// Items · #3094
Javelin
Expert-mode only progression tier
Dropped by · 1
enemies
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 17
Defense +8
Crit chance 10%
Knockback 4.75
Use time 24ticks
Use anim. 24ticks
Projectile #507
Shoot speed 11.5
Mana cost 6
Heals life +70
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 5
Sells for 1
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory potion expert-only
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 Javelin in Terraria? +
Javelin drops from Hoplite.
What progression tier is Javelin? +
Javelin sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).
What is the best prefix for Javelin? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Javelin — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Javelin? +
Javelin deals 17 base damage, 24-tick use time, 10% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
