// Items · #0186
Breathing Reed
BreathingReed
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Breathing Reed
Item
- Increases breath time and allows breathing in water
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 10
Knockback 4
Use time 19ticks
Use anim. 27ticks
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 1
Sells for 20
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 Breathing Reed? +
Breathing Reed sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).
What is the best prefix for Breathing Reed? +
Legendary is the strongest prefix for Breathing Reed — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.
What is the damage and DPS of Breathing Reed? +
Breathing Reed deals 10 base damage, 19-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
