Terraria Map
Stats
| Type | Fishing |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Blue |
| Bait power | 15 |
| Buy price | 5 silver |
| Sell price | 1 silver |
Angler quest payouts and crate retrieval
Obtained as a routine payout from the Angler upon turning in quest fish, Apprentice Bait also surfaces inside wooden, iron, and biome crates hauled from bodies of water. Carrying 15% bait power, it serves as the foundation of the Angler's three-tier bait supply, ranking below Journeyman Bait and Master Bait. Because crates drop it in bundles, dedicated anglers accumulate large reserves without chasing wild insects across biomes.
Consumption probability and inventory consolidation
Because Terraria calculates bait consumption chance using the bait rating, this item is consumed more frequently than its higher-grade counterparts on successful catches. However, it stacks cleanly up to 9999 units within a single inventory slot, saving backpack space during prolonged expeditions. Utilizing it alongside a Sonar Potion helps conserve the stock for valuable target fish rather than squandering bait on common catches.
Trivia
- Apprentice Bait cannot be set free into the wild as a physical critter.
- Standard wooden crates yield Apprentice Bait far more frequently than rare golden crates.