League of Legends B. F. Sword: The Iconic Weapon's Complete Guide
The B.F. Sword is a basic item in League of Legends that provides 40 attack damage for 1300 gold. It serves as a core component for many advanced items and is particularly effective for fighters, marksmen, and assassins.
Stats:
- Attack Damage: +40
- Cost: 1300 gold
- Gold Efficiency: 107.69%
Strategic Value: B.F. Sword offers significant early-game advantage through its high attack damage bonus, improving both farming capability and harassment potential in lane.
Item Builds: The B.F. Sword is a component for several powerful items, including:
- Guardian Angel
- Infinity Edge
- The Bloodthirster
- Several mythic items
Trivia:
- The name references the "BFG 9000" from the Doom franchise
- Informally known as "Best Friend Sword" among players
- Referenced in the "Welcome Aboard" video through a character named "Brian Francis Sword"
- Featured on Varus Swiftbolt's character model, attached to his quiver
Recent Changes:
- No longer builds into Essence Reaver, The Collector, and Yun Tal Wildarrows
- Attack damage adjusted from 50 to 40
- Cost reduced from 1550 to 1300 gold
- Removed from various item recipes as part of regular game balance updates
The B.F. Sword remains one of League of Legends' most recognizable basic items, serving as a fundamental building block for AD-focused champion builds.
