// Items · #3269
Medusa Head
MedusaHead
Early Hardmode progression tier
Dropped by · 1
enemies
Combat & use
MagicDamage 40
Defense +5
Knockback 2
Use time 20ticks
Use anim. 20ticks
Projectile #535
Shoot speed 1
Mana cost 15
Rarity tier 4
Buy price 4
Sells for 80
auto-reuse channeled no melee vanity
Best prefixes
reforge targetMythical +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback, −15% mana
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Frequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Medusa Head in Terraria? +
Medusa Head drops from Medusa.
What progression tier is Medusa Head? +
Medusa Head sits in the Early Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (4).
What is the best prefix for Medusa Head? +
Mythical is the strongest prefix for Medusa Head — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback, −15% mana.
What is the damage and DPS of Medusa Head? +
Medusa Head deals 40 base damage, 20-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
