// Items · #2776
Vortex Pickaxe
VortexPickaxe
Lunar event progression tier
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 80
Defense +20
Knockback 5.5
Use time 6ticks
Use anim. 12ticks
Projectile #428
Shoot speed 32
Mana cost 9
Pickaxe power 225%
Axe power 135%
Hammer power
Rarity tier 10
Buy price 7
Sells for 1 40
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory
Crafted at · 1 recipe
walk the chain →
at Hellforge 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 Vortex Pickaxe in Terraria? +
It can be crafted at Hellforge.
What progression tier is Vortex Pickaxe? +
Vortex Pickaxe sits in the Lunar event tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (10).
What is the best prefix for Vortex Pickaxe? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Vortex Pickaxe — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Vortex Pickaxe? +
Vortex Pickaxe deals 80 base damage, 6-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
