// Items · #3020

Tendon Hook

TendonHook
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Tendon Hook
Item
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enemies

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 22
Defense +8
Knockback 5.5
Use time 13ticks
Use anim. 13ticks
Projectile #485
Shoot speed 6
Mana cost 40
Heals life +70
Rarity tier 3
Buy price 10
Sells for 2
auto-reuse consumable no melee accessory potion

Best prefixes

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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

Frequently asked

common questions
How do you get Tendon Hook in Terraria? +

Tendon Hook drops from Crimson Mimic.

What progression tier is Tendon Hook? +

Tendon Hook sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (3).

What is the best prefix for Tendon Hook? +

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

What is the damage and DPS of Tendon Hook? +

Tendon Hook deals 22 base damage, 13-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.