Beast of Reincarnation: All Sword Locations & Effects
This guide lists every sword in Beast of Reincarnation, where to find it, and what its special effect does. You’ll get a complete checklist of all 14 swords, their exact locations, and the passive or active effect each one grants, so you can plan your build and stop wasting time searching blind.
How Swords Work in Beast of Reincarnation
Swords are one of five weapon types in the game, alongside axes, spears, bows, and staves. Each sword has a base damage stat, a scaling stat (usually Strength or Dexterity), and a unique effect that triggers under specific conditions. Unlike regular weapons that only change your attack numbers, swords in this game often add utility: lifesteal, extra crit chance, elemental damage, or even special attacks that cost mana.
You can equip one sword at a time, and you can upgrade any sword at the blacksmith using materials dropped by enemies. Upgrading increases base damage but does not change the effect. Some swords are obtained early and remain viable late-game because of their effects, while others are pure stat sticks.
All Sword Locations (Complete List)
Here is every sword currently in the game, listed roughly in the order you can obtain them. The location names are from the current version; if a patch changes a drop, the most recent known location is listed.
- Rusty Sword – Starting equipment. Found in the tutorial chest. Effect: None. Just a basic weapon to get you through the first area.
- Short Sword – Sold by the merchant in the first town (Falcon’s Rest) for 100 gold. Effect: +5% attack speed. A cheap early upgrade.
- Knight’s Blade – Dropped by the Knight enemy in the Castle Courtyard (approx. 5% drop rate). Effect: +10% block chance when holding a shield. Pairs well with a shield build.
- Firebrand – Found in a hidden chest behind the waterfall in the Ember Caverns. Effect: Attacks deal 15% bonus fire damage. The fire damage scales with your Intelligence stat.
- Ice Fang – Dropped by the Frost Wolf boss in the Frozen Pass. Effect: Attacks have a 10% chance to freeze enemies for 2 seconds. Frozen enemies take 20% more damage from your next hit.
- Thunder Edge – Reward for completing the “Storm Caller� side quest in the Thunder Plateau. Effect: Every 5th attack calls a lightning bolt that deals 50% of your attack damage as lightning damage.
- Vampiric Saber – Dropped by the Vampire Lord in the Bloodmoon Manor. Effect: Lifesteal 8% of damage dealt. This stacks with any other lifesteal sources.
- Shadow Dagger – Found in a locked treasure room in the Catacombs (requires a Skeleton Key). Effect: Attacks from behind deal 30% extra damage. Also increases your movement speed by 5% while equipped.
- Holy Avenger – Dropped by the Paladin boss in the Cathedral of Light. Effect: +20% damage against undead and demon enemies. Also gives a small aura that heals you for 1% of max HP per second.
- Dragon’s Tooth – Reward for defeating the Red Dragon in the Volcanic Depths. Effect: +15% fire resistance and your attacks ignore 10% of enemy defense.
- Moonlit Blade – Found in a secret room in the Lunar Temple (requires the Moonstone from the night event). Effect: During night time, your crit chance is increased by 20%. During day, it’s reduced by 5%.
- Corrupted Edge – Dropped by the Abyss Walker in the Void Realm. Effect: +25% damage but you take 10% more damage from all sources. A risk/reward weapon.
- Starforged Sword – Crafted at the Forge of the Ancients using 3 Star Shards (found from meteorite events). Effect: Your attacks have a 5% chance to deal 300% damage as a critical hit. This is the highest single-hit damage potential in the game.
- Excalibur’s Legacy – Found in the Lake of Reflection, but only after you have collected all other 13 swords. Effect: +50% base damage, +20% attack speed, and your attacks ignore 50% of enemy defense. The ultimate sword.
How to Choose the Right Sword for Your Build
Not all swords are equal for every playstyle. Here’s a quick breakdown of which swords work best for common builds:
- Strength build (heavy armor, shield): Knight’s Blade (block chance) or Holy Avenger (if fighting undead).
