Shadewood Sword

The Shadewood Sword is a sword crafted at a workbench with Shadewood, it is as strong as an Iron Broadsword or Lead Broadsword, so if the player decides to brave the Crimson early in the game and chop a few Shadewood trees, he/she can have a decent starting weapon. A good tactic for procuring shadewood early on is to use your axe as a weapon as well as a tool. While chopping trees, face the direction of any approaching threats. Early-game axes have arguably impressive knockback, making it a great option for a multitasking tool to fend off enemies and get shadewood simultaneously.