
Even without the sword itself, it can still do massive amounts of damage at long ranges without the use of bullets or mana. Due to the fast speed and high damage of the beams, it is very effective to use the Terra Blade more as a projectile weapon than an actual sword.(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Tips On the Old-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version, the Terra Blade itself is one of the strongest swords in the game. On the Desktop version, Console version, and Mobile version, it is later used to craft the Zenith, which is the strongest melee weapon in the game. The fire rate and velocity of the projectile can be increased by melee speed bonuses.

The projectile can travel up to 5000 feet (2500 tiles) at a speed of 61 mph. On the Old-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version, the Terra Blade fires a green sword-shaped projectile when swung, which costs neither mana nor ammunition, deals 125% base damage, and can pierce through two enemies, dissipating after hitting a third enemy or a wall. If the blade, its aura, or its projectile strikes an enemy, a green flash is created. The projectile will disappear after 1.5 seconds, upon hitting a solid block, or when its damage falls to 0 after piercing. The projectile deals 100% base damage at first and pierces an infinite amount of targets before applying a 25% damage penalty for each target it pierces.

It also has a large aura of energy around the blade when swung, which significantly increases the range at which the weapon can deal damage to enemies, including coverage behind the player. On the Desktop version, Console version, and Mobile version, the Terra Blade fires a wide green slash wave projectile with each swing. The Terra Blade is a Hardmode projectile sword which becomes available after defeating (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Plantera / (Old-gen console and 3DS versions) one mechanical boss. For an extensive guide to crafting this item, see Guide:Crafting a Terra Blade.
