Terraria Map
Stats
| Type | Melee weapon |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Light Red |
| Damage | 52 melee |
| Knockback | 6.5 |
| Critical strike chance | 4% |
| Use time | 20 (Very fast) |
| Buy price | 15 gold |
| Sell price | 3 gold |
Dropped by
| NPC | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Armored Skeleton | 0.67% (1 in 150) | 1 | All modes |
Cavern skeleton hunting and luminous projectile beams
The Beam Sword drops with a rare 0.67% probability from Armored Skeleton foes inhabiting the subterranean Cavern layer during Hardmode. While swinging in rapid 20 cycles with native autoswing, the blade periodically discharges a radiant golden Sword Beam toward cursor coordinates. This projectile flies in a straight trajectory, piercing darkness and providing dependable standoff capability against dangerous underworld creatures without expending mana.
Cooldown mechanics and legendary enhancement
Boasting 52 base melee damage, the sword inflicts serious punishment at both melee range and mid distances. Although the physical blade slashes continuously, the fired sword beam is governed by a brief cooldown of 35 game ticks before another beam can form. It serves as a formidable upgrade over pre-Hardmode swords without consuming mined ores, reaching peak efficiency under the Legendary prefix for expanded range, damage, and attack velocity.
Trivia
- The projectile released by the Beam Sword generates its own golden light, illuminating unexplored cavern pockets upon contact.
- Because sword beams fire independently of the swing animation, players can strike nearby foes physically while firing projectiles at distant targets.