Tungsten Shortsword

Omnidirectional tungsten thrusts and quick self-defense

Smelted at an Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil using 6 Tungsten Bars, the Tungsten Shortsword delivers swift thrusting attacks directly toward the cursor. It executes rapid strikes with an agile 11 use time, dealing 10 base melee damage and 4 knockback against approaching cave enemies. The omnidirectional stabbing mechanic allows miners to ward off bats, slimes, and crawling pests from any angle while navigating narrow cavern passageways.

Cavern mining utility compared to heavy broadswords

While the Tungsten Broadsword provides broader crowd control through its sweeping overhead arc, this shortsword demands fewer bars and focuses high single-target speed into pinpoint jabs. It comfortably outperforms its silver equivalent when clearing pests in cramped subterranean shafts where swinging room is limited. Conserving metal ingots on your early weapon helps you craft an early chestplate or greaves sooner. Reforging it with the Legendary prefix maximizes its damage output, attack cadence, and size bonuses.

Trivia

• The Tungsten Shortsword requires fewer bars to craft than any other tungsten melee weapon in the game.
• Omnidirectional shortsword thrusting allows players to poke enemies safely through small single-block gaps.