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This is the main page whose information applies to the Desktop, Console, and Mobile versions of Terraria.
For the differences of this information on Old-gen console and 3DS, see Legacy:Summon weapons.
Not to be confused with Summoning items.
For a sortable list of all available summon weapons, along with their stats for comparison, see List of summon weapons.

Summon weapons are weapons dealing summon damage. Summon weapons are categorized into minion-summoning weapons, sentry-summoning weapons, and whips.

Minion- and sentry-summoning weapons spawn secondary characters that automatically attack enemies. Minions follow the player, while sentries are stationary.

Whips swing in an arc and do not consume mana, functioning similar to melee weapons though dealing summon damage. Whips set the target of minions and sentries on the hit enemy and often increase summon damage on the target.

There are 60 summon weapons.

The following lists present all summon weapons, along with their damage and how to obtain them. The weapons are roughly ordered by their intended stage of game progression.

Pre-Hardmode

Minions

Item Minion Damage Source Notes
Abigail's Flower Abigail's Flower(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) AbigailAbigail 6 Found on grass near placed Tombstones.
  • The flower on top of Abigail's head changes shape and/or color every time she is summoned.
Finch Staff Finch Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) FinchFinch 7 Found in Living Wood Chests.
Flinx Staff Flinx Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) FlinxFlinx 8 Crafted:
6 Flinx Fur + 10 Gold Bar ( @ Work Bench )
or
6 Flinx Fur + 10 Platinum Bar ( @ Work Bench )
Cattiva Cattiva(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) CattivaCattiva 9 Found during the day on grass, Jungle grass, or Snow Blocks in the outer fourths of the world.
Foxparks Foxparks(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) FoxparksFoxparks 20 Found during the day on grass, Jungle grass, or Snow Blocks in the outer fourths of the world.
Mushroom Staff Mushroom Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Mushroom BoiMushroom Boi 8 Crafted:
300 Glowing Mushroom + 5 Mushroom Grass Seeds + 5 Shadow Scale ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil )
or
300 Glowing Mushroom + 5 Mushroom Grass Seeds + 5 Tissue Sample ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil )
  • Can teleport to enemies.
Slime Staff Slime Staff Baby SlimeBaby Slime 8 Dropped by most slime types, Slimed Zombie, and King Slime.
Vampire Frog Staff Vampire Frog Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Vampire FrogVampire Frog 11 Dropped by Zombie Merman and Wandering Eye Fish.
Hornet Staff Hornet Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) HornetHornet 12 Crafted: 14 Bee Wax ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil )
Imp Staff Imp Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) ImpImp 17 Crafted: 17 Hellstone Bar ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil )

Sentries

Standard

Item Sentry Damage Source Notes
Houndius Shootius Houndius Shootius(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Houndius ShootiusHoundius Shootius 24 Dropped by Deerclops.

Tavernkeep's sentries

Item Sentry Damage Source Notes
Lightning Aura Rod Lightning Aura Rod(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Lightning Aura (tier 1)Lightning Aura (tier 1) 4 Purchased from the Tavernkeep (50000*5 Defender Medal).
  • Ignores all defense stats of its targets, except for enemies with more than 999 defense.
Flameburst Rod Flameburst Rod(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Flameburst Tower (tier 1)Flameburst Tower (tier 1) 17 Purchased from the Tavernkeep (50000*5 Defender Medal).
Explosive Trap Rod Explosive Trap Rod(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Explosive Trap (tier 1)Explosive Trap (tier 1) 24 Purchased from the Tavernkeep (50000*5 Defender Medal).
Ballista Rod Ballista Rod(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Ballista (tier 1)Ballista (tier 1) 30 Purchased from the Tavernkeep (50000*5 Defender Medal).

