Terraria Map
Stats
| Type | Melee weapon |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Green |
| Damage | 14 melee |
| Knockback | 5 |
| Critical strike chance | 4% |
| Use time | 13 (Very fast) |
| Buy price | 2 gold 50 silver |
| Sell price | 50 silver |
Dropped by
| NPC | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stylist | 12.5% (1 in 8) | 1 | All modes |
Stylist drop mechanics and rapid shortsword thrusts
Acquired as a 12.5% drop when the Stylist town NPC dies to monsters or environmental hazards. Operating as a fast shortsword, Stylish Scissors deal 14 melee damage with 5 knockback. The weapon attacks with autoswing in the direction of the cursor, delivering rapid thrusts that reliably deflect encroaching cavern bats and slimes. Its omnidirectional stabbing allows precise targeting while traversing tight subterranean passages.
Close-quarters protection and pre-Hardmode melee utility
Unlike traditional early-game shortswords, Stylish Scissors feature high attack speed and respectable knockback, making them practical for clearing cramped tunnels. While broadswords like Blade of Grass offer broader overhead coverage against airborne swarms, the focused frontal damage of the scissors excels at locking grounded foes in place. Melee builds can combine these shears with defensive gear to establish a dependable rapid-poking barrier against charging cavern monsters. Its best reforge modifier is Legendary.
Trivia
- The weapon appearance resembles professional hairdressing shears, serving as the Stylist personal self-defense tool.
- Added in update 1.3.0.1, it provides a viable pre-Hardmode shortsword with omnidirectional aiming capability.