Crusader Sword
Mid- to late-game melee weapon functioning as a heavy frontline bruiser with wide cleaving strikes.
Weapon Overview
Category
Great Swords
Chance
1/1 chance
Base Damage
12.0 DMG
High
Attack Speed
1.00s
Slow
Attack Range
9 Studs
Long
Base Price
$485
Rewards patient spacing and deliberate swings. Use the long reach to clip enemies at mid-range, then follow with heavy cleaves while maintaining distance from counter-attacks.
Combat Profile
Rewards patient spacing and deliberate swings. Use the long reach to clip enemies at mid-range, then follow with heavy cleaves while maintaining distance from counter-attacks.
Strengths
- High base damage with strong single-hit impact
- Extended reach for safer engagement than daggers or gauntlets
- Wide swings naturally hit multiple targets
- Scales well with lifesteal and defensive runes for frontline combat
Weaknesses
- Slow recovery on missed swings; whiffs are heavily punished
- Struggles against fast or highly mobile enemies
- Requires good positioning; over-commitment risks surrounding
Synergies & Tips
- Best with on-hit runes such as Drain Edge, Flaming Spark, Venom Crumb, and Blast Chip to spread effects across cleaving swings.
Description
A weighty greatsword carried by battle-worn crusaders. Each swing carves a wide arc through the air, trading speed for reach, power, and unwavering frontline presence.