// Items · #2273
Katana
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 18
Defense +18
Crit chance 15%
Knockback 3.5
Use time 20ticks
Use anim. 20ticks
Projectile #358
Shoot speed 11
Restores mana +300
Grants buff #25 · 240s
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 2
Sells for 40
auto-reuse consumable no melee accessory vanity
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 Katana? +
Katana sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).
What is the best prefix for Katana? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Katana — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Katana? +
Katana deals 18 base damage, 20-tick use time, 15% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
