What Sword Does Plantera Drop?

Plantera drops the Seedler, a Hardmode sword with a 1/7 (14.29%) / 2/7 (28.57%) chance of being dropped upon its defeat, as well as the Terra Blade in the tModLoader version, which becomes available after defeating Plantera. The Terra Blade is considered a powerful sword, but its effectiveness can be debated compared to other swords like the True Excalibur and the Zenith, which is often regarded as the most powerful sword in Terraria.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Plantera and Sword Drops

1. What loot does Plantera drop? Plantera drops a Temple Key upon defeat, allowing access to the Jungle Temple, and has a chance to drop the Seedler and potentially the Terra Blade in certain versions of the game.

2. Is the Terra Blade worth it? The Terra Blade has a hidden deficit for melee speed bonuses, benefiting from only 75% of the player’s melee speed, and its projectiles lose 25% damage per enemy hit, making its worth dependent on the player’s strategy and preferences.

3. What is the most powerful sword in Terraria? The Zenith is often considered the most powerful sword in Terraria, being an amalgamation of many cool swords from throughout the game and obliterating any enemy with ease.

4. Why is the Terra Blade underrated? The Terra Blade might be underrated due to its slower projectile speed compared to swords like the True Excalibur, but it offers higher damage, making it a viable choice for certain playstyles.

5. Is the Terra Blade better than the True Excalibur? The choice between the Terra Blade and the True Excalibur depends on the player’s preference for damage versus projectile speed, with the Terra Blade offering higher damage but slower projectiles.

About Terraria Items and Blocks

6. What is the dirtiest block in Terraria? The Dirtiest Block is a pet summoning item that summons a Dirt Block, obtainable by mining a block that looks similar to Dirt Blocks, with the quantity obtainable depending on the world size.

7. What is the hardest obtainable item in Terraria? The Slime Staff has the lowest drop chance of any item in the game, making it the rarest and hardest to obtain item in Terraria.

8. What is the 4th best sword in Terraria? According to rankings, the Star Wrath is considered the 4th best sword in Terraria, offering significant damage and utility in combat.

About Plantera and Game Progression

9. Can Plantera be skipped? No, it isn’t possible to skip Plantera as its defeat directly triggers the next phase of the game, making it necessary to gear up and defeat it to progress.

10. What does killing Plantera unlock? Defeating Plantera unlocks the Jungle Temple with the Temple Key it drops, leading to the next boss, Golem, upon activating the alter with a Lizhard power cell.

11. Is Plantera a reference to Pantera? Yes, Plantera is named after the heavy metal band Pantera, reflecting the game’s nod to metal music in its boss names.

12. Why is Plantera so fast? Plantera moves faster when there are fewer blocks in its scanned area, making arena size a factor in its speed, with less than 800 active tiles causing it to move faster.

About Strategies and Items

13. What is the best gun for Plantera? The Uzi or Megashark are considered the best ranged weapons for fighting Plantera, especially when used with Crystal Bullets or Ichor Bullets for high damage output.

14. Are there infinite Plantera bulbs in Terraria? No, while Plantera’s Bulbs can spawn multiple times, they do not spawn infinitely, with a delay between each spawn and a limit to how many can be present in the Underground Jungle.

15. What is the rarest metal in Terraria? Adamantite/Titanium are considered the rarest metals in Terraria, with ore rarity set regardless of the number of altars destroyed, making them highly valuable for crafting the best equipment.