// Items · #3561
Gel Dye
GelDye
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 30
Crit chance 7%
Knockback 6
Use time 10ticks
Use anim. 15ticks
Projectile #588
Shoot speed 6
Mana cost 12
Heals life +200
Pickaxe power 59%
Axe power 60%
Hammer power
Rarity tier 3
Buy price 1 50
Sells for 30
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity potion
Used to craft · 1 item
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 questionsWhat progression tier is Gel Dye? +
Gel Dye sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (3).
What is the best prefix for Gel Dye? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Gel Dye — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Gel Dye? +
Gel Dye deals 30 base damage, 10-tick use time, 7% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
What can you craft with Gel Dye? +
Gel Dye is used as an ingredient in 1 recipe. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
