// Items · #0723

Beam Sword

BeamSword
Early Hardmode progression tier
Beam Sword
Item
  • Shoots a beam of light
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."

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enemies

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 52
Knockback 6.5
Use time 35ticks
Use anim. 20ticks
Projectile #116
Shoot speed 11
Rarity tier 4
Buy price 3
Sells for 60
auto-reuse

Best prefixes

reforge target
Legendary +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback
Mythical Alternative when no melee swing — universal best

Frequently asked

common questions
How do you get Beam Sword in Terraria? +

Beam Sword drops from Armored Skeleton.

What progression tier is Beam Sword? +

Beam Sword sits in the Early Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (4).

What is the best prefix for Beam Sword? +

Legendary is the strongest prefix for Beam Sword — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.

What is the damage and DPS of Beam Sword? +

Beam Sword deals 52 base damage, 35-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.