Swordbattle.io

About Swordbattle.io

Swordbattle.io runs the standard .io growth loop through a melee weapon instead of a blob: you collect coins, and the more you carry the physically bigger and stronger your character becomes. Size is both your reward and your liability, since a large player is worth far more to whoever takes you down.

Combat is a swing rather than a click-to-shoot, so range and timing matter more than aim. You can also throw the sword, which turns a losing fight into a gamble — it is your best attack and it leaves you holding nothing.

How to play

Move with WASD or the arrow keys, point with the mouse, and click to swing your sword. Press C to throw it. Collect coins to grow larger and stronger, and spend your gains on upgrades. A mouse-only control mode is available in the settings if you prefer clicking to swing.

Controls

• WASD or Arrow keys to move
• Mouse to aim, click to swing
• C to throw the sword
• Mouse-only mode available in settings

Tips to win

• Fight players smaller than you and run from bigger ones — the size difference decides most duels outright.
• Do not throw your sword unless the hit ends the fight; being unarmed near other players is fatal.
• Farm coins at the edges of the map before going anywhere near the middle.