// Items · #3211

Bladetongue

Expert-mode only progression tier
Bladetongue
Item
  • Spits an Ichor stream on contact
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 55
Defense +4
Crit chance 10%
Knockback 5.75
Use time 28ticks
Use anim. 28ticks
Projectile #523
Shoot speed 8.5
Mana cost 9
Heals life +70
Axe power 150%
Rarity tier 5
Buy price 4
Sells for 80
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory potion expert-only

Best prefixes

reforge target
Menacing +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

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Frequently asked

common questions
What progression tier is Bladetongue? +

Bladetongue sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (5).

What is the best prefix for Bladetongue? +

Menacing is the strongest prefix for Bladetongue — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.

What is the damage and DPS of Bladetongue? +

Bladetongue deals 55 base damage, 28-tick use time, 10% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.