// Items · #3783
Forbidden Fragment
AncientBattleArmorMaterial
Expert-mode only progression tier
Dropped by · 1
enemies
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 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
Rarity tier 5
Buy price 5
Sells for 1
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity potion expert-only
Used to craft · 6 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
Interactive tools
plan your buildFrequently asked
common questionsHow 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.
