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Terraria Whips
Whips are the summoner's melee-range weapon — a swing tags whatever it hits so your minions focus that target and deal bonus tag damage. They scale with attack-speed bonuses and never use a minion slot, so every summoner build runs one for direct damage.
18 whips catalogued
Frequently asked
What is the best whip in Terraria? +
Kaleidoscope, dropped by the Empress of Light, has the highest tag damage and best summon scaling. Dark Harvest and Morning Star are strong late-Hardmode picks, and Snapthorn is the go-to early whip.
How do whips work in Terraria? +
A whip is a summon-class melee weapon: striking an enemy tags it so your minions focus that target and add bonus tag damage. Whips scale with attack-speed bonuses and don't take a minion slot, so summoners swing them for direct damage on top of their minions.