// Items · #1330
Vertebra
Vertebrae
Expert-mode only progression tier
Dropped by · 5
enemies
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 57
Defense +17
Crit chance 20%
Knockback 5
Use time 25ticks
Use anim. 25ticks
Projectile #274
Shoot speed 9
Mana cost 18
Heals life +80
Pickaxe power 55%
Axe power 175%
Hammer power
Grants buff #66 · 15s
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 12
Sells for 2
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity potion expert-only
Used to craft · 10 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 Vertebra in Terraria? +
Vertebra drops from Crimera, Face Monster, Floaty Gross and 2 more.
What progression tier is Vertebra? +
Vertebra sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).
What is the best prefix for Vertebra? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Vertebra — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Vertebra? +
Vertebra deals 57 base damage, 25-tick use time, 20% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
What can you craft with Vertebra? +
Vertebra is used as an ingredient in 10 recipes. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