Whips

Item Damage Source Notes
Cobwhip Cobwhip(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 9 Crafted: 30 Cobweb + 10 Any Wood ( @ Loom )
  • 3 summon tag damage.
  • Hitting enemies summons a spider minion that attacks that enemy and any nearby enemies, doing 2 damage.
  • Damage reduced by 66% each hit in a single swing.
Slime Whip Slime Whip(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 12 Crafted: 50 Gel ( @ Solidifier )
  • 3 summon tag damage.
  • Always inflicts the Slime debuff.
  • The tip always inflicts the On Fire! debuff.
  • Damage reduced by 60% each hit in a single swing.
Leather Whip Leather Whip(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 14 Purchased from the Zoologist (10 GC).
  • 4 summon tag damage.
  • Damage reduced by 50% each hit in a single swing.
Soulscourge Soulscourge(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 17 Crafted: 12 Demonite Bar ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil )
  • 5 summon tag damage.
  • Damage reduced by 40% each hit in a single swing.
Vasculash Vasculash(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 19 Crafted: 12 Crimtane Bar ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil )
  • 5 summon tag damage.
  • Damage reduced by 40% each hit in a single swing.
Starcrash Starcrash(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 18 Crafted: 20 Meteorite Bar + 10 Chain + 10 Fallen Star ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil )
  • 2 summon tag damage.
  • Hitting an enemy adds primed energy to it. When minions attack an enemy with primed energy, meteorites fall to strike the enemy, which deal 1.33× the minion's usual damage in an area.
  • Damage reduced by 30% each hit in a single swing.
Snapthorn Snapthorn(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 18 Crafted: 15 Stinger + 3 Vine + 12 Jungle Spores ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil )
Spinal Tap Spinal Tap(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 29 Crafted: 90 Bone + 55 Cobweb ( @ Work Bench )
  • 7 summon tag damage.
  • Damage reduced by 10% each hit in a single swing.

Hardmode

Minions

Item Minion Damage Source Notes
Spider Staff Spider Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) SpiderSpiderSpiderSpider 26 Crafted: Desktop versionConsole versionMobile version: 16 Spider Fang ( @ Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil )
Sanguine Staff Sanguine Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Sanguine BatSanguine Bat 35 Dropped by Dreadnautilus.
  • Stays in the same position in relation to the player.
Pirate Staff Pirate Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) PiratePiratePiratePirate 40 Dropped by Pirates and Flying Dutchman.
Blade Staff Blade Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Enchanted DaggerEnchanted Dagger 6 Dropped by Queen Slime.
  • Ignores 25 defense.
  • Stays in the same position in relation to the player, flies through blocks to attack enemies.
Optic Staff Optic Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) TwinsTwinsTwins 24 Crafted: Black Lens + 2 Lens + 12 Hallowed Bar + 20 Soul of Sight ( @ Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil )
  • Both Twins are spawned as 1 minion.
Pygmy Staff Pygmy Staff PygmyPygmyPygmyPygmyPygmy 40 Dropped by Plantera.
Desert Tiger Staff Desert Tiger Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Desert TigerDesert Tiger 41 Found in Desert Chest.
  • Will change form at 4 and 7 summoned minions. It will increase the tiger's damage and speed for each summon for up to 9 summons. Zap through blocks to attack enemies.
Deadly Sphere Staff Deadly Sphere Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Deadly SphereDeadly Sphere 55 Dropped by Deadly Sphere.
Raven Staff Raven Staff RavenRaven 55 Dropped by Pumpking.
Xeno Staff Xeno Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) UFOUFO 36 Dropped by Martian Saucer.
  • Attacks are instantaneous and cannot miss.
Tempest Staff Tempest Staff SharknadoSharknado 50 Dropped by Duke Fishron.
  • Both Sharknado and Mini Sharkrons can hit an enemy.
Stardust Dragon Staff Stardust Dragon Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Stardust DragonStardust Dragon 40 Crafted: 18 Stardust Fragment ( @ Ancient Manipulator )
  • Each extra minion summoned adds a segment to the main Dragon, increasing damage.
  • Flies through blocks to attack enemies.
Stardust Cell Staff Stardust Cell Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Stardust CellStardust Cell 60 Crafted: 18 Stardust Fragment ( @ Ancient Manipulator )
  • Launches additional projectiles at enemies the player hits.
Terraprisma Terraprisma(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) TerraprismaTerraprisma 90 Dropped by Empress of Light if all damage is dealt during the day.
  • Stays in the same position in relation to the player, flies through blocks to attack enemies.

Sentries

Standard

Item Sentry Damage Source Notes
Queen Spider Staff Queen Spider Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) Spider TurretSpider Turret 26 Crafted: Desktop versionConsole versionMobile version: 24 Spider Fang ( @ Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil )
  • Spiders accumulate, inflicts the Acid Venom debuff.
Barnacle Staff Barnacle Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) BarnacleBarnacle 33 Found by fishing in the Hardmode Jungle.
Staff of the Frost Hydra Staff of the Frost Hydra Frost HydraFrost Hydra 100 Found in Ice Chest.
Lunar Portal Staff Lunar Portal Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Lunar PortalLunar Portal 100 Dropped by Moon Lord.
  • Pierces infinitely.
Rainbow Crystal Staff Rainbow Crystal Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Rainbow CrystalRainbow Crystal 130 Dropped by Moon Lord.

