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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

Melee
Damage 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

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Best prefixes

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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
What 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.