Introduction
It is no secret that some items are better than others. Often, multiple pieces are designed to do more or less the same thing and the difference between them is rather minor; In this case, the choice between them is up to preference. Sometimes, however, a "minor" difference - a more polarized stat distribution or an additional passive effect - makes one item insanely good and others quite redundant or just bad in comparison. This article will highlight things that make the gear pieces great and explore the best items in Hypixel SkyBlock.
Important Note: By "the best" we often mean "the most useful", and we consider the price and the popularity as well, so some of the picks might surprise you. If we've picked only the strongest stuff stat-wise, the list would be dull as a dishwasher, so we've mixed up the best end-game gear with some powerful early and mid-game items.
The Best Melee Weapons
Undead Sword |
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You might be very surprised to see this on the list, but it is here for a very good reason - you simply can't get anything better, or more reliable in that price range, early in the game. It is also the most popular starting weapon, at least among players who know a thing or two about the game. Because of this, Undead Sword deserves at least an honorable mention. Undead Sword is a very cheap and extremely handy early game weapon as it deals +100% bonus Damage against undead monsters. Thanks to its effect, it also benefits a lot from Reforges and Enchantments. You will never ever get a weapon with a better price to performance value than this one, but its overall power level makes it viable only for the early game. |
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Raider Axe |
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Unlike the Undead Sword, we think that this one objectively deserves a place on the list because it is a great value for money (and it will eventually pay itself off because of its effect, theoretically at least; it would take quite a lot of frags if you bought an enchanted one on the AH). Maxed-out Raider Axe is a formidable mid-game weapon that directly competes with much more expensive options. Its main downside is the number of Wood that has to be collected to boost its Strength. This is a powerful (for its price) and quite interesting Weapon as it becomes stronger the longer you use it (and by "use" we mean "use for its intended purpose"...). Once maxed out*, Raider Axe has quite impressive stats, but maxing it out will take some time (doing it yourself is not a bad idea, in the early game at least, because you gain 20 Coins for each Kill which adds up surprisingly quickly. It is also considerably cheaper than purchasing one on the AH). *To max out the Raider Axe's stats, you will have to make 17500 Kills with it (at this point, you would also gain a total of 350k Coins from its Special Effect) and have 50000 Wood (of any type) in your Collections. |
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Livid Dagger |
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This is a weapon that has overthrown the mighty Midas' Sword in patch 0.9.1 and became the most powerful weapon in the game for some time. As you probably know, it was quite heavily nerfed since then. Nowadays, there are quite a few better choices, but Livid Dagger still remains competitive and has the great benefit of being rather easy to obtain. Livid Dagger is valued among players because of its high Critical Chance and amazing Bonus Attack Speed. Its Throw Ability is also almost universally praised as it makes it extremely very flexible because you can deal respectable ranged damage with it, making it great for overcoming difficult situations. These properties make it one of the most used Weapons in mid-floor dungeons. |
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Midas Staff |
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While rather expensive for what it does, the Midas Staff is praised for the amazing Ability that makes it one of the most damaging Mage weapons you can get in Hypixel SkyBlock. Midas Staff finds itself a spot on the list because of its Molten Wave that deals extremely high amounts of AoE Damage and has a very short cooldown of 1 second. The only thing that holds it back is the high mana cost of 500 - Midas Staff benefits of high Int builds because of that. If you like playing as a Mage, you most likely have and use it or really want to have it; and this is enough reason to name it one of the best weapons in the game. |
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Emerald Blade* |
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*But only if you are filthy rich. If you carry 1kk coins, Emerald Blade has 209 Damage. 10kk makes it 270 Damage, 100kk - 380 Damage, 1kkk (1 Billion Coins) - 574 Damage... it can become ridiculous, but getting enough Coins might be rather tricky to achieve. Emerald Blade has, unlike all other Weapons, a potentially unlimited Damage potential (it can 1-shot any boss in the game... theoretically). In reality, though, it is just a solid weapon that becomes amazing if you have more money than sense (don't forget your Piggy Bank or other money-protecting means). It also has one of the best damage to price ratios in the game if you are rich, which is somewhat funny as you need just ~300k to make it but over 100kk Coins to warrant using it. Fun Fact: If you have 9.8kk Coins in your pocket, the Emerald Blade will have the 50kk Midas Sword's Damage. |
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Aspect of the End |
