// Items · #3380
Sturdy Fossil
FossilOre
Expert-mode only progression tier
Dropped by · 2
enemies
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 14
Defense +4
Knockback 1.5
Use time 10ticks
Use anim. 15ticks
Projectile #599
Shoot speed 10
Mana cost 7
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 50
Sells for 10
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity expert-only
Used to craft · 9 items
downstream recipes →
Best prefixes
reforge targetMenacing +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
plan your buildFrequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Sturdy Fossil in Terraria? +
Sturdy Fossil drops from Tomb Crawler, Basilisk.
What progression tier is Sturdy Fossil? +
Sturdy Fossil sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).
What is the best prefix for Sturdy Fossil? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Sturdy Fossil — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Sturdy Fossil? +
Sturdy Fossil deals 14 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 Sturdy Fossil? +
Sturdy Fossil is used as an ingredient in 9 recipes. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
