Stardew Valley Best Weapons: Top Combat Picks
Need the stardew valley best weapons? Read about which swords and gavels deal the most damage to help you clear the deepest levels of the mines effectively.
The Infinity Blade is the king of swords, boasting 80-100 damage and +4 speed (+2 defense). You get it by combining a Galaxy Sword with three Galaxy Souls at the Forge in the Volcano Dungeon.
Quick Summary
- The Infinity Blade needs 3 Galaxy Souls and 60 Cinder Shards to craft at the Volcano Forge.
- The Infinity Gavel offers a massive 100-120 damage range, making it the highest single-hit damage among melee weapons.
- You obtain the Galaxy Sword by carrying a Prismatic Shard to the Three Pillars in the Calico Desert. If it is lost or sold, Marlon at the Adventurer's Guild sells a replacement for 50,000g.
- The Dragontooth Cutlass is a strong find in Volcano Dungeon chests with 75-90 damage.
1. Choosing the Best Weapons for Combat
If you want to clear floors fast, go with the Infinity Blade. Its speed allows for quick knockback against Serpents. If you prefer slow, heavy hits, the Infinity Gavel is your answer. Avoid the basic steel weapons once you reach level 80 of the mines; they are a waste of gold and time compared to what you find later.
Choosing by combat preference
Choose the Infinity Blade if quick knockback against Serpents is your priority; you build it from a Galaxy Sword and three Galaxy Souls at the Forge in the Volcano Dungeon. Choose the Infinity Gavel if you prefer slow, heavy hits. You obtain the Galaxy Sword itself by carrying a Prismatic Shard to the Three Pillars in the Calico Desert. The Dragontooth Cutlass waits in Volcano Dungeon chests.
2. Forging and Improving Gear
Once you have your base weapon, use the Forge to add buffs. You can enchant your weapon with a Prismatic Shard to add effects like 'Artful' or 'Bug Killer'. For combat preparation before visiting the Forge, see our mine guide. Spending your resources on the Infinity set is definitely worth it for endgame runs.
Choosing forge gems and enchants
Ruby increases weapon damage by 10 percent per forge level. Jade increases critical damage. Aquamarine increases critical chance. Emerald increases weapon speed.
Topaz increases defense. Amethyst increases knockback weight. Diamond fills remaining forge levels with random upgrades.
Artful reduces special move cooldown by 50 percent. Bug Killer doubles damage to supported bug enemies. Bug Killer can kill armored bugs. Crusader increases damage to undead enemies. Crusader kills mummies without bombs.