// Items · #0280

Spear

Combat & use

Melee

Damage 8

Base DPS ≈16

Knockback 6.5

Use time 31ticks

Use anim. 31ticks

Projectile #49

Shoot speed 3.7

Buy price 10

Sells for 2

no melee

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Legendary +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback

Mythical Alternative when no melee swing — universal best

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common questions

What is the best prefix for Spear? +

Legendary is the strongest prefix for Spear — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.

What is the damage and DPS of Spear? +

Spear deals 8 base damage, 31-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.

What class is Spear in Terraria? +

Spear is a Melee weapon, dealing 8 base damage. It scales with melee armor and accessories.