// Items · #2364
Hornet Staff
HornetStaff
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Hornet Staff
Item
- Summons a hornet to fight for you
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 12
Defense +4
Crit chance 20%
Knockback 2
Use time 22ticks
Use anim. 22ticks
Projectile #373
Shoot speed 10
Heals life +120
Pickaxe power 59%
Axe power 70%
Grants buff #125 · 900s
Rarity tier 3
Buy price 70
Sells for 14
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee potion
Classifications · 2
classificationsGamepad Whole Screen Use RangeLock On Ignores Collision
Crafted at · 1 recipe
walk the chain →
at Iron Anvil Best prefixes
reforge targetLegendary +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback
Mythical Alternative when no melee swing — universal best
Interactive tools
plan your buildFrequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Hornet Staff in Terraria? +
It can be crafted at Iron Anvil.
What progression tier is Hornet Staff? +
Hornet Staff sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (3).
What is the best prefix for Hornet Staff? +
Legendary is the strongest prefix for Hornet Staff — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.
What is the damage and DPS of Hornet Staff? +
Hornet Staff deals 12 base damage, 22-tick use time, 20% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
