Terraria Map
Stats
| Type | Melee weapon |
|---|---|
| Rarity | White |
| Damage | 10 melee |
| Knockback | 5.5 |
| Critical strike chance | 4% |
| Use time | 20 (Very fast) |
| Buy price | 6 silver 75 copper |
| Sell price | 1 silver 35 copper |
Crafted from
| Makes | Ingredients | At |
|---|---|---|
| Tin Broadsword | 6 × Tin Bar | Iron Anvil |
Low-tier tin slashing and introductory defense
Forged at an anvil using 6 Tin Bars, the Tin Broadsword provides entry-level melee defense for new adventurers. It swings overhead in a protective arc, dealing 10 base melee damage with 5.5 knockback at 20 use time. This wide sweep repels green and blue slimes on the surface while gathering early wood and stone, establishing safe ground around the player's initial base before nightfall arrives.
Comparison with copper and wooden armaments
It deals more base damage than the Copper Broadsword and requires only 6 bars to craft instead of 8. It provides a noticeable improvement in crowd handling compared to basic starter shortswords, helping players survive their first night above ground against walking zombies and floating demon eyes. However, it is quickly replaced once iron or lead veins are located underground. The top modifier to reforge is Legendary.
Trivia
- Crafting a Tin Broadsword requires only 6 Tin Bars, two fewer than the 8 bars needed for a Copper Broadsword.
- The Tin Broadsword has higher base damage than its copper counterpart.