// Items · #0273

Night's Edge

NightsEdge
Pre-Hardmode progression tier

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 40
Knockback 4.5
Use time 25ticks
Use anim. 25ticks
Projectile #972
Shoot speed 5
Rarity tier 3
Buy price 4
Sells for 80
auto-reuse no melee

Crafted at · 2 recipes

walk the chain →
at Demon Altar +corruption
at Demon Altar +crimson

Used to craft · 1 item

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Best prefixes

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Legendary +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback
Mythical Alternative when no melee swing — universal best

Interactive tools

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Frequently asked

common questions
How do you get Night's Edge in Terraria? +

It can be crafted at Demon Altar.

What progression tier is Night's Edge? +

Night's Edge sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (3).

What is the best prefix for Night's Edge? +

Legendary is the strongest prefix for Night's Edge — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.

What is the damage and DPS of Night's Edge? +

Night's Edge deals 40 base damage, 25-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.

What can you craft with Night's Edge? +

Night's Edge is used as an ingredient in 1 recipe. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.