// Items · #3123
PDA
Expert-mode only progression tier
PDA
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"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 55
Defense +4
Crit chance 10%
Knockback 5.75
Use time 28ticks
Use anim. 28ticks
Projectile #525
Shoot speed 4
Mana cost 9
Heals life +70
Axe power 150%
Rarity tier 5
Buy price 5
Sells for 1
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory potion expert-only
Crafted at · 1 recipe
walk the chain →
at Tinkerer's Workshop Used to craft · 2 items
downstream recipes →
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 PDA in Terraria? +
It can be crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop.
What progression tier is PDA? +
PDA sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (5).
What is the best prefix for PDA? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for PDA — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of PDA? +
PDA deals 55 base damage, 28-tick use time, 10% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
What can you craft with PDA? +
PDA is used as an ingredient in 2 recipes. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
