// Items · #0274
Dark Lance
DarkLance
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 34
Knockback 5
Use time 22ticks
Use anim. 22ticks
Projectile #46
Shoot speed 6
Rarity tier 3
no melee
Best prefixes
reforge targetLegendary +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback
Mythical Alternative when no melee swing — universal best
Interactive tools
plan your buildFrequently asked
common questionsWhat progression tier is Dark Lance? +
Dark Lance sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (3).
What is the best prefix for Dark Lance? +
Legendary is the strongest prefix for Dark Lance — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.
What is the damage and DPS of Dark Lance? +
Dark Lance deals 34 base damage, 22-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
