Hardened Steel Short Sword
A short bladed sword
Short Swords Unique Scales: Agility Effect: Bleed, Variable ID: 95708
In primitive cultures, short swords are scoffed at as little more than knives. However, in the Hyborian cultures such as Aquilonia or Nemedia, where shield walls and cavalry charges have become a reality of combat, short swords are prized for their ability to thrust and stab in spaces where no longsword could ever be wielded.
About Hardened Steel Short Sword
Hardened Steel Short Sword is a Unique Short Swords in Conan Exiles. It deals 47 light damage, 51 heavy damage, and 16.2% armor penetration. Its damage scales with Agility. It is a Tier 3 item.
Hardened Steel Short Sword is not craftable and must be obtained as a drop, treasure or trade reward in the world. Tier 3 places it in the middle band of the game's weapon progression.
Its base damage of 47 ranks #30 of 54 Short Swords entries tracked here. It has 16.2% armor penetration, enough to matter against armored foes, a 6-stamina cost per basic swing, 10 poise damage that helps interrupt enemies, and 1350 durability before it needs repair. At 2.36 weight it is light to carry.
Fast, low-stamina swings make it a strong choice for hit-and-run fights and for stacking bleed on a single target.
Verdict: Overall Hardened Steel Short Sword is a middle-of-the-pack option among Short Swords weapons in Conan Exiles.
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