// Items · #0046
Light's Bane
LightsBane
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 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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at Iron Anvil Used to craft · 1 item
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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 questionsHow 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.