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AotD gets a place on the list not because of its amazing damage but because of its amazing Item Ability. It lets you get to otherwise unreachable places and can even allow you to "fly" if you have enough mana. Aspect of the End is an iconic piece of weaponry and every SkyBlock player has (or wants to have) one, if not for its respectable statistics then for its Instant Transmission ability. It is one of the items you keep on you at all times because the advantage they provide just can't be passed up. Having a basic AotD for the ability and another weapon for combat is a very common practice among Hypixel SkyBlock players. Note: If you were to use it as your primary weapon, with the Warped Reforge, maxed-out Enderman Pet, a full Strong Dragon Set, and potato books, then it would be possible to boost it up to ~420 Damage and 295 Strength (but only for a few seconds after using the Instant Transmission), however, there are cheaper and stronger options. |
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Hyperion |
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As of right now, it is the strongest overall weapon in Hypixel Skyblock, and the one everybody wants but only a select few can afford (as it is also one of the most expensive items in the game). When upgraded with the Wither Impact, Hyperion becomes an ultimate version of the AotD, which is loved for its ability. This Legendary Sword is one of four refined variants of the Necron's Blade. It provides an extremely high bonus to Intelligence (a maximum of +500) which makes it ideal for a Mage (especially if the Wither Impact Scroll combo is used on it - then it becomes the best Mage weapon available), quite a high Strength bonus of +150, +30 Ferocity, and can have up to +343 Damage. Note: Hyperion easily makes it to the list as the best of 4 refined Necron's Blades which are the ultimate weapons of SkyBlock currently (technically, Valkyrie deals more damage, but it does not provide Intelligence, which makes it much worse when paired with Wither Impact). We have decided to not feature the other three Necron's Blades as they are much less popular (because they are more of a "specialist" weapons). |
The Best Bows
End Stone Bow |
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This is one of the strongest Bows you can get early and it is amazing for its price. If you are looking for a ranged weapon that is actually worth using in the early game, here it is. End Stone Bow's Extreme Focus ability makes it a rather interesting weapon. It will let you one-shot a lot of early game monsters, including ones you would rather not get too close to. Moreover, if you were to put all your eggs in one basket and went with a max Intelligence build, then it would hit for unbelievably high damage, but it would also drain all your mana in the process. As it stands, End Stone Bow is great in the early game and can even be used as a cheap substitute to Runaan's Bow, but much stronger options available as you progress through the game (like the mentioned Runaan's Bow). Note: To balance the damage of Extreme Focus, the bonus is applied after all other damage boosters are calculated. |
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Super Undead Bow |
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Super Undead Bow is a sweet spot between the weaker Undead Bow and the stronger Death Bow. It is also the best value, in the early game, out of the three, so it makes the list. If you are looking for a solid ranged weapon that will let you deal with undead without ruining your finances, Super Undead Bow is a great choice. It deals very high damage to its preferred targets and its bounce ability greatly increases its overall effectiveness* (if you're lucky enough, you might shred through waves of enemies with it). *This ability is comparable to shooting 1 additional arrow every 4th shot which effectively boosts the bow's overall DPS by 25%! Note: If you want an ultimate anti-undead weapon, by all means, pick the Death Bow. We have decided to feature its younger brother as it's quite a lot cheaper and thus much more relevant for newer players who often must rely on keeping their distance from enemies. |
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Magma Bow |
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*Magma Cream can be obtained from Magma Cubes and is a common collection object. Magma Cube Minion is a good source of these, they are also very cheap on the Bazaar (~550 Coins per stack). |
Because of the Double Damage buff from Magma Cream, this bow can become very ridiculous, very quickly. It is also rather cheap and often regarded as simply broken if properly upgraded. We have decided to put it on the list simply because of its baffling damage potential. To help you realize how powerful this bow is, here is a little tidbit - It deals more Damage than the Super Undead Bow deals to Undead, and we've already established that Super Undead Bow can annihilate Undead with its damage. In fact, the only Bow that can deal more damage per shot than Magma Bow is the Death Bow, and Death Bow will only deal more if its target is an Undead. Magma Bow is not fancy, nor it is particularly fun to use, but it gets the job done in the simplest and the most brutal way - it hits your enemies like a truck. |
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Runaan's Bow |
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Runaan's Now is the most iconic ranged weapon in Hypixel SkyBlock and it deserves a mention for that fact alone. If we add the fact that it also has one of the strongest on-use abilities of any ranged weapon - the Triple Shot, it becomes a must-have addition to the list. Also, it is extremely cheap for what it does... Arrows shot with the Runaan's Bow Triple Shot all aim towards the target, even without the aiming Enchantment, which makes it one of the most reliable and versatile ranged weapons in the game. Moreover, the two extra arrows deal a total of +80% Damage, making the Runaan's Bow viable in every scenario. No wonder that every seasoned player seems to have it and prefers it over any other high-end Bow. Note: Despite its "Legendary" quality, Runaan's Bow is actually very cheap to craft - it costs just around 420k Coins to make. |
