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Short Sword
Short Sword is one of Moonlighter 2's four main weapon families and supports a fast, close-range combat style.
Early Access (checked Sep 2, 2026)Verified
- Family
- Short Sword
- Variant
- Base family
- Playstyle
- Fast close-range pressure
- Availability
- Early Access
Combat identity
Short Sword is one of Moonlighter 2's four main weapon families and supports a fast, close-range combat style.
The cited description points to fast close-range pressure. Use that as a starting identity, then judge the weapon by reach, recovery, and how safely it handles the rooms you are actually clearing.
Special mechanic
No separate special description was included in the source summary.
How to test it
- Use a familiar encounter so enemy knowledge does not hide the weapon's strengths or weaknesses.
- Start with the shortest safe attack sequence and add commitment only when the recovery stays reliable.
- Change one major perk or armor choice at a time so the result remains understandable.
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Sources
Official overview of released Early Access content; mechanics can still change before 1.0.