When to choose it
Iron Sword: Increases melee damage by 15%.
Choose this 15% damage bonus when melee attacks are a main source of damage in your loadout. It applies to the named damage type without requiring a kill, consume action or boost first.
Pairings and trade-offs
The matching 30% artifact changes the same damage type. Compare it before taking a bonus for an unrelated weapon. A conditional melee support artifact can add a different benefit, but only when its stated trigger occurs.
Compare Iron Sword with alternatives
| Artifact | Effect and condition |
|---|---|
| Iron Sword | Increases melee damage by 15%. |
| Golden Sword | Increases melee damage by 30%. |
| Bumper | Adds melee damage based on speed. |