Critical hit

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Critical hits occur randomly when striking enemies. By default, each successful hit on an enemy has a 4% chance of being a "critical hit", dealing approximately double the usual damage of the weapon in use with 40% more knockback. A small number of weapons have a base critical strike chance that is higher than the default 4%. In addition, certain modifiers, armor bonuses, accessories, and buffs can boost the player's effective critical strike chance.

Visually, critical hits are displayed as slightly exaggerated bold damage numbers that linger on-screen for a longer period, have deeper color, and travel slightly higher than damage numbers from ordinary hits.

Notes

  • Minions cannot normally deal critical hits, only by wearing a full set of Monk armor (16.7%) or Shinobi Infiltrator armor (25%) with any of the Lightning Aura sentry summons or by using a Morning Star (5%) or Kaleidoscope (10%) with any minion can crits be dealt at a fixed rate depending on which is used.
    • Because sentries do not benefit from whip effects, these two factors cannot be stacked, meaning that the maximum critical hit rate of any summon weapon is 25%.
  • Players attacking other players in PvP will also not deal critical hits.

Weapons with non-standard base critical strike chance

Weapon Base
Critical Chance
MusketMusketInternal Item ID: 96 11%
SunfurySunfuryInternal Item ID: 220 11% (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 4% (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
Poisoned KnifePoisoned KnifeInternal Item ID: 287 8%
Ice BoomerangIce BoomerangInternal Item ID: 670 6% (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 4% (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
KeybrandKeybrandInternal Item ID: 671 20% (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 4% (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
MarrowMarrowInternal Item ID: 682 9%
Ice BladeIce BladeInternal Item ID: 724 6%
Sniper RifleSniper RifleInternal Item ID: 1254 29% (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 19% (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
Staff of EarthStaff of EarthInternal Item ID: 1296 24% (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 4% (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
S.D.M.G.S.D.M.G.(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 1553 14% (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) /
4% (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
Candy Corn RifleCandy Corn RifleInternal Item ID: 1782 10%
Jack 'O Lantern LauncherJack 'O Lantern LauncherInternal Item ID: 1784 10%
Stake LauncherStake LauncherInternal Item ID: 1835 14%
Pulse BowPulse Bow(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 2223 11%
RevolverRevolver(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 2269 9%
KatanaKatana(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 2273 19%
Obsidian SwordfishObsidian SwordfishInternal Item ID: 2331 24%
Shadowflame BowShadowflame Bow(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3052 7%
Shadowflame Hex DollShadowflame Hex Doll(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3053 7%
Shadowflame KnifeShadowflame Knife(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3054 7%
Wand of SparkingWand of Sparking(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3069 14%
Slap HandSlap Hand(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3258 19%
KrakenKraken(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3291 14%
Paintball GunPaintball Gun(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3350 11%
TerrarianTerrarian(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3389 14%
Sky FractureSky Fracture(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3787 24%
Aerial BaneAerial Bane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3859 7%
Stellar TuneStellar Tune(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4715 24%
StarlightStarlight(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4923 14%
ZenithZenith(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4956 14%
Lucy the AxeLucy the Axe(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 5095 14%
Wand of FrostingWand of Frosting(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 5147 14%

Boost gear

Melee

Item Critical Chance
Solar Flare HelmetSolar Flare Helmet(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +26% / !!Error: Invalid EICONS input! +17%
Moon CharmMoon Charm +2% (during night)
AleAle +2%
Mythril HelmetMythril Helmet +5%
Adamantite HelmetAdamantite Helmet +7%
Titanium MaskTitanium Mask +8%
Hallowed MaskHallowed Mask +10%
Chlorophyte MaskChlorophyte Mask +6%
Turtle Scale MailTurtle Scale Mail +8%
Turtle LeggingsTurtle Leggings +4%
Beetle Scale MailBeetle Scale Mail +8%
Beetle ShellBeetle Shell +5%
Frost BreastplateFrost Breastplate +11%
Squire's GreavesSquire's Greaves(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +15%
Monk's PantsMonk's Pants(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +15%
Valhalla Knight's GreavesValhalla Knight's Greaves(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +20%
Shinobi Infiltrator's PantsShinobi Infiltrator's Pants(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +20%

Ranged

Item Critical Chance
Fossil HelmetFossil Helmet ((Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) only) +3%
Fossil PlateFossil Plate ((Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) only) +3%
Fossil GreavesFossil Greaves ((Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) only) +3%
Cobalt MaskCobalt Mask +6%
Mythril HatMythril Hat +7%
Adamantite MaskAdamantite Mask +8%
Palladium HelmetPalladium Helmet +9%
Orichalcum HelmetOrichalcum Helmet +15%
Titanium HelmetTitanium Helmet +7%
Hallowed HelmetHallowed Helmet +8%
Shroomite Headpiece (All helmets) +5%
Shroomite BreastplateShroomite Breastplate +13%
Shroomite LeggingsShroomite Leggings +7%
Vortex HelmetVortex Helmet(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +7%
Vortex BreastplateVortex Breastplate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +12%
Vortex LeggingsVortex Leggings(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +8%
Cloak from Shroomite armor Up to +10%
Cloak from Vortex armor Up to +20%
Frost BreastplateFrost Breastplate +11%
Huntress's WigHuntress's Wig(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +10%
Red Riding HoodRed Riding Hood(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +10%
Sniper ScopeSniper Scope +10%
Recon ScopeRecon Scope(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +10%
Titan HelmetTitan Helmet (Old-gen console versionNintendo 3DS version only) +10%
Titan MailTitan Mail (Old-gen console versionNintendo 3DS version only) +10%
Ninja HoodNinja Hood ((Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) only) +3%
Ninja ShirtNinja Shirt ((Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) only) +3%
Ninja PantsNinja Pants ((Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) only) +3%

