The Darkshard
- DPS
- 28.7
- Combo damage
- 54
- Attacks
- 1
- Reach
- 4 blocks
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
A legendary sword forged in the Deep Dark with amethyst alloy in the blade.
- DPS
- 28.7#19 of 22 · Heavy
- Combo damage
- 541 attacks · 1.88 s
- Reach
- 4 blocks360° swing
- Jump attack
- 182.5 blocks splash radius
- Base weapon
- Greatsword
Where to find The Darkshard
Game dataThe Darkshard has no loot entry of its own: it drops when Greatsword rolls Unique rarity (5% of regular Greatsword drops). Farm Greatsword in these areas.
Honeycomb Fields: 0.48% per fancy chest or mini-boss item (1 in 210), about 483 chests for a 90% chance. Drop calculator
| Area | Rec. level |
|---|---|
 Brave Haven | 1 |
 Honeycomb Fields | 2 |
 Rainy Plains | 21 |
 Singer's Meadow | 33 |
The Darkshard effect
Game dataEvery The Darkshard rolls with this fixed Unique effect, on top of its random effect slot.
Gravity PulseAttacks have a chance to pull all enemies within 5 blocks toward you.
The Darkshard quick verdict
The Darkshard ranks #19 of 22 Heavy weapons by measured DPS (28.7), which puts it in C tier on our tier list.
- DPS rank
- #19 / 22Heavy · 28.7 DPS
- Final hits per second
- 0.53A combo finisher every 1.88 s · #10 of 22 in its class
- Reach
- 4 blocksWidest swing arc: 360°
The Darkshard combo breakdown
CalculatedEach attack's damage (× hits), time to chain, reach and arc. The strip below shows how the 1.88 s combo is spent.
Jump attack
- Damage
- 18
- Stagger
- 75
- Splash damage
- 30%
- Splash radius
- 2.5 blocks
Times are measured to the frame the next attack can start (the fastest chain), at the weapon's attack-speed multiplier. Enchantments and gear effects that change attack speed or damage are not included.
Data from the Minecraft Dungeons II game files, build 1.1.3.0. How we source this
The Darkshard reach and swing arcs
Game dataA top-down view of every attack in the combo: how far it reaches and how wide it sweeps.
- 1Attack 14 blocks · 360° arc
- Each square is one block. You stand at the dot, facing up.
The Darkshard vs mobs: hits to stagger and defeat
CalculatedPick a boss, miniboss or mob to see how many hits of the looping combo it takes to stagger it and to defeat it.
Calculated from base values in the game files: the combo loops, each hit counts at the end of its swing, stagger builds hit by hit until it passes the mob's poise, and resistances to each damage type apply. Item power, enchantments and area threat level are not applied, so use it to compare weapons rather than as an exact count.
Keep the The Darkshard stats open while you play
Combo DPS, reach and swing arc for every melee and ranged weapon, a hit-count matchup against each mob, and one click to compare it, add it to a build or find where it drops.
- Combo DPS & timings
- Reach & swing arc
- Matchup against every mob
How The Darkshard compares
Bars show where The Darkshard sits among the 22 weapons of its class (Heavy): a full bar beats them all.
- DPS
- 28.7
- Combo damage
- 54
- Reach
- 4 blocks
- Arc
- 360°
- Combo time
- 1.88 s
- Jump attack
- 18
Base item: Greatsword
The Darkshard is the Unique version of Greatsword: same base stats and moves, plus a fixed effect.
If your heart is just, even the greatest sword will feel light as a feather.
Enchantments for The Darkshard
16 enchantments fit The Darkshard's slot. Apply them with enchantment books at the Enchantsmith.
Final-hit enchantments such as Ender Mines, Fire Aspect, Frost Crescent fire on every combo finisher: about 0.53 times per second on The Darkshard, #10 of 22 in its class.
| Enchantment | Triggers on | At tier III |
|---|---|---|
 Crash Landing | Jump attack | Jump attack landings deal 5% additional damage and increases knockback by 100%. |
 Ender Mines | Final combo hit, Jump attack, Projectiles | Weapon attacks deploy 4 mines that explode in proximity to enemies or after a short time. |
 Fire Aspect | Final combo hit, Jump attack | Wave deals 50% of weapon damage and sets mobs on fire for a short time. |
 Frost Crescent | Final combo hit, Jump attack | Wave deals 20% of weapon damage and freezes mobs for a short time, slowing their attacks and movement. |
 Healing Smite | Defeating an enemy | Defeating an enemy has a 50% chance to create a Regenerating well for allies. |
 Ichor Blast | Final combo hit | Wave deals 90% of weapon damage and deals additional soul damage for a short time. |
 Lightning Surge | Final combo hit, Jump attack | Wave deals 90% of weapon damage and zaps mobs for a short time, making them weaker but faster. |
 Poison Fog | Final combo hit, Jump attack | Wave deals 30% of weapon damage and poisons mobs for a time. |
 Primed Enchantment | Jump attack | Jump attacks create waves of lightning and ice that damages enemies. |
 Shadowcloak | Defeating an enemy | Grants a 35% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies. |
 Shielding Smite | Defeating an enemy | Defeating an enemy has a 40% chance to create a Fortifying well for allies. |
 Shockwave | Final combo hit, Jump attack | Shockwave deals 50% of weapon damage and increases knockback by 75%. |
 Soul Blast | Final combo hit, Jump attack | Wave deals 75% of weapon damage and deals additional soul damage over time. |
 Swirling | Final combo hit, Jump attack, Projectiles | Swirl deals an additional 100% of weapon damage to nearby enemies. |
 Tempo Theft | Defeating an enemy | Grants a 50% chance to increase movement speed when defeating enemies. |
 Thundering | Dealing damage | Grants a 50% chance for 50% of weapon damage to spread as lightning damage. |
Similar to The Darkshard
Closest by numbers, weight class and archetype.
The Darkshard is a Heavy melee weapon whose 1-attack combo deals 54 damage in 1.88 s, or 28.7 DPS. That ranks #19 of 22 in its class (Heavy). As a Unique it always carries this effect: Attacks have a chance to pull all enemies within 5 blocks toward you. Look for it in Honeycomb Fields, Rainy Plains, Singer's Meadow. 16 enchantments fit its slot.
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The Darkshard FAQ
What is the DPS of The Darkshard in Minecraft Dungeons II?
28.7 DPS against a single target: its 1-attack combo deals 54 damage and takes 1.88 s when chained as fast as the animation allows. Enchantments and gear effects come on top.
Is The Darkshard good?
On damage per second it ranks #19 of 22 in its class (Heavy) with 28.7 DPS. The tier list ranks every weapon in its class on the same measurement.
Where do you find The Darkshard?
The Darkshard drops when Greatsword rolls Unique rarity ( of regular drops). Greatsword drops in 4 areas, including Honeycomb Fields, Rainy Plains, Singer's Meadow; bosses roll Unique more often.
What does The Darkshard do?
The Darkshard is the Unique version of Greatsword. Its fixed effect: Attacks have a chance to pull all enemies within 5 blocks toward you. Base stats and moves are the same as Greatsword.
What enchantments can go on The Darkshard?
16 enchantments fit its slot, including Crash Landing, Ender Mines, Fire Aspect, Frost Crescent, Healing Smite. Each has tiers I–III and some have a Unique tier; the enchantment pages list the exact values.