aura can hit up to three enemies . Its best modifier is Legendary . - Excalibur - Internal Item ID : 368 - Internal Projectile ID : 982 - 1 Crafting 1.1 Recipes - 1.2 Used in - 2 Notes - 3 Tips - 4 Trivia - 5 History
- Type
- Weapon Crafting material
- Damage
- 72 (Melee)
- Knockback
- 4.5 (Average)
- Critical chance
- 4%
- Use time
- 20 (Very fast)
- Rarity
- 05*
- Sell
- 4 GC 60 SC
- Research
- 1 required
Lore & Background
The blade is wrapped in a luminous yellow aura that stretches far beyond its physical edge, a radiant extension of the wielder's will. This ethereal light pierces through the deepest caverns and darkest nights, illuminating the path for those who dare to challenge the world's new horrors. In the legends of this realm, it stands as the true successor to the mythic sword of kings, distinct from the stone-bound blade of old. It is a weapon of retreat as much as advance, designed to keep the enemy at bay while delivering devastating strikes, embodying the tactical precision required to survive a world that has grown far more dangerous.
In Their Own Story
A brilliant yellow crescent erupts from the steel, extending twice the length of the sword itself. The aura does not merely strike; it shoves the monsters backward with an invisible, hallowed force, breaking their momentum before they can close the distance. You pivot and swing again, the light flaring bright enough to banish the gloom for a heartbeat, revealing three enemies knocked aside in a perfect arc. It is a dance of light and repulsion, where every step backward becomes a strategic victory, turning the tide against the overwhelming darkness with nothing but the rhythmic clash of hallowed steel.
Reader's Guide
To obtain this legendary broadsword, you must first defeat at least one of the three mechanical bosses in Hardmode. Once the world has entered this new era, gather twelve Hallowed Bars from the biome that spawns after their defeat. Visit a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil to craft these bars into the Excalibur. It cannot be found as a drop; it must be forged through your own triumph over the mechanical titans.
This weapon is ideal for Melee builds seeking high mobility and crowd control. With a use time of 20, it swings with remarkable speed, making it effective against swarms. The key to mastering this sword lies in its unique knockback property; the aura always pushes enemies away from you regardless of swing direction. This allows for a hit-and-run playstyle where you can walk backward while attacking, safely keeping dangerous foes at bay without ever turning your back on them.
Pair the Excalibur with accessories that boost movement speed and melee damage to maximize its potential. While it lacks the piercing capabilities of some later-game weapons, its ability to clear space around the player makes it invaluable for survival against groups. Aim for the Legendary modifier to push its damage ceiling even higher, turning every swing into a devastating display of hallowed power.
Did You Know?
- Prior to patch 1.2, this weapon was the strongest sword in the entire game.
- The Excalibur's aura is fully bright in the dark and releases light-emitting particles.
- In Arthurian legend, the Lady of the Lake gave King Arthur his Excalibur, separate from the Sword in the Stone.
- The Enchanted Sword enemy shares the exact same sprite design as this weapon.