How to Get the Zenith in Terraria

The Zenith is widely regarded as the most powerful melee weapon in Terraria, capable of dealing massive damage with a dazzling display of all the swords used to craft it. Obtaining the Zenith is a true achievement, requiring players to progress through much of the game's content and collect a series of rare and iconic swords. This guide will walk you through exactly how to get the Zenith in Terraria, including where to find or craft each component and how to put it all together.

What Is the Zenith?

The Zenith is a post-Moon Lord melee weapon that was introduced in the Journey’s End update. It fires a rapid succession of projectiles shaped like all the swords used in its creation. These projectiles arc across the screen, automatically targeting nearby enemies. Due to its immense power and the journey required to craft it, the Zenith is often seen as a reward for reaching the endgame.

Crafting the Zenith: All Required Swords

To craft the Zenith, you need to collect a total of 10 unique swords and then combine them at a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil. Below is a breakdown of each required sword and how to obtain them.

1. Copper Shortsword

This is the basic starting sword for most characters. If you no longer have it, you can easily craft another using:

• Materials: 5 Copper Bars
• Crafting Station: Iron or Lead Anvil

2. Enchanted Sword

The Enchanted Sword can be a bit tricky to find, as it typically spawns in special shrines in the Underground or Surface layer.

• Location: Enchanted Sword Shrines (look for small one-block-wide shafts in the forest biome)
• Alternative Method: Rarely found in Golden Crates from fishing

3. Bee Keeper

Dropped by the Queen Bee, this sword is available in pre-Hardmode and is fairly easy to obtain if you're exploring the Jungle biome.

• Location: Defeat Queen Bee in the Underground Jungle
• Drop Rate: 33%

4. Starfury

Starfury is a magical-looking sword that calls down stars when swung.

• Location: Found in Skyware Chests on Floating Islands
• Alternative Method: Found in Sky Crates (from fishing in the sky biome)

5. Seedler

This weapon is dropped by Plantera, a boss found in the Underground Jungle after defeating the mechanical bosses.

• Location: Defeat Plantera
• Drop Rate: ~14%

6. The Horseman's Blade

A Halloween-themed sword, The Horseman’s Blade is one of the post-Plantera weapons you’ll need.

• Location: Dropped by the Pumpking during the Pumpkin Moon event
• Tip: Best farmed during late-game with high DPS loadouts

7. Influx Waver

This sword is obtained during the Martian Madness event, which is triggered after encountering a Martian Probe in the outer space layer.

• Location: Dropped by Martian Saucer
• Drop Rate: 11%

8. Star Wrath

A celestial sword that calls down a trio of powerful stars, the Star Wrath is one of two swords dropped by the Moon Lord.

• Location: Dropped by Moon Lord
• Drop Rate: ~11%

9. Meowmere

The other Moon Lord drop needed, Meowmere shoots bouncing cat-shaped projectiles that explode on contact.

• Location: Dropped by Moon Lord
• Drop Rate: ~11%

10. Terra Blade

The Terra Blade is an iconic sword crafted by combining two powerful Hardmode weapons.

Step 1: Craft Night’s Edge

To make Night’s Edge, you’ll need four pre-Hardmode swords:

• Blade of Grass: 12 Jungle Spores, 15 Stingers
• Muramasa: Found in Dungeon’s Golden Chests
• Volcano (or Fiery Greatsword): 20 Hellstone Bars
• Light’s Bane or Blood Butcherer: Crafted from Demonite/Crimtane Bars

Combine them at a Demon or Crimson Altar to make Night’s Edge.

Step 2: Craft Excalibur

• Materials: 12 Hallowed Bars (dropped by Mechanical Bosses)
• Crafting Station: Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil

Step 3: Make True Night’s Edge and True Excalibur

• True Night’s Edge: Combine Night’s Edge + 20 Souls of Fright + 20 Souls of Might + 20 Souls of Sight
• True Excalibur: Combine Excalibur + 24 Chlorophyte Bars

Final Step: Craft Terra Blade

• Combine: True Night’s Edge + True Excalibur
• Crafting Station: Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil

Crafting the Zenith

Once you’ve collected all 10 swords, head to a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil and craft the Zenith. No additional materials are required beyond the swords themselves.

Final Zenith Crafting Recipe

• Copper Shortsword
• Enchanted Sword
• Bee Keeper
• Starfury
• Seedler
• The Horseman’s Blade
• Influx Waver
• Star Wrath
• Meowmere
• Terra Blade

Tips for Farming and Efficiency

• Use a Storage System: Keeping track of the swords you’ve collected is crucial. Use labels or chests to store progress.
• Plan Progression Routes: Some swords are tied to specific events or bosses. Plan accordingly to not miss seasonal or rare events.
• Multiplayer: If possible, team up with friends to farm events like Pumpkin Moon or Martian Madness faster.

Why the Zenith Is Worth It

The Zenith’s raw power, incredible range, and unique visuals make it the ultimate melee weapon. It’s ideal for boss fights, events, and clearing waves of enemies with ease. While it requires significant effort, the payoff is more than worth it for any dedicated Terraria player.