The Livid Dagger in Hypixel Skyblock is a weapon sought after by many players for its impressive stats and capabilities. As one of the legendary dungeon swords, understanding its full potential is crucial. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about obtaining, upgrading, and effectively using the Livid Dagger.

How to obtain the Livid Dagger in Hypixel Skyblock Minecraft server?

There are two primary ways to obtain the Livid Dagger:

  1. Dungeon Reward Chests: After navigating the Catacombs Floor V, players can acquire the Livid Dagger from either an Obsidian or Bedrock Dungeon Reward Chest. The drop rate varies based on the type of chest and mode.
    • Normal Mode:
      • Obsidian Chest: 0.31% Base Drop Rate
      • Bedrock Chest: 1.16% Base Drop Rate
    • Master Mode:
      • Obsidian Chest: 0.3% Base Drop Rate with a 0.3% S+ Drop Rate
      • Bedrock Chest: 1.38% Base Drop Rate with a 2.21% S+ Drop Rate
  2. Livid Collection: Another route to obtaining the dagger is by defeating Livid III 150 times.

Upgrading the Livid Dagger

Once in possession of the Livid Dagger, players can enhance its stats and abilities using various upgrades. Some of these include:

  • Sword Enchantments
  • Sword Reforges
  • Recombobulator 3000
  • Hot Potato Books and Fuming Potato Books
  • The Art Of War
  • Master Stars
  • Gemstones

Essence Upgrading

With Wither essences, you can further strengthen your Livid Dagger:

  • Level 1: 30 Essence
  • Level 2: Total of 90 Essence
  • Level 3: Total of 210 Essence
  • Level 4: 460 Essence and 10,000 Coins
  • Level 5: 860 Essence and 35,000 Coins

Usage of the Livid Dagger

Active Ability (Right Click):

  • Throw: This ability allows players to hurl the dagger at adversaries, costing 150 mana with a cooldown of 5 seconds.

Passive Ability:

  • The Livid Dagger boosts critical hits by 100% more damage when the player is positioned behind the target.

Boosting the Dagger's Damage - Tips

Many players have often wondered why their Livid Dagger might seem less effective, dealing only 10,000 damage. A Skyblock player, shared some insights in a recent YouTube video:

  1. Talisman Bag: Ensure your talisman bag is more than half full. Start by maximizing your redstone collection for enhanced bag capacity.
  2. Combat Level: Aim for a combat level over 25. This level enhances the damage output of your weapon.
  3. Beastiary Update: Utilize the Beastiary Update to amass significant combat XP.
  4. Catacombs Level (Cata Level): Your cata level is crucial when in dungeons. It multiplies every stat, including crit chance, defense, and intelligence. Kev stresses the importance of this by sharing his personal dungeon setup and explaining how progression plays a vital role.
  5. Avoid Dungeon Carries: Dungeon carries can be misleading. Players may end up with top-tier weapons but lack the skills and progression to utilize them effectively.

In conclusion, the Livid Dagger is a potent weapon in Hypixel Skyblock, but understanding its intricacies and improving your gameplay will ensure you harness its full potential.