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
Flame Seared Sword
Binds when equipped
One-HandOne-Handed Sword
32 - 60 DamageSpeed 2.60
(17.7 damage per second)
Requires Level 23
Sells for 97 Silver 16 Copper to vendors
Item Level 28
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| Stat | Black Metal Shortsword | Flame Seared Sword | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item Level | 26 | 28 | +2 |
| Required Level | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| DPS | 13.5 | 17.7 | +4.2 |
| Speed | 1.70 | 2.60 | +0.90 |
| Damage | 16 - 30 | 32 - 60 | |
| Shadow Res | +4 | −4 | |
| Sell Price | 29s 49c | 97s 16c | +67s 67c |
| Binding | Binds when equipped | Binds when equipped |
Δ is Flame Seared Sword minus Black Metal Shortsword: green where Flame Seared Sword 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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