// Items · #0103
Nightmare Pickaxe
NightmarePickaxe
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Nightmare Pickaxe
Item
- Able to mine Hellstone
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 9
Knockback 3
Use time 15ticks
Use anim. 20ticks
Pickaxe power 65%
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 1 80
Sells for 36
auto-reuse
Crafted at · 1 recipe
walk the chain →
at Iron Anvil Best prefixes
reforge targetLegendary +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback
Mythical Alternative when no melee swing — universal best
Interactive tools
plan your buildFrequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Nightmare Pickaxe in Terraria? +
It can be crafted at Iron Anvil.
What progression tier is Nightmare Pickaxe? +
Nightmare Pickaxe sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).
What is the best prefix for Nightmare Pickaxe? +
Legendary is the strongest prefix for Nightmare Pickaxe — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.
What is the damage and DPS of Nightmare Pickaxe? +
Nightmare Pickaxe deals 9 base damage, 15-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
