Black Metal Shortsword
Binds when equipped
Main HandOne-Handed Sword
16 - 30 DamageSpeed 1.70
(13.5 damage per second)
+4 Shadow Resistance
Requires Level 21
Sells for 29 Silver 49 Copper to vendors
Item Level 26
Plaguefang
Binds when picked up
One-HandOne-Handed Sword
23 - 43 DamageSpeed 2.10
(15.7 damage per second)
Item Level 24
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| Stat | Black Metal Shortsword | Plaguefang | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item Level | 26 | 24 | −2 |
| Required Level | 21 | −20 | |
| DPS | 13.5 | 15.7 | +2.2 |
| Speed | 1.70 | 2.10 | +0.40 |
| Damage | 16 - 30 | 23 - 43 | |
| Shadow Res | +4 | −4 | |
| Sell Price | 29s 49c | −29s 49c | |
| Binding | Binds when equipped | Binds when picked up |
Δ is Plaguefang minus Black Metal Shortsword: green where Plaguefang is better, red where it is worse (a lower required level is better; speed and sell price have no better side). Total Stats adds up Str, Agi, Sta, Int and Spi.
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