// Items · #1305
The Axe
TheAxe
Expert-mode only progression tier
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 72
Defense +3
Crit chance 20%
Knockback 7.25
Use time 7ticks
Use anim. 23ticks
Projectile #242
Shoot speed 4
Mana cost 18
Heals life +80
Pickaxe power 210%
Axe power 175%
Hammer power
Grants buff #61 · 15s
Rarity tier 8
Buy price 10
Sells for 2
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity potion expert-only
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 questionsWhat progression tier is The Axe? +
The Axe sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (8).
What is the best prefix for The Axe? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for The Axe — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of The Axe? +
The Axe deals 72 base damage, 7-tick use time, 20% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
