// 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

Melee
Damage 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

Best prefixes

reforge target
Menacing +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

Frequently asked

common questions
How 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.