How do I make this sprite better

[ThatGuyGabe]

I was making a sword for my mod, and wondering what can make it better? I want it to be more terraria like.

 

[Raw Snail]

Not an artist, but I feel like it's the shading. Most swords have much simpler shading than yours. Also, lots of Terraria swords have stronger outlines.

 

[EyeOfTheCosmos]

i'd suggest less different shades, like you have 5 or 6 different white colors, you should make that less, like 2 or 3.

 

[ThatGuyGabe]

Scrapped this sprite because I did not like it, but I made a new sprite that is way better.

 

[EyeOfTheCosmos]

Scrapped this sprite because I did not like it, but I made a new sprite that is way better.

yes that looks very cool. I see it is called Cool Sword. I agree with the name

 

[ThatGuyGabe]

Thanks!

 

[Raw Snail]

Agreed, this one looks much better

 

[SilkyVol2]

I'd say use some darker shading to make your sword stand out better against the backgrounds of Terraria,

Dark enough to stad out during the daytime, but not dark enough that it becomes invisible at night

 

[ПYX]

I was making a sword for my mod, and wondering what can make it better? I want it to be more terraria like.

The texture of the blade is incredible, try making an darker outline around the sword. for the hilt i suggest looking at other swords and compare them

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It lacks contrast and depth due to having added too much shades, try to think as if u are making an 3d sword when making shadow/lighting