// Items · #3533
Shifting Sands Dye
ShiftingSandsDye
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Combat & use
RangedDamage 100
Knockback 0.25
Use time 10ticks
Use anim. 10ticks
Projectile #633
Shoot speed 30
Mana cost 12
Pickaxe power 59%
Axe power 60%
Hammer power
Rarity tier 3
Buy price 1 50
Sells for 30
auto-reuse channeled no melee
Used to craft · 1 item
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Best prefixes
reforge targetUnreal +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback (ranged only)
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Frequently asked
common questionsWhat progression tier is Shifting Sands Dye? +
Shifting Sands Dye sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (3).
What is the best prefix for Shifting Sands Dye? +
Unreal is the strongest prefix for Shifting Sands Dye — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback (ranged only).
What is the damage and DPS of Shifting Sands Dye? +
Shifting Sands Dye deals 100 base damage, 10-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
What can you craft with Shifting Sands Dye? +
Shifting Sands Dye is used as an ingredient in 1 recipe. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
