Terraria Map
Stats
| Type | Melee weapon |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Light Red |
| Damage | 53 melee |
| Knockback | 4 |
| Critical strike chance | 4% |
| Use time | 16 (Very fast) |
| Buy price | 18 gold |
| Sell price | 3 gold 60 silver |
Dropped by
| NPC | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Flying Dutchman | 10% (1 in 10) | 1 | All modes | |
 Pirate Captain | 2% (1 in 50) | 1 | All modes | |
 Pirate Corsair | 0.5% (1 in 200) | 1 | All modes | |
 Pirate Crossbower | 0.5% (1 in 200) | 1 | All modes | |
 Pirate Deadeye | 0.5% (1 in 200) | 1 | All modes | |
 Pirate Deckhand | 0.5% (1 in 200) | 1 | All modes |
Pirate invasion plunder and rapid blade cadence
Acquired during the Pirate Invasion event, the Cutlass drops with a low percentage from Pirate Corsair and Pirate Captain raiders after summoning the armada with a Pirate Map at the ocean. Unlike many early Hardmode blades that demand tedious clicking, this agile scimitar features native autoswing alongside a swift 16 use time. Its rapid swings generate broad slicing arcs that readily suppress approaching ground assailants through constant physical contact.
Close-quarters dominance and legendary reforging
Delivering 53 base melee damage, the blade outclasses pre-Hardmode options and easily rivals crafted early Hardmode ore weapons in raw single-target DPS. Because it lacks ranged projectile projection, fighting mobile fliers or segmented bosses like The Destroyer proves risky compared to wielding a Beam Sword. For dedicated close-combat engagements in tight tunnels, reforging to Legendary provides the premier setup, maximizing swing speed, reach, knockback, and critical strike potential.
Trivia
- The Cutlass shares its sprite aesthetic with classic pirate sabers while providing continuous swing momentum without requiring feral claws.
- Pirates summoned in the Ocean biome can drop both the Cutlass and pirate invasion maps simultaneously.