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Spirit Bow |
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This is a Spirit Weapon which makes it ideal in situations where you, well... have fallen over dead before the fight was over but still wanted to be somewhat helpful to your teammates. For this reason, and because it is a very strong Bow overall, the Spirit Bow easily makes our list. Outside of Dungeons, Spirit Bow is a quite reasonable Weapon but it gets outshined by both Runaan's and Magma Bows. Inside the dungeons, however, it is very strong because of its handy bonus damage to Undead and its "Spirit Item" property that is, well... not that good but much better than nothing. |
The Best Armor Sets
Ender Armor |
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This is the best of the so-called "early game armors", so it well-deserves a mention. Also, it is one of the Armors everybody remembers and respects as every single veteran player was using it at some point. The best thing about this Set is the fact that all its Stats are doubled when you enter the End Island (making it much better than some other, much more expensive armor sets while you remain on the End Island). This means that Reforging it and adding a few Enchants will make you quite powerful while in the zone, without too much of an investment. Good stats for the price make Ender Armor one of the most popular Sets among the new players and thus it finds a spot on our list (as an honorable mention if nothing else). |
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Strong Dragon Armor |
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This is one of the most affordable mid-to-late game Armors that has stats comparable to the Superior Dragon Armor which is much more expensive. Moreover, it makes the Aspect of the End much better, and everybody loves that weapon, so it deserves some bonus points. If you pair Strong Dragon Armor Set with a Warped Aspect of the End, you will end up with one of the cheapest* late-game-viable Armor/Weapon combinations in the game. If you're on a budget, you simply won't get anything better (and what you will get - so this combo - is actually very good). For this reason, the Set easily makes it to the Best Armors list. *A Full Strong Dragon Armor set will cost you about 2.9kk Coins to craft, which is ~10x less than the cost of a full Superior Dragon Armor Set. Warped Aspect of the End is more expensive, but it is possible to get it on the AH for ~10-12kk which means that the Armor/Weapon combo will cost you half the price of the Superior Dragon Set. Note: It is a great upgrade over the Ender Armor, and a logical next progression step, so you might want to get it if you're still wearing an Ender Set. |
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Shadow Assassin Armor |
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When upgraded with a Livid Fragment, each piece of Shadow Assassin Armor will grant additional 10 Health, 5 Strength, and +1% Speed. It will also change its rarity to Legendary. |
This set of armor has some of the most impressive stats in the game and is the second-best Armor Set for the Berserker (behind the Necron's Armor). It is also quite cheaper than its main competitors, which secures it a strong place on the list. Shadow Assassin Armor is not only very strong out of the box, but it also becomes even stronger with each kill you make while in a Dungeon*. When compared to its main competitor, the Maxor's Armor, it wins on Damage but loses on Defense; it also costs less. Moreover, each piece of the set will give you a buff after you use a Teleport ability (such as AotE's Instant Transmission, or Silent Death's Shadowstep) - Chestplate provides +10 Strength for 10s, Legs heal one for 1% of their Health, Boots give +10 Mana, and the Helmet provides 10s of Invisibility and +20 Speed. If you are looking for an offensively-oriented end-game armor set but don't want to overpay, Shadow Assassin is a great choice. *The increase will not be very high, most of the time, but every little bit helps. |
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Maxor's Armor |
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This speed-oriented set is highly competitive in the end-game, but it falls behind in the damage department as it does not provide any Strength; high Crit Damage makes up for that a bit, though. Overall, Maxor's Armor is a good "budget" choice if you can't afford Necron's Armor and prefer extra Crit and Speed over extra Damage you would get from Shadow Assassin Armor. Maxor's Armor is in a strange place. On one side, its stats are quite formidable - it provides amazing survivability, exceptional Speed*, and a very high Crit Damage boost, but on the other, it falls behind in the most important aspect - overall Damage output. Despite its drawback, it still is a very strong suit of armor and it has one thing going for it - it costs over 40kk less than Necron's Armor. *Each of the Maxor's Armor pieces has a very high bonus to speed and thus can be used alongside other Armors for that extra speed boost. |
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Storm's Armor |
