Is silver a good metal for a sword?

There is no way to make a silver sword stand up in any way to a steel sword, barring the revocation of the laws of physics. The hardness of silver lies somewhere between lead and copper, which makes it good for jewelry but unusable for swords.
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What is the best metal for making a sword?

High carbon steel- High carbon steel, as its name suggests, has a high carbon percentage in its composition. It helps it remain durable and strong. High carbon steel is probably the most popular material for making a sword.
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Is silver a good material for weapons?

Silver is good for edge weapons , because its a light metal , but it won't be good for blunt weapons , good blunt weapons require a heavy metal.
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Is silver sword better than iron?

İn the real world? None. Silver is a lousy metal for weapons and a silver sword would be complete rubbish.
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Should I use steel or silver sword?

For any Human or common animal you should use the Steel Sword and they will have a red Health Bar. For any Monster type you should use the Silver Sword. These monsters will have a grey/silver Health Bar.
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Why Do WITCHERS Use Silver Swords?



Does silver sword work on humans?

The game shows that the silver sword does more damage, but that's because silver is toxic or deadly or what have you to monsters. That's why the game forces you to use the steel sword on humans, because on humans silver wouldn't actually do more damage, it'd just fall apart faster. Steal is also stronger than silver.
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What do you use silver swords for?

Witcher's silver sword

A silver sword is one of the two main tools of the witcher. It is a delicate blade only used against creatures who are vulnerable to silver, such as the undead and most types of monsters.
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What is a silver sword?

Silver Sword (botany) or Argyroxiphium, a genus of plants in the sunflower family, Asteraceae. Silversword alliance, an adaptive radiation of around 30 species in the sunflower family, Asteraceae.
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Is black metal better than silver?

The Silver Sword will be a tinge better against undead, but the Blackmetal Sword will be a better option in most scenarios. To Forge the elite weapon, gamers will need to be at a high enough level to survive in the Plains biome. There, several enemies will drop Black Metal Scraps.
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What is the best weapon Valheim?

Probably the best weapon in Valheim, the Blackmetal Atgeir is a terrifying force in capable hands. The best of its excellent class, this Atgeir deals very high damage, has an excellent reach, and boasts great utility and crowd control with its spin attack.
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Are silver swords possible?

There is no way to make a silver sword stand up in any way to a steel sword, barring the revocation of the laws of physics. The hardness of silver lies somewhere between lead and copper, which makes it good for jewelry but unusable for swords.
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Can a sword be made of diamond?

While it may be possible to create a sword shaped object from diamond it is simply too brittle to be used effectively. On a side note a sword of pure carbon would also lack the mass to be effective against a similar sized steel blade.
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Can silver be used as armor?

And the protective qualities would be minimal. Gold is soft, malleable...at thickness comparable to steel used in full plate armour, it would be at best comparable to various kinds of of hardened leather, like boiled leather... maybe even worse. Silver fares a bit better, but it's still far from bronze or steel.
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What is the sharpest sword made?

Damascus swords — sharp enough to slice a falling piece of silk in half, strong enough to split stones without dulling — owe their legendary qualities to carbon nanotubes, says chemist and Nobel laureate Robert Curl.
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What is the strongest sword ever made?

The "Honjo Masamune", a symbol of the Tokugawa shogunate and passed down from shōgun to shōgun, is perhaps the best known Masamune sword.
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What steel is best for Katana?

Katana blades are mostly made from 1045, 1060 and 1095 carbon steel. 1045 carbon steel is the minimum acceptable standard for a katana sword. This specific type of metal can harden very well, but you'll want to upgrade to something tougher if you want a long-lasting blade.
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Should I Craft Silver sword Valheim?

The Silver Sword is one of the best weapons in Valheim. It deals tons of damage, has huge durability, and swords have a great set of abilities. The silver sword deals spirit damage which is effective against undead monsters such as Skeletons and Draugr. This will make future trips to the swamp much easier.
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What do you need to make a black metal sword?

Crafting Materials
  1. 2x Fine wood.
  2. 20x Black metal.
  3. 5x Linen thread.
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Where can I get a silver sword?

Locations. This sword is found almost exclusively on members of the Silver Hand, although one can be located in Castle Volkihar on the shelf above the Vampire Royal Armor. The Silver Hand are frequently encountered during quests for the Companions.
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How do I upgrade my silver sword?

How to Upgrade Witcher's silver sword. As this is not a Witcher Item, it can't be upgraded in the current version of the game. Witcher Items can be upgraded by finding the Diagram associated with the higher Rarity version of the Item, including the Base Diagram, Enhanced, Master, and finally Grandmaster.
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Why do you use a silver sword against the Wild Hunt?

The hounds are elementa probably because they are believed to be born of magic ice crystal. And the warriors are also elementa simply to make the same oil effective against both, as they usually appear together. The same reason why silver swords are to be used against the Wild Hunt warriors.
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Why is silver used to fight monsters?

Though ancient alchemists couldn't know it, silver does have a unique property among the elements — it exists in a naturally excited form — i.e. it has a single electron that exists in a higher energy level, leaving a gap in the shell immediately "below" it.
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What sword should I fight wild hunt with?

Steel swords are most effective against non-magical beasts, humans and non-humans. Silver swords are most effective against monsters and magical creatures.
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