// Items · #2757
Vortex Helmet
VortexHelmet
Lunar event progression tier
Vortex Helmet
Item
- 16% increased ranged damage
- 7% increased ranged critical strike chance
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 50
Defense +14
Knockback 4.5
Use time 17ticks
Use anim. 17ticks
Projectile #424
Shoot speed 10
Mana cost 9
Hammer power
Rarity tier 10
Buy price 7
Sells for 1 40
auto-reuse consumable no melee
Crafted at · 1 recipe
walk the chain →
at Hellforge Best prefixes
reforge targetLegendary +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback
Mythical Alternative when no melee swing — universal best
Interactive tools
plan your buildFrequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Vortex Helmet in Terraria? +
It can be crafted at Hellforge.
What progression tier is Vortex Helmet? +
Vortex Helmet sits in the Lunar event tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (10).
What is the best prefix for Vortex Helmet? +
Legendary is the strongest prefix for Vortex Helmet — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback.
What is the damage and DPS of Vortex Helmet? +
Vortex Helmet deals 50 base damage, 17-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
