Swords are one of the main melee weapon groups in Conan Exiles, the blades you swing at enemies up close. Many of them carry perks, which are extra effects that trigger when a hit lands, such as Bleed, Cripple and Execution. The game sorts swords into short swords, one-handed swords, katanas and two-handed swords. Each type handles a little differently, so the right pick depends on how you like to fight.
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Sword Type
Short Swords
Alligator Bite
A short sword with a gouging edge and bleeding cuts.
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 74
- Heavy Damage
- 81
- Armor Penetration
- 19.8%
- Effects
- Bleed, Gouging
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- Drops from Risen Bones and Siptah ruins bosses on the Isle of Siptah.
Argossean Short Sword
An Argossean weapon from the Architects of Argos set.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 17
- Heavy Damage
- 19
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Architects of Argos Pack
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 5 Branch and 30 Iron Bar after learning the Argossean One-Handed Weapons.
Argossean Short Sword
An Argossean weapon from the Architects of Argos set.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Architects of Argos Pack
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 30 Star Metal Bar after learning the Argossean One-Handed Weapons Epic.
Bad Karma
A Siptah relic unlocked through delving at the Delving Bench.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 36
- Heavy Damage
- 40
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed, Plundering
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- At a Delving Bench, combine an eligible, fully repaired sword with 50 Decaying Eldarium to discover this recipe.
Bad Karma
An Isle of Siptah weapon forged from Eldarium.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 54
- Heavy Damage
- 59
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed, Plundering
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 63 Eldarium after learning the Bad Karma.
Bane of the Dead
A Siptah relic unlocked through delving at the Delving Bench.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 36
- Heavy Damage
- 40
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- At a Delving Bench, combine an eligible, fully repaired sword with 50 Decaying Eldarium to discover this recipe.
Bane of the Dead
An Isle of Siptah weapon forged from Eldarium.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 54
- Heavy Damage
- 59
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 63 Eldarium after learning the Bane of the Dead.
Bloodletter Short Sword
A gladiatorial weapon from the Blood and Sand set.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 17
- Heavy Damage
- 19
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Blood and Sand Pack
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 5 Branch and 30 Iron Bar after learning the Bloodletter One-Handed Weapons.
Bloodletter Short Sword
A gladiatorial weapon from the Blood and Sand set.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Blood and Sand Pack
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 30 Star Metal Bar after learning the Bloodletter One-Handed Weapons Epic.
Corruptor of Souls
A Siptah relic unlocked through delving at the Delving Bench.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 36
- Heavy Damage
- 40
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed, Corrupted
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- At a Delving Bench, combine an eligible, fully repaired sword with 50 Decaying Eldarium to discover this recipe.
Corruptor of Souls
An Isle of Siptah weapon forged from Eldarium.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 54
- Heavy Damage
- 59
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed, Corrupted
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 63 Eldarium after learning the Corruptor of Souls.
Curved Short Sword
A gladiatorial weapon from the Blood and Sand set.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Blood and Sand Pack
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 30 Star Metal Bar after learning the Bloodletter One-Handed Weapons Epic.
Guardsman's Sword
A Siptah relic unlocked through delving at the Delving Bench.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 40
- Heavy Damage
- 44
- Armor Penetration
- 17.84%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- At a Delving Bench, combine an eligible, fully repaired sword with 50 Decaying Eldarium to discover this recipe.
Guardsman's Sword
An Isle of Siptah weapon forged from Eldarium.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 59
- Heavy Damage
- 65
- Armor Penetration
- 17.84%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 63 Eldarium after learning the Guardsman's Sword.
Hardened Steel Short Sword
A hardened-steel short sword suited to late-game crafting.
- Rarity
- Unique
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 47
- Heavy Damage
- 51
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 30 Hardened Steel Bar and 4 Shaped Wood.
Hardened Steel Short Sword
A hardened-steel short sword suited to late-game crafting.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 45
- Heavy Damage
- 50
- Armor Penetration
- 15.3%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 30 Hardened Steel Bar and 4 Shaped Wood after learning the Hardened Steel Short Sword.
Hooked Short Sword
A gladiatorial weapon from the Blood and Sand set.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Blood and Sand Pack
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 30 Star Metal Bar after learning the Bloodletter One-Handed Weapons Epic.
