Gladius

The Gladius is a shortsword dropped by Hoplites with a chance. It is one of the strongest shortswords in the game, surpassing the highest pre-Hardmode tier ore-based shortswords (Platinum Shortsword and Gold Shortsword).
Unlike other shortswords, it attacks three times in quick succession per use, with slightly varying angles with each stab.
== Trivia ==
* The Gladius can be considered the pre-Hardmode version of the Starlight, due to its similar attack style.
* The tooltip is a reference to the 2000 epic historical drama movie .
* is Latin for sword, and was commonly used by Roman foot soldiers and gladiators.
* The Gladius was not actually used by Greek Hoplites, rather it was used by roman legionaries
== History ==