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Stats
| Type | Magic weapon |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Light Red |
| Damage | 30 magic |
| Knockback | 3.75 |
| Critical strike chance | 4% |
| Use time | 8 (Insanely fast) |
| Mana cost | 6 |
| Buy price | 25 gold |
| Sell price | 5 gold |
Cavern mimic loot and rapid thrown dagger volleys
Dropped by regular Mimic monsters in the Cavern layer during Hardmode with roughly a 16.7% drop rate. This enchanted throwing blade can be continuously hurled with auto-attack at an Insanely fast use time of 8, consuming 6 mana per throw. The daggers pierce one enemy or hit twice before vanishing, following a slight arc influenced by gravity over distance. Each thrown blade delivers 30 base magic damage with 3.75 knockback, applying sustained pressure against approaching foes.
Close-range mana consumption and subterranean skirmishing
The dagger functions as a rapid short-range weapon that outputs high sustained DPS against clustered enemies and early Hardmode subterranean monsters. Because of its swift fire rate, sustained throwing rapidly drains mana pools, making a Mana Flower or Mana Regeneration Potion necessary for long engagements. It serves as an early alternative to Crystal Storm and Shadowflame Hex Doll. Mythical is the ideal modifier, conferring bonuses to damage, velocity, and critical strike chance while lowering mana drain.
Trivia
- The flying daggers leave a luminous sparkle trail that illuminates dark underground tunnels as they travel.
- Unlike physical throwing knives, the Magic Dagger functions as a magic weapon and does not deplete any inventory ammunition.