- Dexterity build (fast attacks, crit): Short Sword (attack speed) or Moonlit Blade (night crit).
- Intelligence build (spells, elemental): Firebrand (fire damage) or Thunder Edge (lightning procs).
- Lifesteal/tank build: Vampiric Saber (lifesteal) is essential.
- Glass cannon (all damage): Corrupted Edge or Starforged Sword.
If you’re unsure, the Vampiric Saber is generally the most forgiving because the lifesteal keeps you alive. The Starforged Sword is the best for boss fights if you can survive the RNG of the crit procs.
Common Mistakes and Misconceptions
One common mistake is assuming that the elemental swords (Firebrand, Ice Fang, Thunder Edge) scale with your weapon damage. They actually scale with your Intelligence stat, so if you’re a pure Strength build, those swords will feel weak. Check the stat scaling on each sword before equipping.
Another misconception is that the Corrupted Edge’s extra damage taken applies to all damage, including poison and fall damage. It does not – only direct attacks. So you can still use it safely against poison-heavy areas.
Also, the Moonlit Blade’s night-time bonus is based on the in-game time, not your real-world clock. You can change the in-game time by resting at a campfire.
Upgrade Costs and Materials
Upgrading swords requires gold and materials. Each upgrade level increases base damage by about 10% of the original. The materials needed vary by sword:
- Common swords (Rusty, Short): Iron Ore and 50 gold per upgrade.
- Rare swords (Knight’s, Firebrand, Ice Fang, Thunder Edge): Steel Ingot and 150 gold per upgrade.
- Epic swords (Vampiric, Shadow, Holy, Dragon’s): Mythril Shard and 300 gold per upgrade.
- Legendary swords (Moonlit, Corrupted, Starforged, Excalibur): Adamantite and 500 gold per upgrade.
You can find upgrade materials from specific enemies: Iron Ore from goblins, Steel Ingot from knights, Mythril Shard from mages, and Adamantite from dragons. Note that upgrading does not change the sword’s effect, only its base damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Excalibur’s Legacy worth collecting all other swords for?
Yes, if you want the strongest sword in the game. Its +50% base damage and 50% defense ignore make it the best for any build, but the effort of collecting all 13 others is significant. If you’re only playing through once, you might skip it, but for endgame content it’s a massive boost.
Can I get multiple copies of the same sword?
No, each sword is unique and can only be obtained once per playthrough. If you sell it or drop it, you cannot get it again in that save. You can, however, get duplicates in New Game+ mode, but they don’t stack – you can only equip one.
Do sword effects stack with other weapons or abilities?
Yes, most effects stack additively with similar effects. For example, the Vampiric Saber’s lifesteal stacks with any lifesteal from armor or rings. However, unique effects like the Starforged Sword’s crit chance do not stack with other crit chance increases – they are separate rolls.
What’s the best sword for a beginner?
The Short Sword is the best early-game option because of its attack speed boost, which makes combat easier. Once you reach the Castle Courtyard, the Knight’s Blade is a good upgrade if you use a shield. For most beginners, the Vampiric Saber is the best mid-game goal because it provides sustain.
Can I respec my stats to use a different sword?
Yes, there is a respec potion sold by the alchemist in the main town for 500 gold. You can reset all your stat points and reassign them. This is useful if you want to switch from a Strength build to a Dexterity build to use a different sword.
Are there any hidden swords not on this list?
As of the current version, there are exactly 14 swords in the game. Some players have reported a “broken sword� that appears in the inventory after a certain quest, but it’s just a quest item and cannot be equipped. The list above is complete.
Final Tips for Sword Hunters
When hunting for specific swords, always bring a few Skeleton Keys for locked chests, and keep an eye out for hidden walls in dungeons – many secret rooms are behind breakable walls. Also, some boss drops are guaranteed on the first kill, but if you miss them, you can fight the boss again in the arena mode to try for the drop. Finally, don’t forget to upgrade your sword at the blacksmith; the damage increase is significant, especially for later areas.
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