Blade Staff

The **Blade Staff** is a powerful summoning weapon in Terraria. It summons miniature swords that fly around and attack enemies, dealing high damage with each strike. The swords can be controlled by the player and can be aimed at specific targets, making it a versatile weapon in combat.

The most common modifiers used for the Blade Staff are Ruthless, Mythical, or Demonic, as they provide the highest damage output. Ruthless increases damage by 15%, Mythical increases both damage and mana efficiency by 15%, and Demonic increases damage by 12% and critical strike chance by 8%.

## Obtaining method

The Blade Staff in Terraria is obtained by defeating the Empress of Light, a Hardmode boss that can be summoned by using the item known as the "Fairy Bell" in the Hallow biome at night. The Fairy Bell can be crafted using 20 Pixie Dust, 15 Crystal Shards, and 10 Soul of Light at a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil. Once defeated, the Empress of Light has a chance to drop the Blade Staff, which can then be used as a powerful summoning weapon. Note that defeating the Empress of Light is a challenging task and requires proper preparation and equipment.

## Tips

* The Blade Staff is a powerful summoning weapon that can deal high damage to enemies, making it a great choice for both solo and multiplayer gameplay.
* The swords summoned by the Blade Staff can be controlled by the player and aimed at specific targets, allowing for precise attacks and strategic positioning.
* Using accessories that increase summon damage, such as the Papyrus Scarab or the Summoner Emblem, can significantly boost the damage output of the Blade Staff.
* The Blade Staff can be especially effective against enemies that are weak to piercing damage, as the swords can pass through multiple enemies and hit them all at once.
* It's important to keep moving while using the Blade Staff, as the player is vulnerable to attacks while summoning and controlling the swords.
* The Blade Staff can be further improved with modifiers that increase damage output, critical strike chance, or mana efficiency, depending on your playstyle and preferences.
* To obtain the Blade Staff, you'll need to prepare and equip yourself with strong weapons, armor, and accessories, as well as work on your dodging and positioning skills to stand a chance against the Empress of Light.

## Trivia

* The Blade Staff was added to Terraria in the Journey's End update, which was released on May 16, 2020.
* The Blade Staff is one of the most powerful summoning weapons in Terraria, with a base damage of 46 summon damage and a chance to critically hit for 4x damage.
* The swords summoned by the Blade Staff are affected by gravity and can fall down and hit enemies below, making it a useful weapon for attacking enemies from above.
* The Blade Staff is similar in appearance and function to another summoning weapon in Terraria, the Spider Staff, which summons spider minions instead of swords.
* The Empress of Light, the boss that drops the Blade Staff, is one of the few bosses in Terraria that has to be defeated in a specific biome (the Hallow) at a specific time (night) to trigger the boss fight.
* The Blade Staff can be used as a powerful tool for farming resources, as the swords can pass through multiple enemies and hit them all at once, making it easier to collect drops and materials.
* The swords summoned by the Blade Staff can also be used for non-combat purposes, such as lighting up dark areas or triggering pressure plates from a distance.
* The Blade Staff has become a popular choice among players for its high damage output and versatility in combat, making it a valuable addition to any summoner's arsenal.