Magic

Item Critical Chance
Crystal BallCrystal Ball +2%
Gypsy RobeGypsy Robe(Old-gen console version) +6%
Magic HatMagic Hat(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) +7%
Jungle armorJungle armor +12% (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 9% (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
Cobalt HatCobalt Hat +9%
Adamantite HeadgearAdamantite Headgear +11%
Palladium HeadgearPalladium Headgear +7%
Orichalcum HeadgearOrichalcum Headgear +18%
Titanium HeadgearTitanium Headgear +7%
Hallowed HeadgearHallowed Headgear +12%
Spectre MaskSpectre Mask(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) +5%
Spectre RobeSpectre Robe +7%
Wizard HatWizard Hat with a Robe +10%
Apprentice's TrousersApprentice's Trousers(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +20%
Dark Artist's LeggingsDark Artist's Leggings(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +25%
Spectral HeadgearSpectral Headgear (Old-gen console versionNintendo 3DS version only) +15%
Spectral ArmorSpectral Armor (Old-gen console versionNintendo 3DS version only) +10%
Nebula BreastplateNebula Breastplate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +9%

All

Item Critical Chance
Well FedWell Fed +2%
Plenty SatisfiedPlenty Satisfied(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +3%
Exquisitely StuffedExquisitely Stuffed(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +4%
Brain of ConfusionBrain of Confusion(Cerebral Mindtrick) ( (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) only) +10%
Rage PotionRage Potion +10%
GiGi(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) +5%
Cobalt BreastplateCobalt Breastplate +5%
Mythril GreavesMythril Greaves +3%
Adamantite LeggingsAdamantite Leggings +4%
Palladium BreastplatePalladium Breastplate +2%
Palladium LeggingsPalladium Leggings +1%
Orichalcum BreastplateOrichalcum Breastplate +6%
Titanium BreastplateTitanium Breastplate +3%
Titanium LeggingsTitanium Leggings +3%
Hallowed Plate MailHallowed Plate Mail +7%
Chlorophyte Plate MailChlorophyte Plate Mail +7%
Chlorophyte GreavesChlorophyte Greaves +8%
Precise or Lucky modifier on accessories +2% or +4%
Destroyer EmblemDestroyer Emblem +8%
Eye of the GolemEye of the Golem +10%
Putrid ScentPutrid Scent(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +5%
Celestial StoneCelestial Stone +2%
Celestial ShellCelestial Shell(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) +2%
Sun StoneSun Stone +2%
Moon StoneMoon Stone +2%
Reforged weapons Max +5%
Dragon MaskDragon Mask (Old-gen console versionNintendo 3DS version only) +15%
Dragon BreastplateDragon Breastplate (Old-gen console versionNintendo 3DS version only) +10%

Notes

  • Damage is doubled after being reduced by defense.
  • When held, weapon modifiers affect all outgoing critical hits from that class's projectiles. Weapon modifiers will cease affecting critical chance when not selected.
  • While ammo might seem to be affected by crit bonuses, crit chance actually entirely depends on weapon stats.
  • It is generally best to attempt to equalize total accessory crit chance bonus and total accessory damage bonus, as this will maximize the overall DPS.

Maximizing critical hits

(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Melee
  • Maximum critical strike chance is 167%, attained by combining the following:
  • Any accessory with the Lucky modifier can be equipped in the remaining 2 accessory slots.
  • Although the Psycho KnifePsycho Knife will increase critical strike chance by 30% at its stealth mode, the critical strike chance shown in the tooltip will be 100% when the actual critical strike chance is higher than 100%.
!!Error: Invalid EICONS input! Melee
  • Maximum critical strike chance is 146%, attained by combining the following at night:
(Old-gen console and 3DS versions) Melee
  • Maximum critical chance is 121%, attained by combining the following:
(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Ranged
  • Maximum critical strike chance is 178%, attained by combining the following:
!!Error: Invalid EICONS input! Ranged
  • Maximum critical strike chance is 154%, attained by combining the following:
(Old-gen console and 3DS versions) Ranged
  • Maximum critical strike chance is 124%, attained by combining the following:
  • As this chance caps at 100%, minor bonus items like Celestial StoneCelestial Stone (-2) or Moon StoneMoon Stone (-2) can be swapped, and switch the armor to full Shroomite armorShroomite armor (-10) and still have 100% chance. It is even possible to use a different weapon (-15) as the stealth effect from the Shroomite armor will add an extra 10% back when necessary.
(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Magic
  • Maximum critical strike chance is 160%, attained by combining the following:
  • Any accessory with the Lucky modifier can be equipped in the remaining 2 accessory slots.
  • Any of these weapons can be used: Sky Fracture, Staff of Earth, or Stellar Tune.
!!Error: Invalid EICONS input! Magic
  • Maximum critical strike chance is 148%, attained by combining the following:
  • Either the Sky Fracture or Staff of Earth can be used.
(Old-gen console and 3DS versions) Magic
  • Maximum critical strike chance is 94%, attained by combining the following with any Mythical weapon and any Lucky accessory:
!!Error: Invalid EICONS input! Throwing
  • Maximum critical strike chance is 89%, attained by combining the following:

History

  • Desktop 1.2.1.2: Critical Strike increase on accessory reforges have been doubled. Example: The Lucky Reforge was boosted from 2% to 4%.