Breaker Blade

Underworld conquest reward and devastating opening burst

Secured as a drop from the Wall of Flesh upon initiating Hardmode in the Underworld, the Breaker Blade stands among the physically largest swords in the game. It possesses a distinct combat property: striking any enemy possessing 90% or more maximum health multiplies its dealt damage by 2.5 times. This converts the broadsword into a premier tool for ambushing full-health foes and delivering brutal opening blows against high-defense targets.

Colossal sweep coverage and legendary prefix synergy

With 70 base melee damage and 8 knockback, each slash sweeps through a tremendous arc that swathes the player in protective steel. Its deliberate 35 use time makes sustaining continuous hits against mobile bosses challenging compared to quicker weapons. However, pairing its broad hitbox with the Legendary modifier amplifies swing speed, knockback resistance, and critical chance, turning underground mob defense and corridor clearing into an orderly task.

Trivia

• The oversized proportions of the Breaker Blade pay aesthetic tribute to the iconic buster sword seen in classic Japanese RPGs.
• Its extended reach allows players to hit approaching enemies through thin platforms without taking collision damage.