// Items · #3783

Forbidden Fragment

AncientBattleArmorMaterial
Expert-mode only progression tier

Dropped by · 1

enemies

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 24
Defense +8
Crit chance 20%
Knockback 6.5
Use time 48ticks
Use anim. 48ticks
Projectile #10
Shoot speed 7
Mana cost 17
Heals life +200
Pickaxe power 59%
Axe power 60%
Hammer power 59%
Rarity tier 5
Buy price 5
Sells for 1
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity potion expert-only

Best prefixes

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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

Frequently asked

common questions
How do you get Forbidden Fragment in Terraria? +

Forbidden Fragment drops from Sand Elemental.

What progression tier is Forbidden Fragment? +

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

What is the best prefix for Forbidden Fragment? +

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

What is the damage and DPS of Forbidden Fragment? +

Forbidden Fragment deals 24 base damage, 48-tick use time, 20% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.

What can you craft with Forbidden Fragment? +

Forbidden Fragment is used as an ingredient in 6 recipes. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.