Stats
| Type | Melee weapon |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Light Red |
| Damage | 50 melee |
| Knockback | 3 |
| Critical strike chance | 4% |
| Use time | 16 (Very fast) |
| Buy price | 5 gold |
| Sell price | 1 gold |
Crafted from
| Makes | Ingredients | At |
|---|---|---|
| Red Phasesaber | 1 × Red Phaseblade, 25 × Crystal Shard | Mythril Anvil |
Ruby blade elevation and scarlet illumination
The Red Phasesaber is constructed at a Mythril Anvil or Orichalcum Anvil by combining a ruby-infused Red Phaseblade with 25 Crystal Shard fragments. Emitting a fierce scarlet glow, it delivers 50 base melee damage with every stroke. The vivid crimson light generated by the blade assists spelunkers in tracking moving hostiles through pitch-black tunnels and muddy underground waterways without placing additional torches.
Sustained melee pressure and modifier choices
With its built-in auto-swing and a Very fast cadence of 16 ticks, the Red Phasesaber delivers relentless close-range pressure against tough early Hardmode foes. It performs reliably during goblin invasions and surface blood moons, knocking back swarms of fighters before they overwhelm the player. Equipping Magma Stone or Fire Gauntlet accessories adds burning debuffs to its already swift strikes. Reforging the blade to the Legendary prefix ensures peak attack speed, knockback power, and damage output.
Trivia
- The red phasesaber's distinct hum and crimson beam pay tribute to classic sci-fi energy swords used by iconic film villains.
