Terraria Map
Stats
| Type | Melee weapon |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Light Red |
| Damage | 59 melee |
| Knockback | 6 |
| Critical strike chance | 4% |
| Use time | 22 (Fast) |
| Buy price | 12 gold 65 silver |
| Sell price | 2 gold 53 silver |
Crafted from
| Makes | Ingredients | At |
|---|---|---|
| Orichalcum Sword | 10 × Orichalcum Bar | Mythril Anvil |
Magenta anvil smithing and broadsword mechanics
Forged from 10 Orichalcum Bars at a Mythril Anvil or Orichalcum Anvil, the Orichalcum Sword equips warriors with a dependable tier-two Hardmode broadsword. It provides consistent autoswing and a steady 22 use time, producing wide slashes that protect the player from charging corruption or crimson hostiles as they explore newly converted underground biomes.
Tier-two comparison and legendary optimization
Boasting 59 base melee damage, this blade delivers noticeably higher damage per strike than its mythril alternative, compensating for a slightly slower swing rhythm. When swung in cramped subterranean corridors, its broad blade arc easily deflects descending toxic slimes and skeleton archers. While outmoded once tier-three gear or Excalibur becomes accessible, it serves reliably early on. Securing the Legendary prefix optimizes weapon speed, reach, knockback, and critical strike rate.
Trivia
- The vivid magenta hue of the Orichalcum Sword matches the floral aesthetic of the surrounding ore and petal armor.
- Crafting the blade requires 10 bars, which is two more bars than the eight needed for a Mythril Sword.