// Items · #3347
Desert Fossil
DesertFossil
Early Hardmode progression tier
Desert Fossil
Item
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"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
MagicDamage 40
Defense +5
Knockback 2
Use time 10ticks
Use anim. 15ticks
Projectile #535
Shoot speed 1
Mana cost 15
Rarity tier 4
Buy price 4
Sells for 80
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee vanity
Used to craft · 1 item
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Best prefixes
reforge targetMythical +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback, −15% mana
Interactive tools
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common questionsWhat progression tier is Desert Fossil? +
Desert Fossil sits in the Early Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (4).
What is the best prefix for Desert Fossil? +
Mythical is the strongest prefix for Desert Fossil — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback, −15% mana.
What is the damage and DPS of Desert Fossil? +
Desert Fossil deals 40 base damage, 10-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
What can you craft with Desert Fossil? +
Desert Fossil is used as an ingredient in 1 recipe. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
