How to Obtain the Broken Hero Sword in Terraria

To get the Broken Hero Sword, you need to defeat a Mothron, which has a 25% chance (43.75% in Expert Mode) of dropping the sword, and this can only be done after all three Mechanical Bosses have been defeated, as Mothron only spawns after they’ve been killed. The Broken Hero Sword is a crucial crafting material used to craft powerful endgame swords such as the True Night’s Edge, True Excalibur, and the Terra Blade.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Broken Hero Sword

1. What is the Broken Hero Sword used for? The Broken Hero Sword is used in crafting powerful endgame swords such as the True Night’s Edge, True Excalibur, and the Terra Blade.
2. Can you get the Terra Blade before Plantera? Yes, you can get the Terra Blade before Plantera, as it is possible to obtain it after defeating just one Mech Boss.
3. Is the Terra Blade overpowered? The Terra Blade is considered overpowered and problematic for several reasons, making it a highly sought-after item.

Obtaining the Broken Hero Sword

4. What drops the Broken Hero Sword? The Broken Hero Sword drops from a Mothron, which has a 25% chance (43.75% in Expert Mode) of dropping the sword.
5. How do you trigger a Solar Eclipse in Terraria? A Solar Eclipse can be triggered using a Solar Tablet, which can be found in Lihzahrd Chests in the Jungle Temple.
6. Why am I not getting a Broken Hero Sword? Given the drop rate, it is not guaranteed to obtain one during a Solar Eclipse, so using Water Candles and/or Battle Potions can increase the chances.

Comparing Swords

7. What sword does the most damage in Terraria? The Zenith is considered the most powerful sword in Terraria, dealing the most damage and obliterating enemies with ease.
8. Is the True Excalibur or True Night’s Edge better? The True Excalibur has a lower DPS compared to the True Night’s Edge, making the True Night’s Edge a better choice.
9. What’s better than the Terra Blade? The Influx Waver is superior to the Terra Blade when fighting a single target, but the Terra Blade has its own advantages.

Game Progression

10. Do you need to defeat Plantera to get the Broken Hero Sword? No, you don’t need to defeat Plantera to get the Broken Hero Sword, but Mothron only spawns after the Mech Bosses have been defeated.
11. Can you get the Death Sickle before Plantera? Yes, you can get the Death Sickle before Plantera, and it’s a good choice for fighting Plantera.
12. Is the Solar Eclipse event after Plantera? The Solar Eclipse event can be triggered after defeating Plantera, and it’s also possible to obtain a Solar Tablet after defeating Plantera.

Sword Crafting

13. How do you make the Terra Blade? To craft the Terra Blade, you need either the Light’s Bane or Blood Butcherer, which require materials specific to a world with The Corruption or The Crimson.
14. Do you need a Broken Hero Sword to craft the Terra Blade? No, you no longer need a Broken Hero Sword to craft the Terra Blade, as the recipe has been updated.
15. What is the coolest sword in Terraria? The Zenith is considered the coolest sword in Terraria, due to its high damage output and unique design, making it a top choice among players.