Iron Short Sword
An iron short sword for early blacksmithing.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 17
- Heavy Damage
- 19
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 5 Branch and 30 Iron Bar after learning the Iron Short Sword.
Iron Short Sword
An iron short sword for early blacksmithing.
- Rarity
- Unique
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 22
- Heavy Damage
- 25
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 5 Branch and 30 Iron Bar.
Legslicer
A Siptah relic unlocked through delving at the Delving Bench.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 36
- Heavy Damage
- 40
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed, Cripple
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- At a Delving Bench, combine an eligible, fully repaired sword with 50 Decaying Eldarium to discover this recipe.
Legslicer
An Isle of Siptah weapon forged from Eldarium.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 54
- Heavy Damage
- 59
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed, Cripple
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 63 Eldarium after learning the Legslicer.
Nemedian Short Sword
A Nemedian weapon from the People of the Dragon set.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 17
- Heavy Damage
- 19
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- People of the Dragon Pack
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 5 Branch and 30 Iron Bar after learning the Nemedian One-Handed Weapons.
Nemedian Short Sword
A Nemedian weapon from the People of the Dragon set.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- People of the Dragon Pack
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 30 Star Metal Bar after learning the Nemedian One-Handed Weapons Epic.
Penetrator
A Siptah relic unlocked through delving at the Delving Bench.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 14
- Heavy Damage
- 16
- Armor Penetration
- 34.02%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- At a Delving Bench, combine an eligible, fully repaired sword with 50 Decaying Eldarium to discover this recipe.
Penetrator
An Isle of Siptah weapon forged from Eldarium.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 21
- Heavy Damage
- 24
- Armor Penetration
- 34.02%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 63 Eldarium after learning the Penetrator.
Perfected Hardened Steel Short Sword
A hardened-steel short sword suited to late-game crafting.
- Rarity
- Perfect
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 47
- Heavy Damage
- 52
- Armor Penetration
- 15.84%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 4 Shaped Wood and 30 Hardened Steel Bar after learning the Perfected Hardened Steel Light Weapons.
Relic Hunter Short Sword
A Relic Hunter weapon from the Battle Pass reward line.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 17
- Heavy Damage
- 19
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Battle Pass
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 5 Branch and 30 Iron Bar after learning the Relic Hunter Short Sword.
Relic Hunter Short Sword
A Relic Hunter weapon from the Battle Pass reward line.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Battle Pass
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 30 Star Metal Bar after learning the Relic Hunter Short Sword Epic.
Render
A quick short blade that combines bleeding cuts with a crippling strike.
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 74
- Heavy Damage
- 81
- Armor Penetration
- 19.8%
- Effects
- Bleed, Cripple
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- Drops from Lightwatcher, Risen Bones and Siptah lighthouse boss loot on the Isle of Siptah.
Shadow's Bite
A hardened-steel short sword suited to late-game crafting.
- Rarity
- Unique
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 74
- Heavy Damage
- 81
- Armor Penetration
- 19.8%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 24 Hardened Steel Bar and 2 Shaped Wood.
Short Sword of the Legion
A Siptah relic unlocked through delving at the Delving Bench.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 36
- Heavy Damage
- 40
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- At a Delving Bench, combine an eligible, fully repaired sword with 50 Decaying Eldarium to discover this recipe.
Short Sword of the Legion
An Isle of Siptah weapon forged from Eldarium.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 54
- Heavy Damage
- 59
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 63 Eldarium after learning the Short Sword of the Legion.
Short-Sword of Prince Kraxus
A hardened-steel short sword suited to late-game crafting.
- Rarity
- Unique
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 74
- Heavy Damage
- 81
- Armor Penetration
- 19.8%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 24 Hardened Steel Bar and 2 Shaped Wood.
Shortsword of the Grey Ones
A Grey Ones weapon forged from composite obsidian.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 23.4%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Forge of the First Men from 30 Composite Obsidian, 1 Weapon Handle, 5 Alchemical Base and 1 Blackened Heart after learning the Shortsword of the Grey Ones.
Spiked Short Sword
A gladiatorial weapon from the Blood and Sand set.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Blood and Sand Pack
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 30 Star Metal Bar after learning the Bloodletter One-Handed Weapons Epic.
Star Metal Short Sword
A star-metal short sword made for high-tier combat.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 30 Star Metal Bar after learning the Star Metal Short Sword.
