Sword: Wind Fang
Rarity: 2-Star
Location: Origin Island
Role: Starter — cheapest entry to Sword path
Excalibur Weapon Guide
Excalibur — the 4-Star Sword that defines Broken Blade's endgame
Stats, builds, infusion paths, and every synergy that makes this sword worth the grind.
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Excalibur is a 4-Star Sword in Broken Blade, introduced with the Excalibur update and widely regarded as one of the strongest weapons in the game. Unlike Dragon Slayer (Buster) and Moon Cut (Katana), Excalibur sits at the top of the Sword weapon tree — the endgame reward for players who commit to the Sword path. Its defining feature is massive AoE attacks that clear large enemy groups in seconds, making it the best Sword for farming, bossing, and Sky Spire content. This page covers Excalibur as a weapon: its stats and mechanics, the best race/element/blessing combinations to maximize its power, ore infusion options with hard numbers, and a direct comparison with other Swords so you know exactly where it fits in your progression.
Quick Read
- Weapon Type
- Sword — 4-Star
- Location
- Jotunheim (tower-top forge)
- Special Mechanic
- Massive AoE attacks
- Best Synergy
- Elf / Fire / Tyr or Thor
- Best Infusion
- 2 Holy + 2 Flame (balanced) / 4 Flame (max DPS)
Quick Summary
Excalibur is the endgame Sword in Broken Blade — the culmination of the Sword weapon path that starts with Wind Fang on Origin Island and progresses through Night Whisper on Muspelheim.
It is a 4-Star weapon with massive AoE attacks that make it exceptional for farming large enemy groups, clearing Sky Spire floors, and dealing high burst damage to bosses.
The sword is inspired by Saber's legendary weapon from the Fate series, and its attack animations reflect that heritage — wide sweeping arcs that hit everything in range.
To craft Excalibur you need 3 billion Money, 30 million Gems, 8,500 Sword Pieces across three tiers, 15,000 Fire Seeds, and 100 Holy Grails from Sky Spire Floor 41+. See the Excalibur crafting guide for the full material farming route.
Once crafted, Excalibur can be infused with ores and upgraded through the Forge Master and Soul Forge systems — making it one of the highest-damage weapons in the game when fully optimized.
Weapon Overview
Excalibur is part of the Sword category, which is known for balanced stats that work well for both farming and bossing. Within the Sword category, Excalibur is the clear endgame target:
| Sword | Rarity | Location | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Fang | 2-Star | Origin Island | Starter — cheapest entry to Sword path |
| Night Whisper | 3-Star | Muspelheim | Mid-game — solid upgrade before endgame grind |
| Excalibur | 4-Star | Jotunheim | Endgame — highest Sword damage and AoE |
Sword: Night Whisper
Rarity: 3-Star
Location: Muspelheim
Role: Mid-game — solid upgrade before endgame grind
Sword: Excalibur
Rarity: 4-Star
Location: Jotunheim
Role: Endgame — highest Sword damage and AoE
The key difference between Excalibur and other Swords is its AoE damage profile. While Wind Fang and Night Whisper have decent single-target damage, Excalibur's wide attacks hit everything in a large radius, making it significantly more efficient for clearing groups of enemies.
This AoE advantage matters most in Sky Spire (where clearing multiple enemies per floor is essential for progress), endgame island grinding, and boss fights with adds.
Best Builds for Excalibur
Excalibur is a Sword-type weapon, and its optimal builds center on sustained damage with enough burst for bosses. Here are the best race, element, and blessing combinations for different playstyles:
| Build Type | Race | Element | Blessing | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Around | Elf | Fire | Tyr or Thor | General content, farming, progression balance |
| Max DPS | Vanir | Wind | Odin or Surtr | Speed farming, burst damage, boss rushing |
| Survival / Sustain | Human or Dwarf | Earth | Frigg or Hel | Learning Sky Spire, safer boss fights |
| Balanced Burst | Nether | Thunder | Thor or Odin | Versatile build mixing burst and sustain |
Build Type: All-Around
Race: Elf
Element: Fire
Blessing: Tyr or Thor
Best For: General content, farming, progression balance
Build Type: Max DPS
Race: Vanir
Element: Wind
Blessing: Odin or Surtr
Best For: Speed farming, burst damage, boss rushing
Build Type: Survival / Sustain
Race: Human or Dwarf
Element: Earth
Blessing: Frigg or Hel
Best For: Learning Sky Spire, safer boss fights
Build Type: Balanced Burst
Race: Nether
Element: Thunder
Blessing: Thor or Odin
Best For: Versatile build mixing burst and sustain
Recommended default: Elf race + Fire element + Tyr blessing. This is the standard synergy for Sword weapons in Broken Blade. Elf provides damage bonuses that scale well with Sword, Fire adds consistent damage-over-time, and Tyr amplifies Sword-type attack power.
