True Excalibur

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This is the main page whose information applies to the Desktop, Console, and Mobile versions of Terraria.
For the differences of this information on Old-gen console and 3DS, see Legacy:True Excalibur.
True Excalibur
  • True Excalibur item sprite
Autoswing
Stack digit 1.png
Statistics
Type
WeaponCrafting material
Damage72 (Melee)
Knockback4.5 (Average)
Critical chance4%
Use time18 (Very fast)
Velocity11
RarityYellow (Rarity level: 8)
Sell10 GC
Research1 required
Projectiles created
  • Excalibur
    Excalibur
  • True Excalibur
    True Excalibur
Sounds
Use
The True Excalibur attacking Target Dummies.

The True Excalibur is a Hardmode, post-mechanical bosses broadsword and the direct upgrade to the Excalibur. When swung, a large yellow aura with a pink edge follows the swing, reaching about twice the distance of the sword itself. The aura can hit up to six enemies.

Its best modifier is Legendary.

Crafting

Recipes

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Desktop versionConsole versionMobile version only:
True ExcaliburTrue Excalibur
Mythril AnvilMythril Anvil
or
Orichalcum AnvilOrichalcum Anvil

Crafting tree

Used in

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Terra BladeTerra BladeMythril AnvilMythril Anvil
or
Orichalcum AnvilOrichalcum Anvil

Notes

  • The True Excalibur will always knock enemies away from the player, regardless of the direction it is swung.

Tips

  • Due to the large arc of the True Excalibur's attack, it makes for a great weapon against Plantera, easily disposing of Plantera's Tentacles.

History

  • Desktop 1.4.4:
    • True Excalibur now has a very large area of damaging energy around the blade, dealing damage in a dramatically wider area of effect, including better coverage behind the player.
    • No longer fires a sword beam projectile.
    • Now only hits up to six targets per swing.
    • Damage increased from 70 to 72.
    • Use time increased from 16 to 18.
  • Desktop 1.2.3:
    • Damage increased from 55 to 60.
    • Projectile cooldown reduced from 0.5 to 0.2 seconds.
  • Console 1.0.750.0: (PlayStation 4)
    • Sprite updated to match Desktop 1.3.1.
    • Damage increased from 60 to 66.
  • Console 1.06:
    • Damage increased from 55 to 60.
    • Projectile cooldown reduced from 0.5 to 0.2 seconds.
  • Mobile 1.2.11212: Damage increased from 55 to 60, shoots projectile more rapidly.