// Items · #1258

Stynger

Expert-mode only progression tier
Stynger
Item
  • Shoots an explosive bolt
  • Does extra damage on a direct hit
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 45
Defense +11
Knockback 5
Use time 22ticks
Use anim. 22ticks
Projectile #246
Shoot speed 9
Mana cost 30
Heals life +80
Pickaxe power 200%
Axe power 115%
Hammer power 90%
Grants buff #61 · 15s
Rarity tier 7
Buy price 39
Sells for 7 80
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
What progression tier is Stynger? +

Stynger sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (7).

What is the best prefix for Stynger? +

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

What is the damage and DPS of Stynger? +

Stynger deals 45 base damage, 22-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.