// Items · #3043
Magic Lantern
MagicLantern
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Magic Lantern
Item
- Summons a magic lantern that exposes nearby treasure
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
MeleeDefense +8
Knockback 4.5
Use time 20ticks
Use anim. 20ticks
Projectile #492
Shoot speed 17
Mana cost 40
Heals life +70
Rarity tier 3
Buy price 1 50
Sells for 30
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory potion
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
Frequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Magic Lantern in Terraria? +
It is sold by Angler.
What progression tier is Magic Lantern? +
Magic Lantern sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (3).
What is the best prefix for Magic Lantern? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Magic Lantern — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
