Apex Machete
The weapon brandishes an interlocking pattern of dark and light by partially covering its fuller with a blackened outer shell. The sword's sides are asymmetric, making one ideal for slashing while the other excels in prying or hacking through its pronounced claw-like appendage.
Weapon stats
- Required level
- 45
- Source / drop region
- Veilwater Basin
- Attack speed
- 0.6s
- Scales with
- STR (Strength)
Legendary perks (4)
- Piercing Damage
- Precise
- Ruthless
- Stalking
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.
Builds that use this slot
- Endgame Meta — 184 ptsHybrid
Reference build that pushes the 184-point cap. Battlemage core with Healer + Barbarian splice — the build you respec into once everything else unlocks.
- Solo Adventurer HybridHybrid
Designed for solo play. Survives early Springlands, scales through Kindlewastes, never needs a co-op partner. Warrior survival + Ranger ranged + Mage utility.
Other One-handed Swords
Same category — likely alternatives at the same level band.
- Acid Cleaver
A cleaver coated with acid and bile. Its victims can mend the bleeding but rarely stop the toxins from spreading.
Lv 40 - Aurora Sword
All incoming light fractures on the surface of this elegant blade, creating a dancing ensemble of floating colors. It is practically dripping with excellence.
Lv 50 - Bronze Sword
A light and swift sword of beautiful color. It dulls quickly, though.
Lv 40 - Dragon Sword
A mythical blade from long gone days. Legends say that it was passed on to Embervale by a wise spirit who descended from the stars in the year of the dragon.
Lv 40 - Drak'Dal Spine
Ridges line the base of this sword, adding weight to each swing. The uneven silhouette is reminiscent of protruding vertebrae.
- Eclipsed Blade
Rays of steel stretch outward from the sword handle's guard. They resemble the final light of the sun before an eclipse.
- Enflamed Sword
A burning sword, glowing with power. It burns hot enough to reduce the mana of its prey with every hit.
Lv 40 - Explorer's Machete
A sword with a reinforced, pointed edge that can cut through any growth in the thicket. The blade is also useful for hunting wildlife.
- Extinguished Sword
Although no longer enflamed this formerly magical sword still has a sharp edge.
Lv 40 - Fang Blade
This blade is razor-sharp like the fangs of the terrifying creatures that prowl the Nomad Highlands.
Lv 40 - Fell Broad Sword
A heavy sword wielded by armored Fell.
Lv 40 - Greater Golden Twinflame Sword
An elaborate sword, decorated in gold filigree. It came from the skies as a shooting star years ago, and fell into the gasping maw of a cave.
Lv 40
Apex Machete FAQ
How do I get Apex Machete in Enshrouded?
Apex Machete drops in Veilwater Basin. 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 Apex Machete?
Apex Machete requires character level 45 to wield. End-game tier — only viable in Albaneve Summits / Veilwater Basin progression.
What attribute does Apex Machete scale with?
Apex Machete is a One-handed Swords weapon, which scales with STR (Strength). Invest attribute points into STR to push Apex Machete's damage to its level cap.
What perks does Apex Machete have?
Apex Machete carries 4 named perks: Piercing Damage, Precise, Ruthless, Stalking. These compound on top of base damage and are what flag it legendary — mundane drops carry no perks.
What builds use Apex Machete?
Apex Machete 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.