// Items · #1123
Bee Keeper
BeeKeeper
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Bee Keeper
Item
- Summons killer bees after striking your foe
- Causes confusion
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 30
Defense +13
Knockback 5.3
Use time 20ticks
Use anim. 20ticks
Projectile #182
Shoot speed 12
Mana cost 5
Rarity tier 3
Buy price 1
Sells for 20
auto-reuse consumable no melee
Used to craft · 1 item
downstream recipes →
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 questionsWhat progression tier is Bee Keeper? +
Bee Keeper sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (3).
What is the best prefix for Bee Keeper? +
Legendary is the strongest prefix for Bee Keeper — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.
What is the damage and DPS of Bee Keeper? +
Bee Keeper deals 30 base damage, 20-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
What can you craft with Bee Keeper? +
Bee Keeper is used as an ingredient in 1 recipe. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
