// Items · #0723
Beam Sword
BeamSword
Early Hardmode progression tier
Beam Sword
Item
- Shoots a beam of light
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Dropped by · 1
enemies
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 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 targetLegendary +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback
Mythical Alternative when no melee swing — universal best
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Frequently asked
common questionsHow 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.
