Terraria Map
Stats
| Type | Melee weapon |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Green |
| Damage | 16 melee |
| Knockback | 4.5 |
| Critical strike chance | 11% |
| Use time | 15 (Very fast) |
| Buy price | 50 silver |
| Sell price | 10 silver |
Dropped by
| NPC | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Antlion Charger | 2% (1 in 50) | 1 | All modes | |
 Antlion Swarmer | 2% (1 in 50) | 1 | All modes | |
 Giant Antlion Charger | 2% (1 in 50) | 1 | All modes | |
 Giant Antlion Swarmer | 2% (1 in 50) | 1 | All modes |
Underground desert farming and swift slashing
The Mandible Blade drops from Antlion Charger and Antlion Swarmer beasts found throughout the dangerous Underground Desert. Swung with continuous autoswing at a Very fast rate, it deals 16 base melee damage with an elevated 11% critical strike rate. Its compact blade arc slices nearby hazards quickly, making it effective for repelling aggressive subterranean insect swarms and burrowing worms.
Early broadsword comparison and melee progression
Outpacing early metal broadswords with its rapid 15 use time, the Mandible Blade serves as a strong bridge weapon before crafting a Blade of Grass. While its reach is shorter than jungle blades, the fast swing speed creates a reliable defensive boundary against fast cave monsters and aggressive zombies. Reforging to the Legendary modifier provides the highest boosts to damage, swing speed, size, and knockback.
Trivia
- The Mandible Blade features an innate critical strike bonus well above standard early metal broadswords.
- Its rapid autoswing capability lets players easily hold ground against burrowing Tomb Crawlers.