Rusty Short Sword
A forgotten sword from long gone days. Commonly found among the ashes of Embervale.
- Required level
- 40
- Source
- Fell Enemy Drop
- Attack speed
- 0.6s
- Scales with
- STR (Strength)
- Slot tier
- S — One-handed Swords
Estimated damage
Level 50109Damage
- Base
- 85(78.0%)
- Shroud
- 24(22.0%)
Sources: enshrouded.wiki.gg (pre-1.0) for every value on this page. Enshrouded 1.0 was released on 2026-10-15; these values have not been checked against it.
Not yet matched to a 1.0 item: the 1.0 server files carry no English names, and this weapon's wiki stats did not single out one of the 510 weapons in them. The 506 that did are in the 1.0 weapon database.
Legendary perks (3)
Magic Shroud DamageAdds Magic Shroud Damage equal to 10% of base damage
ViciousIncreased Backstab Damage
SneakyIncreased Sneak Attack Damage
About this slot
The One-handed Swords slot is rated S for current Enshrouded meta. All-purpose melee. The sword-and-shield combo is the Tank's bread and butter; scales with STR.
Rusty Short Sword FAQ
How do I get Rusty Short Sword in Enshrouded?
Rusty Short Sword drops in Fell Enemy Drop. As a legendary weapon, it's gated behind a specific Hollow Halls boss, Sun Temple chest, or biome-specific encounter — farm the region listed above for a guaranteed shot.
What level is required for Rusty Short Sword?
Rusty Short Sword requires character level 40 to wield. End-game tier — only viable in Albaneve Summits / Veilwater Basin progression.
What attribute does Rusty Short Sword scale with?
Rusty Short Sword is a One-handed Swords weapon, which scales with STR (Strength). Invest attribute points into STR to push Rusty Short Sword's damage to its level cap.
What perks does Rusty Short Sword have?
Rusty Short Sword carries 3 named perks: Magic Shroud Damage, Vicious, Sneaky. These compound on top of base damage and are what flag it legendary — mundane drops carry no perks.
What builds use Rusty Short Sword?
Rusty Short Sword is a One-handed Swords weapon — see the matching build hubs linked above for preset loadouts that prioritise this slot. Best fit is typically the primary archetype for this weapon family.