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Venom Staff

VenomStaff
Post-Golem progression tier
Venom Staff
Item
  • Shoots a venom fang that pierces multiple enemies
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 44
Defense +18
Knockback 7
Use time 30ticks
Use anim. 30ticks
Projectile #355
Shoot speed 14
Mana cost 25
Pickaxe power 200%
Axe power 125%
Rarity tier 7
Buy price 7
Sells for 1 40
auto-reuse consumable no melee vanity

Crafted at · 1 recipe

walk the chain →
at Mythril Anvil

Best prefixes

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Legendary +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback
Mythical Alternative when no melee swing — universal best

Interactive tools

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Frequently asked

common questions
How do you get Venom Staff in Terraria? +

It can be crafted at Mythril Anvil.

What progression tier is Venom Staff? +

Venom Staff sits in the Post-Golem tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (7).

What is the best prefix for Venom Staff? +

Legendary is the strongest prefix for Venom Staff — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.

What is the damage and DPS of Venom Staff? +

Venom Staff deals 44 base damage, 30-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.