// Items · #1913
Star Anise
StarAnise
Expert-mode only progression tier
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 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
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 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 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.
