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Terraria Melee Weapons
Melee weapons — swords, spears, flails, yoyos and boomerangs — deal heavy up-close damage backed by the tankiest armor in the game. Scale them with melee-speed and defense accessories, and reach for true-melee gear that swings straight through blocks.
102 melee weapons catalogued
Frequently asked
What is the best melee weapon in Terraria? +
The Zenith, crafted after the Moon Lord, is the strongest melee weapon in the game. Before that, the Terra Blade, Influx Waver and Solar Eruption lead the class in late Hardmode.
What counts as a melee weapon in Terraria? +
Swords, spears, flails, yoyos, boomerangs and other close-range weapons that use the melee damage class. Some fire projectiles but still scale with melee-damage gear and armor.