Swordfish

Ocean fishing harvest and spear thrust mechanics

Reeled in by fishing within the Ocean biome using bait and a fishing rod, requiring adequate fishing power to hook. The Swordfish functions as a melee spear dealing 19 melee damage and 4.25 knockback. Thrusting forward, its long bill pierces through multiple enemies along its path while holding hostile monsters at a safe distance from the player.

Pre-Hardmode spear comparisons and safe combat spacing

The Swordfish serves as a noticeable upgrade over the standard Trident found in Water Chests. Its linear reach and multi-target penetration make it effective against worm enemies and cavern choke points. While swinging swords like Blood Butcherer provide wider vertical arcs, spears provide controlled spacing against charging foes. Because spears cannot gain attack speed prefixes, Godly or Demonic is its best modifier.

Trivia

• The weapon is caught directly as a living fish that doubles as a sharp thrusting spear.
• Fishing in Ocean water during pre-Hardmode provides early access to this weapon without requiring ore smelting or boss progression.