// Items · #2419
Mermaid Tail
MermaidTail
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 26
Defense +7
Crit chance 20%
Knockback 7.5
Use time 10ticks
Use anim. 15ticks
Projectile #377
Shoot speed 14
Heals life +120
Pickaxe power 59%
Axe power 70%
Grants buff #126 · 900s
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 1
Sells for 20
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity potion
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 Mermaid Tail? +
Mermaid Tail sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).
What is the best prefix for Mermaid Tail? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Mermaid Tail — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Mermaid Tail? +
Mermaid Tail deals 26 base damage, 10-tick use time, 20% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