For Sky Spire farming specifically: Vanir + Wind + Odin. The fast-attack speed from Vanir + Wind lets you clear tower floors faster, and Odin's damage boost helps with the boss floors.
For boss-only content: Nether + Thunder + Thor. This combo gives the highest burst potential against single targets, though it sacrifices some AoE efficiency.
Ore and Infusion Choices
Excalibur can be infused with different ore combinations during crafting, and this choice significantly affects performance. Here is how the main options compare:
| Infusion | Damage Profile | Best For | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Holy + 2 Flame | Balanced — consistent + DoT | General content, all-around performance | Medium |
| 4 Flame | Maximum raw DPS | Boss rushing, speed farming | High |
| 4 Holy | Element-neutral damage | Mixed content, no specific weakness | High |
| 2 Dunder + 2 Storm | Crit-focused burst | Late Sky Spire, crit builds | Very High |
Infusion: 2 Holy + 2 Flame
Damage Profile: Balanced — consistent + DoT
Best For: General content, all-around performance
Cost: Medium
Infusion: 4 Flame
Damage Profile: Maximum raw DPS
Best For: Boss rushing, speed farming
Cost: High
Infusion: 4 Holy
Damage Profile: Element-neutral damage
Best For: Mixed content, no specific weakness
Cost: High
Infusion: 2 Dunder + 2 Storm
Damage Profile: Crit-focused burst
Best For: Late Sky Spire, crit builds
Cost: Very High
2 Holy + 2 Flame is the recommended default for most players. Holy provides consistent damage across all enemy types without weaknesses, while Flame adds damage-over-time that helps against high-health targets like bosses and elite mobs.
4 Flames if you have fire-damage-boosting gear from your race, element, or blessing choices. This setup maximizes raw DPS and is the best choice for players who already spec into Fire element or have gear that boosts flame damage.
Save rare ores for Excalibur, not Dragon Slayer. If you are using Dragon Slayer as a stepping-stone to Excalibur, stick with Diamond + Mythril on Dragon Slayer and save your Holy and Flame ores for the final Excalibur craft.
Excalibur vs Dragon Slayer vs Moon Cut
These three 4-Star weapons represent the endgame target for each weapon type. Here is how they compare:
| Weapon | Type | Primary Strength | Best Content | Grind Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excalibur | Sword | Massive AoE, balanced damage | Farming, Sky Spire, all-around endgame | Hard (Holy Grail farm) |
| Dragon Slayer | Buster | Highest single-target burst | Boss farming, Eclipse Island | Hard (Sacrifice Piece farm) |
| Moon Cut | Katana | Fastest attack speed, clear speed | Speed farming, mob clearing | Hard (Moon Piece farm) |
Weapon: Excalibur
Type: Sword
Primary Strength: Massive AoE, balanced damage
Best Content: Farming, Sky Spire, all-around endgame
Grind Difficulty: Hard (Holy Grail farm)
Weapon: Dragon Slayer
Type: Buster
Primary Strength: Highest single-target burst
Best Content: Boss farming, Eclipse Island
Grind Difficulty: Hard (Sacrifice Piece farm)
Weapon: Moon Cut
Type: Katana
Primary Strength: Fastest attack speed, clear speed
Best Content: Speed farming, mob clearing
Grind Difficulty: Hard (Moon Piece farm)
Excalibur vs Dragon Slayer: Excalibur is the better all-around weapon thanks to its AoE attacks. Dragon Slayer has higher single-target burst but weaker group clear. The popular wisdom is "Dragon Slayer gets you to endgame, Excalibur dominates once you're there." If you can only craft one, and you have the Sword Pieces stockpile, Excalibur is the stronger long-term choice.
Excalibur vs Moon Cut: Moon Cut clears individual enemies faster due to Katana's higher attack speed, but Excalibur's AoE attacks clear groups faster. For Sky Spire floors with many enemies, Excalibur has the edge. For pure single-target farming, Moon Cut is slightly faster. Both are excellent endgame weapons.
Bottom line: If you are already on the Sword path (Wind Fang → Night Whisper), Excalibur is the clear upgrade. Do not switch weapon types at endgame unless you have massive material reserves. The piece farming for a different type from scratch takes weeks.
