Beam Sword vs Breaker Blade
The verdict
With crit factored in, Breaker Blade puts out 124.8 DPS against 92.7 for Beam Sword — about 35% more damage per second. Base hits are Beam Sword 52 vs Breaker Blade 70, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Breaker Blade hits with more knockback (8 vs 6.5), keeping enemies at range while you reposition.
Both are Melee weapons, so the same armor set and class accessories buff either one — you can swap between them without rebuilding your loadout.
Stat-by-stat
computed| Stat | Beam Sword | Breaker Blade |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 52 | 70 |
| Use time | 35 ticks | 35 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 8 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 11 | 0 |
| Sells for | 60 | 3 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (70 vs 52).
- Pure DPS matters most — Breaker Blade wins by 32.1 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Beam Sword or Breaker Blade? +
Beam Sword averages 92.7 DPS with crit. Breaker Blade averages 124.8 DPS with crit. Breaker Blade is ahead by 32.1 DPS.
Is Beam Sword or Breaker Blade faster to use? +
Both share the same 35-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Beam Sword and Breaker Blade use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Beam Sword and Breaker Blade from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the early-hardmode tier.