The Thousand Cuts
- DPS
- 34.7
- Combo damage
- 70
- Attacks
- 3
- Reach
- 4.3 blocks
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
A nimble sword for the fencing virtuoso that strikes faster than other blades.
Where to find The Thousand Cuts
Game dataThe Thousand Cuts has no loot entry of its own: it drops when Rapier rolls Unique rarity (5% of regular Rapier drops). Farm Rapier 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 |
|---|---|
 Honeycomb Fields | 2 |
 Frozen Highlands | 26 |
 Ravines | — |
The Thousand Cuts quick verdict
The Thousand Cuts ranks #8 of 10 Light weapons by measured DPS (34.7), which puts it in C tier on our tier list.
- DPS rank
- #8 / 10Light · 34.7 DPS
- Final hits per second
- 0.5A combo finisher every 2.02 s · #10 of 10 in its class
- Reach
- 4.3 blocksWidest swing arc: 12°
The Thousand Cuts combo breakdown
CalculatedEach attack's damage (× hits), time to chain, reach and arc. The strip below shows how the 2.02 s combo is spent.
Jump attack
- Damage
- 22
- Stagger
- 37
- 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 Thousand Cuts reach and swing arcs
Game dataA top-down view of every attack in the combo: how far it reaches and how wide it sweeps.
- 12Attacks 1, 23.8 blocks · 12° arc
- 3Attack 34.3 blocks · 8° arc
- Each square is one block. You stand at the dot, facing up.
The Thousand Cuts 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 Thousand Cuts 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 Thousand Cuts compares
Bars show where The Thousand Cuts sits among the 10 weapons of its class (Light): a full bar beats them all.
- DPS
- 34.7
- Combo damage
- 70
- Reach
- 4.3 blocks
- Arc
- 12°
- Combo time
- 2.02 s
- Jump attack
- 22
Base item: Rapier
The Thousand Cuts is the Unique version of Rapier: same base stats and moves, plus a fixed effect.
A nimble and narrow blade that strikes with fierce ferocity.
Enchantments for The Thousand Cuts
16 enchantments fit The Thousand Cuts'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 0.5 times per second on The Thousand Cuts, #10 of 10 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 Thousand Cuts
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The Thousand Cuts is a Light melee weapon whose 3-attack combo deals 70 damage in 2.02 s, or 34.7 DPS. That ranks #8 of 10 in its class (Light). As a Unique it always carries this effect: Increases melee attack speed by 30%. Look for it in Honeycomb Fields, Frozen Highlands, Ravines. 16 enchantments fit its slot.
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The Thousand Cuts FAQ
What is the DPS of The Thousand Cuts in Minecraft Dungeons II?
34.7 DPS against a single target: its 3-attack combo deals 70 damage and takes 2.02 s when chained as fast as the animation allows. Enchantments and gear effects come on top.
Is The Thousand Cuts good?
On damage per second it ranks #8 of 10 in its class (Light) with 34.7 DPS. The tier list ranks every weapon in its class on the same measurement.
Where do you find The Thousand Cuts?
The Thousand Cuts drops when Rapier rolls Unique rarity ( of regular drops). Rapier drops in 3 areas, including Honeycomb Fields, Frozen Highlands, Ravines; bosses roll Unique more often.
What does The Thousand Cuts do?
The Thousand Cuts is the Unique version of Rapier. Its fixed effect: Increases melee attack speed by 30%. Base stats and moves are the same as Rapier.
What enchantments can go on The Thousand Cuts?
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.