// Items · #1836

Stake

Expert-mode only progression tier

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 25
Defense +10
Crit chance 20%
Knockback 4.5
Use time 12ticks
Use anim. 12ticks
Projectile #323
Shoot speed 3
Mana cost 6
Heals life +80
Pickaxe power 200%
Axe power 150%
Hammer power 90%
Grants buff #84 · 1200s
Rarity tier 8
Buy price 15
Sells for 3
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity potion expert-only

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
How do you get Stake in Terraria? +

It is sold by Arms Dealer, Witch Doctor.

What progression tier is Stake? +

Stake sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (8).

What is the best prefix for Stake? +

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

What is the damage and DPS of Stake? +

Stake deals 25 base damage, 12-tick use time, 20% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.