Terra Blade vs True Excalibur
The verdict
With crit factored in, Terra Blade puts out 294.7 DPS against 249.6 for True Excalibur — about 18% more damage per second. Base hits are Terra Blade 85 vs True Excalibur 72, so the gap comes as much from attack speed and crit as from raw damage.
For crowd control, Terra Blade hits with more knockback (6.5 vs 4.5), 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 | Terra Blade | True Excalibur |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 85 | 72 |
| Use time | 18 ticks | 18 ticks |
| Crit chance | 4% | 4% |
| Knockback | 6.5 | 4.5 |
| Defense | 0 | 0 |
| Mana cost | 0 | 0 |
| Shoot speed | 12 | 11 |
| Sells for | 4 | 2 |
When to use which
open DPS calculator →- You want higher raw damage per hit (85 vs 72).
- Pure DPS matters most — Terra Blade wins by 45.1 DPS.
Frequently asked
Which deals more DPS: Terra Blade or True Excalibur? +
Terra Blade averages 294.7 DPS with crit. True Excalibur averages 249.6 DPS with crit. Terra Blade is ahead by 45.1 DPS.
Is Terra Blade or True Excalibur faster to use? +
Both share the same 18-tick use time, so neither is faster to swing.
Do Terra Blade and True Excalibur use the same class build? +
Yes — both are Melee weapons and share the same armor and accessory bonuses.
Are Terra Blade and True Excalibur from the same progression tier? +
Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.