Tavernkeep's sentries

Item Sentry Damage Source Notes
Lightning Aura Cane Lightning Aura Cane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Lightning Aura (tier 2)Lightning Aura (tier 2) 11 Purchased from the Tavernkeep (150000*15 Defender Medal).
  • Ignores all defense stats of its targets, except for enemies with more than 999 defense.
Flameburst Cane Flameburst Cane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Flameburst Tower (tier 2)Flameburst Tower (tier 2) 42 Purchased from the Tavernkeep (150000*15 Defender Medal).
Explosive Trap Cane Explosive Trap Cane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Explosive Trap (tier 2)Explosive Trap (tier 2) 59 Purchased from the Tavernkeep (150000*15 Defender Medal).
Ballista Cane Ballista Cane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Ballista (tier 2)Ballista (tier 2) 74 Purchased from the Tavernkeep (150000*15 Defender Medal).
Lightning Aura Staff Lightning Aura Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Lightning Aura (tier 3)Lightning Aura (tier 3) 34 Purchased from the Tavernkeep (600000*60 Defender Medal).
  • Ignores all defense stats of its targets, except for enemies with more than 999 defense.
Flameburst Staff Flameburst Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Flameburst Tower (tier 3)Flameburst Tower (tier 3) 88 Purchased from the Tavernkeep (600000*60 Defender Medal).
Explosive Trap Staff Explosive Trap Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Explosive Trap (tier 3)Explosive Trap (tier 3) 126 Purchased from the Tavernkeep (600000*60 Defender Medal).
Ballista Staff Ballista Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Ballista (tier 3)Ballista (tier 3) 156 Purchased from the Tavernkeep (600000*60 Defender Medal).

Whips

Item Damage Source Notes
Firecracker Firecracker(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 37 Dropped by Wall of Flesh.
  • Instead of increasing minion damage, a struck enemy is surrounded by fiery energy which explodes the next time a minion attacks it, which deals 2.75× the minion's usual damage.
  • Inflicts the Hellfire debuff.
  • Damage reduced by 33% each hit in a single swing.
Cool Whip Cool Whip(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 45 Crafted: 8 Soul of Light + 8 Soul of Night + Frost Core ( @ Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil )
  • 6 summon tag damage.
  • Hitting enemies summons a snowflake minion that attacks that enemy and any nearby enemies, doing 15 damage. It has 30 armor penetration.
  • Inflicts the Frostbite debuff.
  • Damage reduced by 30% each hit in a single swing.
Durendal Durendal(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 55 Crafted: 12 Hallowed Bar ( @ Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil )
  • 9 summon tag damage.
  • Hitting enemies increases attack speed with the Durendal's Blessing buff.
  • Damage reduced by 20% each hit in a single swing.
Vulgar Display of Flower Vulgar Display of Flower(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 75 Dropped by Plantera.
  • 9 summon tag damage.
  • Hitting an enemy adds volatile energy to it. When minions attack an enemy with volatile energy, 3 violent petals are released which home in on nearby enemies, dealing 40 damage per hit. They have 50 armor penetration.
  • Damage reduced by 15% each hit in a single swing.
Dark Harvest Dark Harvest(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 110 Dropped by Pumpking.
  • 15 summon tag damage.
  • Hitting an enemy adds dark energy to it. When minions attack an enemy with dark energy, the dark energy flares, and damages nearby enemies and the original target for 10 damage per hit. It has 50 armor penetration.
  • Hitting enemies increases attack speed with the Harvest Time buff.
  • Damage reduced by 10% each hit in a single swing.
Morning Star Morning Star(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 160 Dropped by Blue Armored Bones, Hell Armored Bones, and Rusty Armored Bones.
  • 8 summon tag damage.
  • 10% summon tag critical strike chance.
  • Damage reduced by 5% each hit in a single swing.
Electric Eel Electric Eel(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 150 Dropped by Duke Fishron.
  • 12 summon tag damage.
  • +5% summon tag critical strike chance.
  • Hitting enemies inflicts an electricity debuff on them. Multiple nearby enemies with the same debuff give a resonance effect.
  • Damage reduced by 5% each hit in a single swing.
Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 170 Dropped by Empress of Light.
  • 20 summon tag damage.
  • +10% summon tag critical strike chance.
  • Damage reduced by 20% each hit in a single swing.
Constellation Constellation(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 130 Crafted: 18 Stardust Fragment ( @ Ancient Manipulator )
  • 15 summon tag damage.
  • +15% summon tag critical strike chance.
  • Creates friendly fallen stars when enemies are struck.
  • Damage reduced by 10% each hit in a single swing.
Possession Possession(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 110 Dropped by Moon Lord.
  • 25 summon tag damage.
  • +10% summon tag critical strike chance.
  • Hitting an enemy adds prophetic energy to it. When minions attack an enemy with prophetic energy, that enemy is attacked with visions that do 20 damage. They have 50 armor penetration.
  • Damage reduced by 5% each hit in a single swing.

