// Items · #1913

Star Anise

StarAnise
Expert-mode only progression tier

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 14
Defense +10
Crit chance 20%
Knockback 0.425
Use time 15ticks
Use anim. 15ticks
Projectile #330
Shoot speed 12
Mana cost 6
Heals life +80
Pickaxe power 200%
Axe power 150%
Hammer power 90%
Grants buff #85 · 1200s
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 25
Sells for 5
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity potion expert-only

Best prefixes

reforge target
Menacing +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

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Frequently asked

common questions
What progression tier is Star Anise? +

Star Anise sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).

What is the best prefix for Star Anise? +

Menacing is the strongest prefix for Star Anise — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.

What is the damage and DPS of Star Anise? +

Star Anise deals 14 base damage, 15-tick use time, 20% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.