// Items · #0010

Iron Axe

IronAxe

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 5
Knockback 4.5
Use time 19ticks
Use anim. 27ticks
Axe power 45%
Buy price 16
Sells for 3 20
auto-reuse

Crafted at · 1 recipe

walk the chain →
Iron Bar ×8
Iron Bar
+
Wood ×3
Wood
Iron Axe
Iron Axe
at Iron Anvil Wood

Best prefixes

reforge target
Legendary +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback
Mythical Alternative when no melee swing — universal best

Interactive tools

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Frequently asked

common questions
How do you get Iron Axe in Terraria? +

It can be crafted at Iron Anvil.

What is the best prefix for Iron Axe? +

Legendary is the strongest prefix for Iron Axe — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.

What is the damage and DPS of Iron Axe? +

Iron Axe deals 5 base damage, 19-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.