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With 1150 base bonus Intelligence, this set is currently the best armor for mages in Hypixel SkyBlock - and it deserves a spot on the best items list for that alone. The main drawback of Storm's Armor is a relatively low effective HP* (if you can even say that about a set that gives +815 Health and +370 Defense in total). It is best used with Mage weapons as its incredibly high Intelligence bonus really makes them shine - pair it with a Hyperion or even a Midas Staff and you will see the world burn before your very eyes. Many players replace the set's Helmet for something that boosts damage to Undead, to increase the damage output in Dungeons - Wither Googles are great for this purpose as you sacrifice the least Intelligence with them. *This fits the "Mage" archetype quite well if you ask us. A Mage should be glass cannon; very dangerous, but also extremely fragile and reliant on positioning and teammates. |
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Necron's Armor |
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This is the Best Armor in Hypixel SkyBlock for the Berserk Class; it provides very high effective Health and an amazing damage boost, but it does not give any Speed. While extremely powerful, it is also extremely pricy and currently holds the title of the most expensive armor set in the game. Necron's Armor outshines other sets tailored for a Berserker in most aspects, including the most important one - Damage output. Wearing it turns the player into a real combat machine, but the set is not without its problems - it does not provide any increase to Speed and only gives a very minor boost to Intelligence. Moreover, simply seeing its price tag might make players decide that Shadow Assassin Armor might be a better choice for them after all. However, if you want the best set there are no other real choices, just mere substitutes. |
The Best Accessories
Ender Artifact |
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Preparing your freshly-made character for their first trip to The End Island can be quite tricky - if you want to survive there, at least. With this Artifact, your chances of survival in The End Island greatly improve. There are more popular Accessories nowadays, but this one is a true classic that still remains immensely powerful. We all have memories of going to The End Island for the first time and being smashed by its unwelcoming inhabitants. If only we had the Coins to afford the Ender Artifact back then... This powerful accessory costs about 7-10kk Coins on the Dark Auction and somewhere around 13kk on the Auction House. For that price, we get an impressive survivability boost that will allow us to hold our ground against Ender Dragons, so there's no doubt that it is worth it. |
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Potion Affinity Artifact |
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Extremely cheap for what it does, this Artifact will repay itself in no time. Because of its amazing effect, it is one of the Accessories everybody should get as soon as possible. We like saving money and the Potion Affinity Artifact saves us a lot of it. In fact, it saves 1/3 of the total potion costs a player suffers* which can amount to millions of Coins surprisingly quickly if one were to use some of the more expensive ones. Because of its incredible money-saving potential, we believe that Potion Affinity Artifact is one of the best items in Hypixel SkyBlock and we can't imagine the game without it (and it costs ~125k Coins to make which is close to nothing if you take what it does into account). *It increases Potion's duration by 50%, so two potions used with it will last for as long as three potions used without it (2x150% = 3x100%), which means that you save 1/3 of your potions with it in your bag. |
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Intimidation Artifact |
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There is nothing more annoying than being harassed by a bunch of low-level mobs that do not pose any real threat but still manage to block your way. Constantly. Thanks to the Intimidation Artifact, this is no longer a problem (at least to some extent) and for this reason, it is one of the best and the most useful accessories in the game. This Artifact is extremely cheap to make for what it does as making your life easier is somewhat priceless. However, many players don't realize just how useful it really is, as once you start using it, you get used to it very fast; if you want to really appreciate how good the Intimidation Artifact is, try taking it off for some time. The only problem with the Intimidation Artifact is the fact that it can only be obtained during the Spooky Festival which limits the window for getting it by quite a lot (it's obtainable for an hour once every few days) and raises its price by a bit. Alternatively, it can be just bought from the Auction House, but it's generally not worth it because of the inflated price. Note: If you like this Accessory, one of the items featured a bit further in the article might interest you very much... |
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Personal Compactor 7000 |
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This accessory saves you a lot of inventory space and time when you're farming or grinding. You don't really need the 7000, but it is the best one and so it gets a spot on our list. Inventory optimization is very important if you want to achieve high Coins/Hour ratios when farming, for example. When it comes to it, there are no better inventory optimizers than Personal Compactors, and the featured one is the best among them. It is rather expensive, compared to its younger brothers, as it costs ~7.4kk in total, of which 3.6kk is the cost of upgrading to it from the PC 6000*. *In comparison, Personal Compactor 6000 costs ~3.7kk in total, and upgrading to it from PC 5000 only costs 1.8kk Coins. |
