// Items · #1016
Purple Dye
PurpleDye
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Combat & use
Defense +13
Use time 10ticks
Use anim. 15ticks
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 1
Sells for 20
auto-reuse consumable
Crafted at · 1 recipe
walk the chain →
at Dye Vat Used to craft · 8 items
downstream recipes →
Frequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Purple Dye in Terraria? +
It can be crafted at Dye Vat.
What progression tier is Purple Dye? +
Purple Dye sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).
What can you craft with Purple Dye? +
Purple Dye is used as an ingredient in 8 recipes. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
