Double Daggers

The Double Daggers are a light melee option for players who favor speed over strength. Built around the idea that one blade alone isn't quick enough, this weapon delivers six rapid hits across three swings, making it one of the fastest-attacking melee weapons in the game — but each strike lands for only 9 damage, the lightest per-hit output measured.

That tradeoff defines the weapon's performance. Dummy testing measured roughly 4.1 hits per second and a best-case output around 207 damage per second, the lowest recorded among tested melee weapons despite its blistering pace. The combo totals 42 damage, with modest stagger at 17.5 and a short 2.8-block reach, so you need to stay close and keep the chain going to make up for the weak individual hits.

You can pick the Double Daggers up in Howling Woods, The Deep Dark, and Rainy Plains. Because the raw numbers lag behind heavier alternatives, it sits in D tier on the weapon tier list and works best as an early pickup rather than an endgame staple.

The weapon's speed does give it a niche. Its many rapid hits synergize naturally with Lightning Surge, which adds extra strikes on top of your already-frequent attacks, and fast, lightweight builds can pair it with on-hit effects through enchanting. If you enjoy a frantic, in-your-face playstyle and are willing to trade raw damage for tempo, compare it with the similarly quick Double Sickles or the punchy Gauntlets.