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Hegemony Artifact |
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It is one of the items that are unbelievably powerful but not really worth their price... still, we feel that it must be mentioned as it is definitely one of the best accessories in Hypixel SkyBlock. Hegemony Artifact is a Legendary Accessory, only available through the Dark Auction, and only while Scorpius is the current mayor. While it does not have any bonuses on its own, it doubles all Reforge stats added to it which makes it extremely powerful when Reforged. Because of its price, it's a late-game item used mostly by the filthy-rich and min-maxers who want to make the most out of every piece of equipment they can get their hands on. |
The Best Items*
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Snow Minion |
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This might seem like the weirdest choice so far, but we have good reasoning; These Minions are extremely cheap to upgrade* (only ~150k Coins in total for Tier I to Tier XI upgrade), they make a lot of money when equipped properly, and they are the best source of Mining Experience. *Only ~150k Coins in total for Tier I to Tier XI upgrade. In comparison, to upgrade a Clay Minion from Tier I to Tier XI, you will need ~500k Coins. If you are looking for a Minion that will generate a solid amount of Coins every day, regardless of the market situation, Snow Minion is the best choice. To make the most out of it, equip it with Diamond Spreading**, Super Compactor 3000, a Large Minion Storage, and an Enchanted Lava Bucket. **Snow Minion occasionally produces 4 Diamonds, instead of the standard 1, with Diamond Spreading (because it produces 4 Snowballs every tick and Diamond Spreading gives 1 Diamond for every 10 items harvested, on average). In fact, Snow Minions are better at creating Diamonds than Diamond Minions Are. Note: Snow Minions are a rare drop from opening the Gifts from the Jerry's Workshop event, which is their only downside pretty much. |
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Rancher's Boots |
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These Boots provide an insane Speed Boost and a rather solid Defense Boost. Moreover, the ability to freely change your speed cap is immensely useful in many situations, so these fully deserve a mention. Rancher's Boots are bigger brothers of Farmer Boots. They are over 12x more expensive than their little brothers, but we say they are worth every penny. With them, you are able to precisely adjust your speed, and by that, you can optimize your farming efficiency in a way unachievable otherwise. Also, if you want to become a speed demon, wearing these (provided you have a Farming Level of 60) will singlehandedly do the job. |
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Parrot Pet |
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This Pet adds 15 to 20 levels (Epic/Legendary) to your Intimidation Talisman and +40% to your potions' duration, what else do you need to know...? Parrot Pet It is a combination of two very powerful Accessories that were already featured on the list (the Intimidation Artifact and the Potion Affinity Artifact) and is completely broken when combined with them*. As if it was not enough, it also provides quite a lot of Intelligence and a handy Strength buff. *Level 100 Legendary Parrot Pet combined with Intimidation Artifact prevents most Monsters from attacking you... also, almost doubled Potion Duration time that results from combining it with the Potion Affinity Artifact will save you insane amounts of Coins in the long run. |
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Grappling Hook |
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One of the most commonly used, most commonly loved, and the most iconic items in Hypixel SkyBlock. Once you obtain the Grappling Hook, you will not be able to even imagine playing without it. It is not only extremely fun to use, but it also allows you to reach otherwise unreachable places - finding Fairy Souls and Dungeon Secrets becomes much easier with the Grappling Hook. For an item this useful, it is laughably cheap and easy to get - it's unlocked with the String Collection VII and made with 2 Sticks and 3 Enchanted Strings (576 normal Strings). |
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Treecapitator |
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This Epic Golden Axe is able to break up to 35 connected Wood Blocks at once, which means that it cuts down most trees in a single stroke - that's what we call efficiency. As far as tools go, this one is a must-have as it speeds up the wood gathering process immensely. Just Enchant this bad boy with Efficiency V and Haste III, and you will create a tool that will break ANY tree, log, or plank in a single stroke. There are no better tools for farming your Wood Collections quickly than this one. Note: Treecapitator is unlocked via the Obsidian Collection VIII and costs around 1.5kk to make (the recipe requires 1 Jungle Axe and 512 Enchanted Obsidian). |
END NOTE There are a lot more great items in Hypixel SkyBlock and the ones featured above are just the tip of the iceberg - we are already thinking about expanding the list. We hope that you have found this guide useful and informative. If you liked it and want us to add more guides such as this one, please let us know! Also, we will be happy to receive constructive criticism that will help us improve our future work so leave your suggestions in the comments section below. |
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