// Items · #3054

Shadowflame Knife

ShadowFlameKnife
Mech tier (post-WoF) progression tier
Shadowflame Knife
Item
  • Inflicts Shadowflame on hit
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 43
Defense +8
Crit chance 3%
Knockback 5.75
Use time 12ticks
Use anim. 12ticks
Projectile #497
Shoot speed 13
Mana cost 6
Heals life +70
Rarity tier 5
Buy price 2
Sells for 40
auto-reuse consumable channeled 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

Interactive tools

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Frequently asked

common questions
What progression tier is Shadowflame Knife? +

Shadowflame Knife sits in the Mech tier (post-WoF) tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (5).

What is the best prefix for Shadowflame Knife? +

Menacing is the strongest prefix for Shadowflame Knife — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.

What is the damage and DPS of Shadowflame Knife? +

Shadowflame Knife deals 43 base damage, 12-tick use time, 3% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.