Weapon Optimization After Crafting
Crafting Excalibur is just the beginning. To maximize its potential, you need to use both upgrade systems available in Broken Blade:
Forge Master NPC — Located on Muspelheim Island inside a small volcano behind the Ragaros boss. The Forge Master upgrades the Element Materials you infused during crafting. Each upgrade level increases the elemental damage bonus, directly boosting your Excalibur's output. Start here — it is the faster upgrade path to unlock.
Soul Forge — Located on the second level of the central tower on Jotunheim Island. The Soul Forge uses Soul Stones obtained from Jotunheim mobs and Sky Spire. This is a separate, stacking upgrade path that works alongside Forge Master upgrades. Soul Forge has a bigger long-term impact but requires more farming.
Priority order: Forge Master first (faster power gain), then Soul Forge (deeper scaling). Aim for Soul Forge level 5+ before tackling the hardest endgame content.
Both upgrades are essential for maximizing Excalibur's performance in Sky Spire Floor 61+ content, where enemy density and toughness require every stat point you can get.
Is Excalibur Worth the Grind?
This is the question every endgame player asks, and the honest answer depends on where you are in progression:
You already have Dragon Slayer: Yes, Excalibur is worth it. Dragon Slayer is your farming tool, but Excalibur is the weapon that pushes your performance over the top in Sky Spire, high-level boss fights, and group content. The AoE advantage is real and noticeable.
You are on the Sword path (Wind Fang or Night Whisper): Absolutely yes. Excalibur is the culmination of your Sword investment. Skipping it means leaving the Sword path's best weapon unmade. The Sword Pieces you have been collecting are specifically for this craft.
You just reached endgame and are choosing your first 4-Star weapon: Consider which weapon type you prefer. If you value balanced AoE damage and all-around performance, go Excalibur. If you prefer boss burst and heavy hits, go Dragon Slayer. If attack speed and farming efficiency matter most, go Moon Cut.
One important note: Excalibur's Holy Grail grind (100 Holy Grails from Sky Spire Floor 41+) is the hardest single-material grind in the game. Do not start it unless you have the patience for repeated Sky Spire runs. The drop rate is approximately 29.6% on Floors 41-60 and 38.61% on Floors 61+, so expect 200-350 runs total.
FAQ
What is Excalibur in Broken Blade?
Excalibur is a 4-Star Sword weapon in Broken Blade, located at the top of the central tower on Jotunheim Island. It is the endgame target of the Sword weapon path, known for its massive AoE attacks that clear large groups of enemies.
What is the best build for Excalibur?
The recommended default build is Elf race + Fire element + Tyr or Thor blessing. For pure DPS, Vanir + Wind + Odin works great. For survival, Human or Dwarf + Earth + Frigg. See the Tier List for detailed synergy breakdowns.
What is the best ore infusion for Excalibur?
2 Holy + 2 Flame is the recommended all-around setup. 4 Flame for max DPS. 4 Holy for element-neutral consistent damage. Avoid using budget ores (Diamond/Mythril) on Excalibur since it is your endgame weapon.
Is Excalibur better than Dragon Slayer?
Excalibur has better AoE and is stronger for all-around endgame content. Dragon Slayer has higher single-target burst. The common wisdom: Dragon Slayer gets you to endgame, Excalibur dominates once you are there. See the Excalibur crafting guide for the farming route comparison.
How does Excalibur compare to Moon Cut?
Moon Cut is faster at single-target clearing due to Katana's higher attack speed. Excalibur outperforms in group clearing due to its AoE attacks. For Sky Spire with many enemies per floor, Excalibur is better. For pure single-target farming, Moon Cut is slightly faster.
What race works best with Excalibur?
Elf is the standard synergy for Sword weapons, providing damage bonuses that scale well. Vanir works for speed-focused builds. Nether provides burst damage alternatives. See the Races guide for full race details.
How do I upgrade Excalibur after crafting?
Two systems: Forge Master on Muspelheim (element upgrade, faster gain) and Soul Forge on Jotunheim (Soul Stone upgrades, bigger long-term impact). Do both. Start with Forge Master.
Is Excalibur worth the Holy Grail grind?
Yes, if you are on the Sword path or already have Dragon Slayer. The AoE advantage is significant for Sky Spire and endgame farming. No, if you prefer Buster or Katana playstyles — stick with Dragon Slayer or Moon Cut instead.
What level should I be to use Excalibur effectively?
Aim for level 14,700+ and at least Soul Forge level 5 before using Excalibur as your main weapon. The sword's full potential requires high stats and upgrade investment. See the Progression Guide for leveling routes.
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