// Items · #0046

Light's Bane

LightsBane
Pre-Hardmode progression tier

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 16
Knockback 5
Use time 20ticks
Use anim. 20ticks
Projectile #974
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 1 35
Sells for 27

Crafted at · 1 recipe

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Demonite Bar ×10
Demonite Bar
Light's Bane
Light's Bane
at Iron Anvil

Used to craft · 1 item

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Best prefixes

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

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Frequently asked

common questions
How do you get Light's Bane in Terraria? +

It can be crafted at Iron Anvil.

What progression tier is Light's Bane? +

Light's Bane sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).

What is the best prefix for Light's Bane? +

Legendary is the strongest prefix for Light's Bane — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.

What is the damage and DPS of Light's Bane? +

Light's Bane deals 16 base damage, 20-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.

What can you craft with Light's Bane? +

Light's Bane is used as an ingredient in 1 recipe. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.