// Items · #0801
The Meatball
TheMeatball
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 17
Knockback 5.5
Use time 45ticks
Use anim. 45ticks
Projectile #154
Shoot speed 12
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 2 70
Sells for 54
channeled no melee
Crafted at · 1 recipe
walk the chain →
at Iron Anvil 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 The Meatball in Terraria? +
It can be crafted at Iron Anvil.
What progression tier is The Meatball? +
The Meatball sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).
What is the best prefix for The Meatball? +
Legendary is the strongest prefix for The Meatball — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.
What is the damage and DPS of The Meatball? +
The Meatball deals 17 base damage, 45-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
