Unique Melee

The Darkshard

★ Unique

Unique Greatsword

The Darkshard is the Unique version of Greatsword in Minecraft Dungeons 2.

Attacks have a chance to pull all enemies within 5 blocks toward you.

The Darkshard
Type
Melee · Heavy
Weight
Heavy
Build roles
Melee · Tank
Known regions
4
Base weapon
Greatsword

Quick stats

Base DPS
28,7
Combo Damage
54
Attacks
1
Reach
4
Weight
Heavy
Build roles
Melee · Tank

Base comparison values. In game, Item Power, Effects and Enchantments change the final result.

What makes The Darkshard different?

Fixed effect

Attacks have a chance to pull all enemies within 5 blocks toward you.

A Unique is not simply an upgraded version of its base weapon: some share the same base combat values, and some trade a stat for their fixed effect. Compare before you invest.

Compare with Greatsword

Same

Base profile traits: Melee · Tank · Long reach. Use them to compare attack pattern, speed and reach against other weapons.

Different

No combat values change. The Unique adds its fixed effect only.

Combat stats

Combo Damage
54
Attacks
1
Base DPS
28,7
Reach
4
Attack Arc
360

1-hit combo, 4 blocks reach across a 360° attack arc.

A per-hit breakdown is not published for this weapon yet, so only the verified combo values are shown.

Hidden Weapon Stats →

Where to find The Darkshard

How this Unique drops

  1. Region loot pool
  2. Greatsword drops
  3. Unique rarity roll
  4. The Darkshard

Exact per-weapon drop percentages are not published data, so we show source membership instead of a made-up number.

How to farm The Darkshard

Base & Unique

Base weapon

Greatsword

The Darkshard belongs to the Greatsword weapon family.

Effects it can roll

Gear effects this weapon can roll from the shared loot pool. A Unique keeps this pool and adds its fixed effect.

Fixed effect

Attacks have a chance to pull all enemies within 5 blocks toward you.

Always part of this Unique weapon and never re-rolled.

Build fit

Playstyle groups follow what a weapon can actually support in a build, not an internal class name.

Builds that use them

Compare The Darkshard

Popular comparison

Greatsword

The Darkshard VS Greatsword

Compare The Darkshard

Full comparison →

Blacksmith & enchanting

Three different layers can change a weapon. Keep them apart.

Fixed Unique effect

Comes with the Unique weapon and cannot be re-rolled.

Rolled gear effect

Rolled on the item and re-rollable at the Blacksmith.

Applied enchantment

Added separately to a compatible item.

Common player questions

  • Where can I get The Darkshard?

    It can drop in 4 known regions. See Where to find above, then use the Farm Finder for a route that fits your progress.

  • What is The Darkshard's Unique effect?

    Attacks have a chance to pull all enemies within 5 blocks toward you.

  • Is The Darkshard melee or ranged?

    The Darkshard is a Melee Heavy.

  • Which effects can The Darkshard roll?

    It draws from a shared pool of 15 gear effects. See Effects it can roll above.

  • How does The Darkshard compare with Greatsword?

    Open the Weapon Compare tool to see Greatsword and this weapon side by side.