A large aspect of Stardew Valley is collecting ores and minerals for crafting and upgrading. But the mines are littered with deadly slimes, crabs, mummies, serpents, etc., so it’s important to have a strong weapon. Clearing the mines and dungeons will also allow players to complete quests, get shiny gifts for villagers they want to romance, and explore new and exciting areas within the game.
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Stardew Valley: All Weapon Types, Explained
There are a few different options for weapons in Stardew Valley, and each have their own unique qualities.
There are four different types of weapons within Stardew Valley; Swords, Daggers, Clubs, and Slingshots. These weapons all come with different stats to help players move faster, build their defense, increase the chance for a critical attack, and much more. These are the best weapons in Stardew Valley.
Updated on September 7, 2025, by Usama Ali: With Stardew Valley’s recent updates, weapons have been improved and expanded, giving players more powerful options in combat. Each weapon comes with unique stats, which means choosing the right one can make all the difference in combat. Some weapons are built for raw power, others for quick precision, and a few even come with special abilities that set them apart. This guide has been updated to cover some more weapons that can help players conquer any challenge in the valley.
Meowmere
20-20 Damage, +4 Speed, +2 Weight
- How To Get It: Place the Far Away Stone on the plant pedestal inside the basement of Wizard’s Tower.
The Meowmere is a unique sword weapon in Stardew Valley's 1.6 update, added as a special nod to the popular game Terraria. It's a distinctive pink and blue sword with a cat-shaped hilt. Upon defeating an enemy with the 
Meowmere, they explode into a shower of rainbow sparkles.
The Meowmere is the only sword in Stardew Valley that deals a consistent, unchanging amount of damage with every swing. This makes it stand out from other weapons, whose damage can fluctuate or increase with upgrades. Nonetheless, the Meowmere is mainly a cosmetic weapon, as its damage output is outclassed by other high-level swords.
Holy Blade
20–27 Damage, +4 Speed, +2 Defense, Crusader Enchantment
- How To Get It: The Holy Blade can be found as loot in the Mines on floors 80 and deeper. It has a chance to appear in crates and barrels.
Introduced in Update 1.6, the 
Holy Blade is a fast and balanced sword with both offensive and defensive power. With its +4 Speed, it strikes faster than slower weapons, while the +2 Defense helps mitigate incoming damage.
What sets the Holy Blade apart is its built-in Crusader enchantment, which grants 50% extra damage against undead and void enemies such as mummies, ghosts, skeletons, and shadow creatures. It also prevents mummies from reviving, making it especially valuable in the Skull Cavern. With its mix of speed, survivability, and situational bonuses, the Holy Blade stands out as one of the best mid-game swords in Stardew Valley.
Wicked Kris
24-30 Damage, +4 Crit Chance
- How to get it: Dropped by Haunted Skulls (Quarry and Mines) and in Boxes and Barrels
As a rule, daggers are faster than any other melee weapon in Stardew Valley. Although the damage might be lower, the ability to land more strikes makes daggers an excellent choice for combat. The 
Wicked Kris is one of the stronger daggers, dealing between 24-30 damage with each strike - earning this vicious little weapon its name.
Finding a Wicked Kris is easier than a lot of other weapons, although it cannot be purchased from the Adventurer's Guild. There's a chance it'll be dropped by a Haunted Skull, which inhabits both The Quarry and the Mines. It can also be found by breaking boxes and barrels in the mines, which means players better start smashing.
Iridium Needle
20-35 Damage, +6 Crit. Chance, +200 Crit. Power
- How To Get It: The Iridium Needle is a rare drop obtained from special slimes that spawn in the Mines during Qi's "Danger in the Deep" challenge, activated by using the Shrine of Challenge.
Even though it looks tiny, the 
Iridium Needle is a powerful dagger weapon in Stardew Valley. It has the highest base critical strike chance and critical power among all weapons. Interestingly, players can increase the Iridium Needle's effectiveness by strategically combining crit-boosting equipment, professions, and food buffs.
At its peak, it can reach a 48.99% critical strike chance, with each critical hit delivering 14 times the normal damage. With the addition of +9 Luck from food and ring combinations, this critical strike chance can be further boosted to an impressive 60.01%. This makes the Iridium Needle an amazing choice for players who prioritize high-damage, high-risk gameplay.
