// Items · #1325
Chain Knife
ChainKnife
Expert-mode only progression tier
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 60
Defense +17
Crit chance 20%
Knockback 3.5
Use time 15ticks
Use anim. 15ticks
Projectile #273
Shoot speed 12
Mana cost 18
Heals life +80
Pickaxe power 55%
Axe power 175%
Hammer power
Grants buff #66 · 15s
Rarity tier 4
Buy price 3 50
Sells for 70
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity potion expert-only
Best prefixes
reforge targetMenacing +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix
Warding +4 defense — best defensive accessory prefix
Lucky +4% crit chance — best critical-strike accessory prefix
Quick +4% movement speed — best mobility accessory prefix
Interactive tools
plan your buildFrequently asked
common questionsWhat progression tier is Chain Knife? +
Chain Knife sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (4).
What is the best prefix for Chain Knife? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Chain Knife — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Chain Knife? +
Chain Knife deals 60 base damage, 15-tick use time, 20% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
