// Items · #0006
Iron Shortsword
IronShortsword
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 8
Knockback 4
Use time 12ticks
Use anim. 12ticks
Projectile #940
Shoot speed 2.1
Buy price 2 80
Sells for 56
no melee
Crafted at · 1 recipe
walk the chain →
at Iron Anvil Best prefixes
reforge targetLegendary +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback
Mythical Alternative when no melee swing — universal best
Interactive tools
plan your buildFrequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Iron Shortsword in Terraria? +
It can be crafted at Iron Anvil.
What is the best prefix for Iron Shortsword? +
Legendary is the strongest prefix for Iron Shortsword — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.
What is the damage and DPS of Iron Shortsword? +
Iron Shortsword deals 8 base damage, 12-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
