Terraria Map
Stats
| Type | Fishing |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Blue |
| Bait power | 17 |
| Buy price | 50 silver |
| Sell price | 10 silver |
Used in 4 recipes
| Makes | Ingredients | At | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lesser Luck Potion | 1 × Bottled Water, 1 × Waterleaf, 1 × Ladybug, 1 × White Pearl | Bottle | |
 Luck Potion | 1 × Bottled Water, 1 × Waterleaf, 1 × Ladybug, 1 × Black Pearl | Bottle | |
 Greater Luck Potion | 1 × Bottled Water, 1 × Waterleaf, 1 × Ladybug, 1 × Pink Pearl | Bottle | |
 Ladybug Cage | 1 × Terrarium, 1 × Ladybug | By hand |
Windy grassland flight and luck mechanics
Drifting gently through grassy meadows during windy weather, this small spotted beetle is scooped up using a Bug Net. Touching a released or wild specimen grants positive Ladybug Luck, increasing drop rates and angler quest rewards. Conversely, killing one or using it on a fishing line inflicts negative luck for several minutes, causing enemy hits to deal more damage and reducing rare item drops significantly across the world.
Potion alchemy recipes and terrarium housing
Instead of using its 17% bait power for angling, smart players save ladybugs for brewing at a Placed Bottle or Alchemy Table. They form the core ingredient for Lesser Luck Potion, Luck Potion, and Greater Luck Potion. Combining one with a Terrarium creates a Ladybug Cage, and excess specimens sell for 10 silver at merchant shops to help buy gear.
Trivia
- Consuming a ladybug as fishing bait inflicts negative luck, reducing item drop chances.
- Essential brewing reagent for crafting all three tiers of luck potions.