// Items · #1569
Vampire Knives
VampireKnives
Expert-mode only progression tier
Vampire Knives
Item
- Rapidly throw life stealing daggers
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 29
Defense +16
Crit chance 20%
Knockback 2.75
Use time 16ticks
Use anim. 16ticks
Projectile #304
Shoot speed 15
Mana cost 15
Heals life +80
Pickaxe power 200%
Axe power 150%
Hammer power
Grants buff #79 · 1200s
Rarity tier 8
Buy price 20
Sells for 4
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity potion expert-only
Classifications · 1
classificationsError World Chest Swap Immunity
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 Vampire Knives? +
Vampire Knives sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (8).
What is the best prefix for Vampire Knives? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Vampire Knives — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Vampire Knives? +
Vampire Knives deals 29 base damage, 16-tick use time, 20% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
