// Items · #2874
Brown Dye
BrownDye
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Combat & use
MeleeDefense +20
Knockback 7
Use time 10ticks
Use anim. 15ticks
Projectile #446
Shoot speed 14
Mana cost 6
Pickaxe power 230%
Axe power 135%
Hammer power
Uses ammo #771
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 1
Sells for 20
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity
Used to craft · 5 items
downstream recipes →
Best prefixes
reforge targetMenacing +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
Frequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Brown Dye in Terraria? +
It is sold by Dye Trader.
What progression tier is Brown Dye? +
Brown Dye sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).
What is the best prefix for Brown Dye? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Brown Dye — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What can you craft with Brown Dye? +
Brown Dye is used as an ingredient in 5 recipes. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
