// Items · #3030
Flying Knife
FlyingKnife
Post-Plantera progression tier
Flying Knife
Item
- Throws a controllable flying knife
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Dropped by · 1
enemies
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 40
Defense +8
Knockback 4.5
Use time 15ticks
Use anim. 15ticks
Projectile #491
Shoot speed 17
Mana cost 40
Heals life +70
Rarity tier 6
Buy price 8
Sells for 1 60
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory potion
Classifications · 2
classificationsGamepad Whole Screen Use RangeGamepad Smart Quick Reach
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
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Frequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Flying Knife in Terraria? +
Flying Knife drops from Hallowed Mimic.
What progression tier is Flying Knife? +
Flying Knife sits in the Post-Plantera tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (6).
What is the best prefix for Flying Knife? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Flying Knife — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Flying Knife? +
Flying Knife deals 40 base damage, 15-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
