// Items · #4269
Sanguine Staff
SanguineStaff
Early Hardmode progression tier
Sanguine Staff
Item
- Summons a sanguine bat to fight for you
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Dropped by · 1
enemies
Combat & use
SummonDamage 35
Base DPS ≈61
Knockback 3
Use time 36ticks
Use anim. 36ticks
Projectile #755
Shoot speed 10
Rarity tier 4
Buy price 5
Sells for 1
auto-reuse no melee
Classifications
categoriesGrants buff
effect
Sanguine Bat Best prefixes
reforge targetRuthless +18% damage — summons cannot crit, so prioritize raw damage
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Frequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Sanguine Staff in Terraria? +
Sanguine Staff drops from Dreadnautilus.
What progression tier is Sanguine Staff? +
Sanguine Staff sits in the Early Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (4).
What is the best prefix for Sanguine Staff? +
Ruthless is the strongest prefix for Sanguine Staff — +18% damage — summons cannot crit, so prioritize raw damage.
What is the damage and DPS of Sanguine Staff? +
Sanguine Staff deals 35 base damage, 36-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
What class is Sanguine Staff in Terraria? +
Sanguine Staff is a Summon weapon, dealing 35 base damage. It scales with summon armor and accessories.