Kudgel
27–40 Damage, +50 Crit. Power, +2 Weight
- How To Get It: The Kudgel can be obtained as a possible reward from the floor 80 chest in the Mines if the Remixed Mine Rewards option is enabled. It also has a chance to drop from crates and barrels found on floors 100 and above in the Mines.
The Kudgel is a heavy-hitting club weapon that excels at knocking enemies back and dealing devastating critical hits. Its natural drawback is a slower swing speed, but the tradeoff comes in the form of a massive +50 boost to Crit. Power.
When critical hits land, the Kudgel can deal incredible bursts of damage, making it especially effective in deeper dungeon runs. The added +2 Weight further increases its knockback potential, giving players a bit more control against swarms of enemies. It is rightfully called a brute’s companion.
Master Slingshot
Damage Dependent on Ammo (Est. 50-202)
- How to get it: Floor 70 of The Mines
The 
Master Slingshot is the best slingshot in Stardew Valley. It can be found on floor 70 in The Mines as a reward for descending. This weapon can be challenging to use, but as the only projectile weapon in the game, it can be useful for taking out monsters at a distance.
The damage a slingshot can deal is completely dependent on the type of ammunition equipped. To do the most damage, players should use Iridium ore which causes 50-202 damage, or Gold which does 30-122.
Dwarf Dagger
32-38 Damage, +1 Speed
- How to get it: 1/21 Chance of spawning in a common chest
If fans are looking for a strong defensive weapon, the 
Dwarf Dagger is a fantastic way to keep those monsters at bay. To obtain this weapon, players must explore the Volcano Dungeon on Ginger Island. The dagger has a 1/21* chance of being found in a common chest.
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With a defense statistic of +6, this dagger has the highest defense level in Stardew Valley. Additionally, the Dwarf Dagger gives players +1 Speed, +2 Crit Chance, and +5 Weight. In total, it can deal 32- 38 damage to monsters.
Yeti Tooth
26-42 Damage, +4 Defense, +10 Crit. Power
- How To Get It: Inside boxes and barrels on Floors 80-90 of the Mines.
The 
Yeti Tooth's combination of high damage, critical power, and defense makes it an amazing weapon for early-game Stardew Valley players. This sword has a unique icy blue appearance, reflecting its Yeti origins. Even though the Yeti Tooth gives the impression that it has some chilling effects, it unfortunately does not.
The Yeti Tooth boasts a base damage of 26-42 and a +10 Critical Power, which deals additional damage on critical strikes. Additionally, the sword provides +4 Defense, offering decent protection against enemy attacks. It can be found by breaking boxes and barrels on Floors 80-90 of the Mines.
Tempered Broadsword
29-44 Damage, +3 Defense, +3 Weight
- How To Get It: Inside boxes and barrels on Floors 40+ of the Skull Cavern.
While its attack speed is slower than some other swords, the 
Tempered Broadsword is definitely a reliable and sturdy weapon. It has a high base Damage of 29-44 and comes with a +3 Defense bonus, making it excellent for protecting against enemy attacks. Besides this, the Tempered Broadsword gives a +3 Weight bonus, which means it can knock enemies back even further when they get hit.
The Tempered Broadsword can be found inside boxes and barrels on Floors 40+ of the Skull Cavern. However, if players have enabled remixed rewards when starting a new save file, they may be able to get the Tempered Broadsword as a chest reward on Floor 90 of the Mines.
Steel Falchion
28-46 Damage, +4 Speed, +20 Crit. Power
- How To Get It: After reaching Floor 90 of the Mines, purchase it from the Adventurer’s Guild for 9,000 gold.
While it may not be the most powerful weapon in the long run, The 
Steel Falchion is a decent sword for early-game players. Its combination of high critical power and fast attack speed makes it an impressive choice for a sword. With a +20 Critical Power stat, the Steel Falchion has a significantly higher chance of dealing additional damage on critical hits.
The Steel Falchion has a base Damage of 28-46 which is pretty decent for early and mid-game monsters. Players can purchase it from the Adventurer’s Guild for 9,000 gold, or find it inside boxes and barrels on floors 40+ of the Skull Cavern.