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− | The '''Copper Shortsword''' is the weakest of the [[shortswords]] and one of the weakest [[weapon]]s in the game. It has a slightly stronger counterpart, the [[Tin Shortsword]], except in the {{3DS version}}, where the Copper Shortsword is |
+ | The '''Copper Shortsword''' is the weakest of the [[shortswords]] and one of the weakest [[weapon]]s in the game. It has a slightly stronger counterpart, the [[Tin Shortsword]], except in the {{3DS version}}, where the Copper Shortsword is stronger. |
On the {{eversions|Heart Arrow|short|invert=y}} versions, all newly created non-[[Journey Mode]] characters will spawn with a Copper Shortsword in their first [[inventory]] slot, and it is possible that it can have a [[modifier]] already applied to it. On the {{eversions|Heart Arrow|short}} versions, newly created players will spawn with a [[Wooden Sword]] instead of a Copper Shortsword. In Journey Mode {{eicons|desktop=y}}, newly created characters will spawn with an [[Iron Shortsword]] instead of a Copper Shortsword. |
On the {{eversions|Heart Arrow|short|invert=y}} versions, all newly created non-[[Journey Mode]] characters will spawn with a Copper Shortsword in their first [[inventory]] slot, and it is possible that it can have a [[modifier]] already applied to it. On the {{eversions|Heart Arrow|short}} versions, newly created players will spawn with a [[Wooden Sword]] instead of a Copper Shortsword. In Journey Mode {{eicons|desktop=y}}, newly created characters will spawn with an [[Iron Shortsword]] instead of a Copper Shortsword. |
Revision as of 08:39, 1 January 2021
Type | |
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Damage | 5 |
Knockback | 4 (Weak) |
Critical chance | 4% |
Use time | 13 (Very fast) |
Velocity | 4.2 (effective) |
Rarity | |
Sell | 70 |
Research | 1 required |
- Copper Shortsword
Use | |
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- Internal Item ID: 3507
- Internal Projectile ID: 938
The Copper Shortsword is the weakest of the shortswords and one of the weakest weapons in the game. It has a slightly stronger counterpart, the Tin Shortsword, except in the Nintendo version, where the Copper Shortsword is stronger.
On the PC, Console, Old-gen console, Mobile, Old Chinese, tModLoader, and tModLoader Legacy versions, all newly created non-Journey Mode characters will spawn with a Copper Shortsword in their first inventory slot, and it is possible that it can have a modifier already applied to it. On the Windows Phone and versions, newly created players will spawn with a Wooden Sword instead of a Copper Shortsword. In Journey Mode , newly created characters will spawn with an Iron Shortsword instead of a Copper Shortsword.
Like all shortswords, the Copper Shortsword has a very limited range and attacks with a stabbing motion at any direction on PC, Console, Mobile, and tModLoader, and horizontally in front of the player on Old-gen console, Windows Phone, Old Chinese, , and tModLoader Legacy, instead of an arc. This makes it almost useless against flying or jumping enemies, although its high attack rate makes it somewhat effective against weaker fighter type enemies.
Its best modifier is Legendary.
Crafting
Recipes
Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
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Copper Shortsword | Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil | |
Copper Shortsword |
Used in
Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
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Zenith | Mythril Anvil or Orichalcum Anvil |
Tips
- Always keep at least one Copper Shortsword, as it is required to craft the Zenith. In a world that generates with Tin Ore, it is important to keep the starter shortsword, as it is possible to create more, but copper is somewhat harder to obtain.
Trivia
- The uselessness of the Copper Shortsword, even at the beginning of the game which it is supposedly suited for, has earned it "memetic" status within the Terraria community. On videos of people successfully completing challenges in Terraria such as unusual boss fights or speedruns, for example, comments saying "Now do it with a copper shortsword!" are not a rare sight, to make the seemingly impossible challenge even more ridiculous. However, there have been videos where bosses have been defeated with a Copper Shortsword.
- The developers seem to have made fun of this idea by including the Copper Shortsword in the recipe of the Zenith
, an endgame melee weapon.
- The developers seem to have made fun of this idea by including the Copper Shortsword in the recipe of the Zenith
- A Tiny Copper Shortsword is the smallest possible sword in the game.
- It is possible to spawn with a Broken Copper Shortsword. This reduces its damage to 3, which makes the early game even harder. Furthermore, a Broken Copper Shortsword is the weapon with the second-lowest damage in the game, as the weapon with the lowest damage is the Broken Wooden Hammer, which deals 1 damage. However, a player in this condition can simply make a new sword, which is generally accepted as the best course of action for a new character anyways.
- Because the Copper Shortsword autoswings on the Nintendo version, its use is slightly increased. However, players start with a Wooden Sword, a mostly better weapon.
- The Zenith appears to be the same shape as the Copper Shortsword.
History
- Desktop 1.4.1: Copper Bars needed to craft decreased from 7 to 5.
- Desktop 1.4.0.1:
- Can now stab in any direction, not only horizontally.
- Now used to craft the Zenith.
- Desktop 1.3.0.1: Sprite updated.
- Desktop 1.0.5: Newly created characters will now spawn with a Copper Shortsword.
- Desktop-Release: Introduced.
- Console-Release: Introduced.
- Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.
- Mobile-Release: Introduced.
- 3DS-Release: Introduced.