Steel Short Sword
A steel short sword suited to mid-game crafting.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 33
- Heavy Damage
- 36
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 30 Steel Bar and 5 Branch after learning the Steel Short Sword.
Sword of Champions
A light gladiatorial short sword built around fast, bleeding cuts.
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 83
- Heavy Damage
- 91
- Armor Penetration
- 20.7%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Drops from Lotan the Lost on the Exiled Lands or One Lost Behind and Risen Bones on the Isle of Siptah.
Sword of the Reaver
A Siptah relic unlocked through delving at the Delving Bench.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 36
- Heavy Damage
- 40
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- At a Delving Bench, combine an eligible, fully repaired sword with 50 Decaying Eldarium to discover this recipe.
Sword of the Reaver
An Isle of Siptah weapon forged from Eldarium.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 54
- Heavy Damage
- 59
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 63 Eldarium after learning the Sword of the Reaver.
Tarnished Short Sword
A Tarnished design from the Black Lotus Bazaar collection.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 17
- Heavy Damage
- 19
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Black Lotus Bazaar
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 5 Branch and 30 Iron Bar after learning the Tarnished Short Sword.
Tarnished Short Sword
A Tarnished design from the Black Lotus Bazaar collection.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Black Lotus Bazaar
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 30 Star Metal Bar after learning the Tarnished Short Sword Epic.
Titan's Fingernail
A Siptah relic unlocked through delving at the Delving Bench.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 36
- Heavy Damage
- 40
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- At a Delving Bench, combine an eligible, fully repaired sword with 50 Decaying Eldarium to discover this recipe.
Titan's Fingernail
An Isle of Siptah weapon forged from Eldarium.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 54
- Heavy Damage
- 59
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 63 Eldarium after learning the Titan's Fingernail.
Twin-Bladed Short Sword
A gladiatorial weapon from the Blood and Sand set.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Blood and Sand Pack
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 30 Star Metal Bar after learning the Bloodletter One-Handed Weapons Epic.
Vendhyan Caravan Trader Short Sword
A Vendhyan design from the Black Lotus Bazaar collection.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 17
- Heavy Damage
- 19
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Black Lotus Bazaar
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 5 Branch and 30 Iron Bar after learning the Vendhyan Caravan Trader Short Sword.
Vendhyan Caravan Trader Short Sword
A Vendhyan design from the Black Lotus Bazaar collection.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Black Lotus Bazaar
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 30 Star Metal Bar after learning the Vendhyan Caravan Trader Short Sword Epic.
Vendhyan Mystic Short Sword
A Vendhyan design from the Black Lotus Bazaar collection.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 17
- Heavy Damage
- 19
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Black Lotus Bazaar
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 5 Branch and 30 Iron Bar after learning the Vendhyan Mystic Short Sword.
Vendhyan Mystic Short Sword
A Vendhyan design from the Black Lotus Bazaar collection.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Black Lotus Bazaar
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 30 Star Metal Bar after learning the Vendhyan Mystic Short Sword Epic.
Venomdrenched Gladius
A Siptah relic unlocked through delving at the Delving Bench.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 36
- Heavy Damage
- 40
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed, Envenomed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- At a Delving Bench, combine an eligible, fully repaired sword with 50 Decaying Eldarium to discover this recipe.
Venomdrenched Gladius
An Isle of Siptah weapon forged from Eldarium.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 54
- Heavy Damage
- 59
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed, Envenomed
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 63 Eldarium after learning the Venomdrenched Gladius.
Voidforge Gladius
An Isle of Siptah weapon forged from Eldarium.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 54
- Heavy Damage
- 59
- Armor Penetration
- 14.4%
- Effects
- Bleed, Poisoned
- Availability
- Isle of Siptah
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 1 Weapon Handle and 17 Eldarium after learning the Voidforge Gladius.
Zingaran Mercenary Rapier
A Zingaran Mercenary weapon from the Battle Pass reward line.
- Rarity
- Common
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 18
- Heavy Damage
- 19
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Battle Pass
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Blacksmith's Bench from 4 Shaped Wood and 30 Steel Bar after learning the Zingaran Mercenary Rapier.
Zingaran Mercenary Rapier
A Zingaran Mercenary weapon from the Battle Pass reward line.
