// Items · #0197
Star Cannon
StarCannon
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Star Cannon
Item
- Shoots fallen stars
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
RangedDamage 55
Knockback 3
Use time 12ticks
Use anim. 12ticks
Projectile #955
Shoot speed 14
Rarity tier 2
Buy price 50
Sells for 10
auto-reuse no melee
Crafted at · 1 recipe
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at Iron Anvil 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 questionsHow do you get Star Cannon in Terraria? +
It can be crafted at Iron Anvil.
What progression tier is Star Cannon? +
Star Cannon sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (2).
What is the best prefix for Star Cannon? +
Unreal is the strongest prefix for Star Cannon — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback (ranged only).
What is the damage and DPS of Star Cannon? +
Star Cannon deals 55 base damage, 12-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
What can you craft with Star Cannon? +
Star Cannon is used as an ingredient in 1 recipe. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
