A large aspect ofStardew Valleyis 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 forvillagers they want to romance, and explore new and exciting areas within the game.
There are four different types of weapons withinStardew 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 thebest weapons inStardew Valley.
Updated on August 06, 2025, by Usama Ali:Stardew Valley’s Update 1.6, brought a wave of exciting new content and improvements to the game, including new weapons. The right weapon can make all the difference in the Mines, which is why players need to find the best one. All weapons offer certain stat boosts, such as increased damage, critical hit chance, or attack speed. While the final decision is entirely up to the player, this guide highlights the best weapons choices following the 1.6 update.
22Meowmere
20-20 Damage, +4 Speed, +2 Weight
The Meowmere is a unique sword weapon inStardew 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 theMeowmere, they explode into a shower of rainbow sparkles.
The Meowmere is the only sword inStardew Valleythat 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.
21Wicked Kris
24-30 Damage, +4 Crit Chance
As a rule, daggers are faster than any other melee weapon inStardew Valley. Although the damage might be lower, the ability to land more strikes makes daggers an excellent choice for combat. TheWicked Krisis 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.
20Iridium Needle
20-35 Damage, +6 Crit. Chance, +200 Crit. Power
Even though it looks tiny, theIridium Needleis a powerful dagger weapon inStardew 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.
19Master Slingshot
Damage Dependent on Ammo (Est. 50-202)
TheMaster Slingshotis the best slingshot inStardew 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.
18Dwarf Dagger
32-38 Damage, +1 Speed
If fans are looking for a strong defensive weapon, theDwarf Daggeris a fantastic way to keep those monsters at bay. To obtain this weapon, players must explore theVolcano Dungeon on Ginger Island. The dagger has a 1/21* chance of being found in a common chest.
With a defense statistic of +6, this dagger has the highest defense level inStardew 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.
17Yeti Tooth
26-42 Damage, +4 Defense, +10 Crit. Power
TheYeti Tooth’s combination of high damage, critical power, and defense makes it an amazing weapon forearly-gameStardew Valleyplayers. 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.
16Tempered Broadsword
29-44 Damage, +3 Defense, +3 Weight
While its attack speed is slower than some other swords, theTempered Broadswordis 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.
15Steel Falchion
28-46 Damage, +4 Speed, +20 Crit. Power
While it may not be the most powerful weapon in the long run, TheSteel Falchionis 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.
14Obsidian Edge
30-45 Damage, -1 Speed, +10 Crit Power
Obsidian Edgeis cool in both appearance and name. This wicked black blade does between 30-45 damage, giving it one of the broader damage ranges out ofStardew’sweapons. Unfortunately, this heavy sword does come with a -1 speed nerf, which balances out with a +10 crit power. While this seems like a rough deal, most big weapons come with a speed penalty to stop players from becoming invincible.
To obtain this sick sword, players will have to prove themselves in some serious combat. This weapon is located on floor 90 of The Mines, meaning it’s not something all players will be able to get their hands on. To make it even more exclusive, Obsidian Edge isn’t sold in the Adventurer’s Guild - so only the bravest will wield it.
13Dark Sword
30-45 Damage, 9% Vampiric
TheDark Swordis a fan favorite. This weapon has some amazing stats, but to find it, players will require a little luck. In the Quarry, players willdiscover Skull Cavern. This area is populated with Haunted Skulls. When killing these mobs, there is a 1.3% chance that the Dark Sword will be dropped.
The best thing about the Dark Sword is its Vampiric stat. With this stat, players will have a 9% chance of gaining between 9-10.67% of a monster’s health after killing it. Additionally, this sword can deal 30-45 damage and has +2 crit chance, although it is slower than many other weapons with -5 speed and +5 weight.