- Rarity
- Epic
- Weapon Type
- Short Sword
- Damage Type
- Agility
- Light Damage
- 51
- Heavy Damage
- 56
- Armor Penetration
- 16.2%
- Effects
- Bleed
- Availability
- Battle Pass
- How to Get It
- Crafted at the Campaign Blacksmith's Bench from 4 Shaped Wood and 30 Hardened Steel Bar after learning the Zingaran Mercenary Rapier.
How Swords Work in Conan Exiles
Every sword has light attacks and heavy attacks. Light attacks come out quickly and can be strung together into combos, while heavy attacks are slower and generally hit harder. Each attack uses stamina, the energy bar that drains as you fight and refills when you pause. When it runs dry, you can't swing until it recovers, so pacing your attacks matters as much as how hard each one hits.
Each sword's damage scales with either Strength or Agility, depending on the blade. Raising the matching stat is one of the simplest ways to make a sword hit harder, so check which one a sword uses before you build a character around it.
Sword Perks: Bleed, Gouging, Cripple and Execution
Perks are extra effects a sword applies when it hits, and they often shape a fight as much as the raw damage does. Bleed causes damage over time, and repeated hits stack, so the damage builds up. It also ignores armor, which makes it useful against heavily armored enemies. Gouging works in a similar way: it deals a small amount of damage every second for a long time, stacks, ignores armor too, and combines with Bleed.
Cripple slows a target, and repeated hits make the slow stronger. That helps keep a dangerous enemy from closing in or getting away. Execution is the finisher. Once an enemy is badly hurt, it almost always kills them in a single hit, so it's most useful at the end of a fight rather than the start.
Short Swords
Short swords are built for close, quick fights. They come with a lunge and a backstep, which help you close a gap or slip away. They work best against one enemy at a time, so they suit picking off a single target rather than holding back a crowd.
One-Handed Swords
One-handed swords leave your off hand free, so you can hold a shield or a throwing axe. That freedom comes with a trade-off, since one-handed swords generally hit for less than two-handed ones. They suit players who want to keep a shield up while still fighting with a blade.
Katanas
Katanas are two-handed, so a shield doesn't fit alongside one. They have their own moveset, so they feel different to swing than other swords. Bleed shows up often in this group, which makes katanas a good match for players who want steady damage over time.
Two-Handed Swords
Two-handed swords take both hands, so there's no room for a shield. They generally hit harder than one-handed swords, but they swing more slowly, and their longer blades reach further. Cripple shows up often in this group, so these swords suit players who want to control the pace of a fight.
How to Get Swords
Many swords are crafted at a Blacksmith's Bench, the station for making metal weapons. Recipes call for metal bars such as iron, steel or obsidian, plus a weapon handle or branches, depending on the blade. Star Metal is a high-tier material, but it's hard to gather because it comes from meteorites.
Legendary swords work differently. Most come from bosses and special loot, and they're rare, so getting one usually takes repeated attempts.
The Best Swords to Aim For
The best sword is usually the one whose perk fits your fight. Sword of Champions is a short sword with Bleed, so it suits players who want steady damage over time. Jagged Edge, a katana, pairs Bleed with Gouging for the same approach. Alligator Bite, a short sword with Gouging, takes that same steady approach, and its off hand stays free for a shield.
For control, Render is a short sword with Cripple, which helps keep a fast enemy at a distance. The two-handed Mastodon Killer and The Papyrus Blade also carry Cripple, and The Papyrus Blade adds Paper Cut, a light damage-over-time effect that doesn't stack. Musashi's Black Blade, a katana, combines Cripple with Bleed.
For finishing fights, Annihilator is a two-handed sword with Cripple and Execution, so it can slow an enemy and then finish them off. Curved Slayer, a katana, pairs Bleed with Execution for a similar finishing style. Pick the sword whose perks match the fights you run into most, since the effects matter more than the name.
FAQ
Can you dual wield swords in Conan Exiles?
Not in the usual way. Only a few pairings exist, and they depend on specific weapons rather than on any two swords you pick.
Where do legendary swords drop?
Alligator Bite, a short sword with Gouging, is one example. It drops from Risen Bones and ruin bosses on the Isle of Siptah, and it may take more than one kill to get.
Does Bleed work on every enemy?
No. Bleed is blood loss, so it doesn't work on undead or on creatures without blood.
Does Cripple stop an enemy in place?
No. The slow has a cap, and even a heavily slowed enemy can still move, so think of Cripple as a way to keep a threat at a distance rather than pin it down.