// Items · #3108
Nail
Expert-mode only progression tier
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 30
Defense +2
Crit chance 10%
Knockback 3
Use time 15ticks
Use anim. 15ticks
Projectile #514
Shoot speed 6
Mana cost 30
Heals life +70
Axe power 150%
Rarity tier 8
Buy price 1
Sells for 20
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 Nail in Terraria? +
It is sold by Merchant, Arms Dealer.
What progression tier is Nail? +
Nail sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (8).
What is the best prefix for Nail? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Nail — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Nail? +
Nail deals 30 base damage, 15-tick use time, 10% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
