Scarecrow
Lunatic Cultist
The Terra Blade is incredibly dependent on RNG to get before fighting the golem. only after defeating the golem can you manually trigger a solar eclipse. Then being the most likely time one would be capable of crafting it. I think it's entirely fair to compare it to the influx waver not just because of that fact, but because they are essentially the same weapon functionality-wise. The Influx waver is sorry to say superior under most if not all circumstances.Alright, I have no offense against y'all, but the important fact is that we are talking about the Terra Blade you can get before Plantera comparing to something post golem
DPS is not everthing, it is like trying to beat Plantera in its second phase with a Sniper Rifle, Bad Idea, Why?
The tentacles with the biters try to shield Plantera so they absorb the hits, this applies to the wall of flesh as well. Also, I play in Expert so the velocity of the Influx Wave doesn't suit me and lack of pierce drives me insane and the use speed makes me feel like I am using a high power enchanted sword.
Again, I am talking about a sword that can control a solar eclsipe and you get it in early-mid hard mode, as the Influx Wave you obtain close to end game and can't even control a goblin invasion
Also the Terra Blade is my fav color!!!
I get that you like the Terra Blade, but the time in which you are given a fair opportunity to craft it unfortunately makes it obsolete very fast. The only time it would be remotely useful is anywhere before the golem. and if you manage to get it before the golem makes the game up until that point incredibly easy.
It's overpowered for when you can get it, and underpowered for when you're most expected to get it.
In short, I believe the Terra Blade is in the game's current state is unfortunately one of the most poorly tiered weapons.
Personally I think it should be redone, and made to be post golem only, and on par with the influx waver.
The influx waver is already FAR better against a single target, while the Terra Blade would be better for crowds with insane, maybe even infinite penetration
I think a change to the way you get the Terra Blade would be a good addition to this thread.