How to Get the Best Swords in Stop The Bugs

Swords in Stop The Bugs provide manual DPS for leak cleanup, early-wave speed, and emergency townhall saves when turrets fail. The best swords — Plasma Sword and Legendary Blade — drop exclusively from Premium Weapon Crates unlocked at townhall level 7. This guide explains the complete farming path from your default Wooden Sword through S-tier blades, including crate timing, cash budgeting, and realistic expectations for drop rates.

Sword Progression Path

Every sword tier and its source:

• Wooden Sword (C-tier) — Starter / Basic Crate — Fine for early waves while turrets carry your defense.
• Iron Sword (B-tier) — Weapon Crate — Noticeable bump for manual bug cleanup between waves.
• Steel Sword (A-tier) — Weapon Crate — Reliable mid-game sidearm when leaks slip past turrets.
• Plasma Sword (S-tier) — Premium Weapon Crate — Top-tier melee DPS for emergency townhall defense.
• Legendary Blade (S-tier) — Rare crate roll — Best-in-slot for leaderboard pushes and late-wave cleanup.

Full performance rankings are in our swords tier list.

Phase 1: Waves 1–10 (Wooden to Iron)

Your default Wooden Sword handles waves 1–5 while turrets carry the load. Open zero to two Basic Crates if manual DPS feels insufficient — never spend more than 10% of wave income on crates during this phase. Target Iron Sword from Basic or standard Weapon Crates as your first upgrade. All cash priority goes to Starter Turret upgrades and townhall levels 2–3.

Phase 2: Waves 11–20 (Iron to Steel)

Standard Weapon Crates become your primary crate type. Open one crate every three to five waves until Steel Sword drops — the A-tier blade that carries most players through mid game. Budget 15% of wave income maximum for crates; the rest funds Sniper Turret max upgrades and townhall levels 4–5. Steel Sword cleanup handles stragglers while your turret layout covers primary paths.

Phase 3: Waves 21+ (Steel to S-Tier)

Reach townhall level 7 to unlock Premium Weapon Crates. This is the gateway to Plasma Sword and Legendary Blade. Before bulk opening premium crates, stabilize your turret layout: max Sniper, Shock at inner chokepoint, Flame at outer chokepoint. Then dedicate surplus cash sessions to premium crate farming. Plasma Sword drops at reasonable rates; Legendary Blade requires persistence with low drop probability.

Cash Budget Rules for Crate Farming

Never let crate gambling starve turret or townhall upgrades. Swords improve your ceiling; turrets raise your floor. Recommended budget: 10–15% of wave income on crates before townhall 5, 15–20% after townhall 7 during dedicated farming sessions. Use our upgrade planner to verify you can afford the next townhall milestone before opening crates.

Accelerating Sword Farming

Double Cash doubles the income that funds crate purchases. Cash farming strategies generate surplus for bulk premium sessions. Future promo codes may grant free crate openings. The 3x Speed gamepass lets you complete more farming sessions per hour once your defense is stable.

What Not to Do

Do not spam Basic Crates past wave 10. Do not hunt Legendary Blade before townhall 7 unlocks premium crates. Do not sacrifice Shock Turret purchase for crate gambling during waves 15–20. Do not trust third-party sites claiming guaranteed sword generators — they are scams.

Related Pages

• Weapon crates guide
• How to unlock swords
• Swords tier list
• Townhall level 7 unlock