// Items · #3302
Purple String
PurpleString
Lunar event progression tier
Purple String
Item
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"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 190
Crit chance 10%
Knockback 6.5
Use time 25ticks
Use anim. 25ticks
Projectile #603
Shoot speed 16
Rarity tier 10
Buy price 10
Sells for 2
channeled no melee
Crafted at · 1 recipe
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at Dye Vat Best prefixes
reforge targetLegendary +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback
Mythical Alternative when no melee swing — universal best
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Frequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Purple String in Terraria? +
It can be crafted at Dye Vat.
What progression tier is Purple String? +
Purple String sits in the Lunar event tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (10).
What is the best prefix for Purple String? +
Legendary is the strongest prefix for Purple String — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.
What is the damage and DPS of Purple String? +
Purple String deals 190 base damage, 25-tick use time, 10% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
