Terra Blade
Forged from ancient blades, the green slash pierces worlds
The Terra Blade is a Hardmode , post- Plantera broadsword . When swung, a green aura follows the swing, reaching farther than the sword itself. The aura can hit up to three enemies . The sword will also fire a green slash projectile that pierces infinitely, dealing the weapon's damage but reducing its damage by 25% for each target it pierces. The projectile will dissipate after 1.5 seconds, upon contact with blocks , or when its damage falls to 0 after piercing. Its best modifier is Legendary . - Terra Blade - Terra Beam - Internal Item ID : 757 - Internal Projectile ID : 984, 985 - 1 Crafting 1.1 Recipes - 1.2 Crafting tree - 1.3 Used in - 2 Notes - 3 Achievements - 4 Tips - 5 Trivia - 6 See also - 7 History - 8 References
- Type
- Weapon Crafting material
- Damage
- 85 (Melee)
- Knockback
- 6.5 (Strong)
- Critical chance
- 4%
- Use time
- 18 (Very fast)
- Velocity
- 12
- Rarity
- 08*
- Sell
- 20 GC
- Research
- 1 required
Lore & Background
When swung, the weapon unleashes a spectral aura that extends far beyond the physical edge, striking multiple enemies in a single arc. Yet, its true power lies in the green slash projectile it fires—a beam of pure terrestrial rage that pierces infinitely through ranks of the damned. Each impact drains its potency slightly, yet it remains a force of nature until it dissipates against stone or silence. It is the sword of the conqueror, designed to carve paths through hordes and bosses alike, turning the battlefield into a canvas of emerald destruction.
In Their Own Story
Then came the true display of power. You thrust your arm forward, and a searing green slash tore through the air, bypassing the front line entirely. The beam pierced through the first skeleton, then the second, then the third, its path unbroken by flesh or bone. With every strike, the projectile's brilliance dimmed slightly, yet it pushed deeper into the horde with terrifying momentum. Enemies fell in a cascading wave of dust and light, unable to withstand the infinite penetration of your will. The blade felt alive in your hand, a living extension of your own fury, knocking back the remnants of the army as if they were mere leaves before a gale.
Reader's Guide
The Terra Blade is particularly effective during events like the Martian Madness or Old One's Army, where its piercing projectile can clear entire waves of enemies simultaneously. Remember that knockback is always directed away from you, helping to keep dangerous foes at bay while you maintain your offensive rhythm. For the ultimate damage, aim for a Legendary modifier.
Did You Know?
- Crafting the Terra Blade requires obtaining a total of eight different usable swords.
- The projectile dissipates after 1.5 seconds or when its damage falls to zero from piercing multiple targets.
- Unlike other firing melee weapons, the Terra Blade's projectile fire rate scales with attack speed.
- The blade always knocks enemies away from the player regardless of swing direction.