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Shortsword

A long blade weapon: 1.5–2 damage, one-handed. Stats, where to find it and how to use it below. Updated for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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Shortsword at a glance

Shortsword icon

Long Blade Melee weapons

A long blade weapon: 1.5–2 damage, one-handed.

SkillLong Blade
Damage1.5–2
Max condition13
Crit chance20%
Reach1.23
HandsOne
Weight1.5
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Where to find it

Medieval weapon displays; forged

Town by town: loot locations.

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Quick answers

Where do you find the Shortsword in Project Zomboid?

Medieval weapon displays; forged

What is the Shortsword used for?

A long blade weapon: 1.5–2 damage, one-handed.

Item data from the ProjectZom item database, with stats from the Build 42 game data as published by pzfans.com and pindrop.gg. Item art is from Project Zomboid.