// Items · #3015
Putrid Scent
PutridScent
Post-Plantera progression tier
Putrid Scent
Item
- Enemies are less likely to target you
- 5% increased damage and critical strike chance
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Dropped by · 1
enemies
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 43
Knockback 8
Use time 24ticks
Use anim. 24ticks
Projectile #482
Shoot speed 15
Mana cost 40
Heals life +70
Rarity tier 6
Buy price 8
Sells for 1 60
auto-reuse consumable no melee accessory potion
Used to craft · 3 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
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Frequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Putrid Scent in Terraria? +
Putrid Scent drops from Corrupt Mimic.
What progression tier is Putrid Scent? +
Putrid Scent sits in the Post-Plantera tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (6).
What is the best prefix for Putrid Scent? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Putrid Scent — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Putrid Scent? +
Putrid Scent deals 43 base damage, 24-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
What can you craft with Putrid Scent? +
Putrid Scent is used as an ingredient in 3 recipes. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