Armor summons

Certain armor sets will summon a unique minion when the full set is worn:

  • Each player can only have one armor minion that remains active as long as the armor is worn.
  • They do not count against either minion or sentry caps.
Appearance Set Minion Damage Notes Source
Forbidden armorForbidden armor Forbidden armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Forbidden SignForbidden Sign(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 20 Double-press ▼ Down/▲ Up to send out an Ancient Storm to attack enemies.
Chlorophyte armor Chlorophyte armor(any Helmet) Crystal LeafCrystal Leaf 100 The Crystal Leaf periodically fires green, laser-like bolts of energy that instantly hit the target.
Stardust armorStardust armor Stardust armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Stardust GuardianStardust Guardian(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 30 The Stardust Guardian will automatically seek enemies and attack them rapidly.

Boost gear

The following items will boost the stats of summon weapons.

Armor sets

Appearance Set Defense Bonuses Cost / Source / Crafted At
Head Chest Legs Total
Flinx Fur CoatFlinx Fur Coat Flinx Fur Coat(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) n/a 1 n/a 1
  • +5% summon damage
  • +1 minion capacity
Pumpkin armorPumpkin armor Pumpkin armor 2 3 2 7
  • Set Bonus: +10% damage
Obsidian armorObsidian armor Obsidian armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 4 6 5 15
  • +16% summon damage
  • +1 minion capacity
  • Set Bonus: +15% summon damage (+31% total), +15% whip speed, +30% whip range
Bee armorBee armor Bee armor(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) 4 5 4 13
  • +13% summon damage
  • +2 minion capacity
  • Set Bonus: +10% summon damage (+23% total)
Spider armorSpider armor Spider armor(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) 5 8 7 20
  • +16% summon damage
  • +3 minion capacity
  • Set Bonus: +12% summon damage (+28% total)
Crystal Assassin armorCrystal Assassin armor Crystal Assassin armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 12 14 10 36
  • +5% damage
  • +5% critical strike chance
  • +10% melee speed
  • 10% chance not to consume ammo
  • −10% mana cost
  • +20% movement speed
  • Set Bonus: Allows the ability to dash, +10% damage (+15% total), +10% critical strike chance (+15% total)
Queen Slime

Dropped by Queen Slime

Forbidden armorForbidden armor Forbidden armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 6 12 8 26
  • +25% magic damage
  • +25% summon damage
  • +80 maximum mana
  • +2 minion capacity
  • Set Bonus: Double tap ▼ Down/▲ Up[1] to call an ancient storm at the cost of 20 mana to the cursor location that rapidly deals 20 damage
Squire armorSquire armor Squire armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 13 27 18 58
  • +15% melee damage
  • +30% summon damage
  • +15% melee critical strike chance
  • +1 sentry capacity
  • +15% movement speed
  • Increased life regeneration
  • Set Bonus:
    +1 sentry capacity (+2 total)
    Ballistas have increased projectile velocity and pierce
    Grants Ballista Panic! buff when taking damage, increasing Ballistas' attack rate
Tavernkeep

Sold by the Tavernkeep for 450000*45 Defender Medal (set)

Monk armorMonk armor Monk armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 8 22 16 46
  • +20% melee damage
  • +30% summon damage
  • +15% melee critical strike chance
  • +20% melee speed
  • +1 sentry capacity
  • +20% movement speed
  • Set Bonus:
    +1 sentry capacity (+2 total)
    Lightning Auras have increased attack rate and a fixed 1/6 (16.67%) critical strike chance
Tavernkeep

Sold by the Tavernkeep for 450000*45 Defender Medal (set)

Huntress armorHuntress armor Huntress armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 7 17 12 36
  • +20% ranged damage
  • +30% summon damage
  • +10% ranged critical strike chance
  • 10% chance not to consume ammo
  • +1 sentry capacity
  • +20% movement speed
  • Set Bonus:
    +1 sentry capacity (+2 total)
    Explosive Traps have increased attack rate and inflict Oiled debuff for extra damage to enemies afflicted with a fire debuff
Tavernkeep

Sold by the Tavernkeep for 450000*45 Defender Medal (set)

Apprentice armorApprentice armor Apprentice armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 7 15 10 32
  • +20% magic damage
  • +30% summon damage
  • +20% magic critical strike chance
  • −10% mana cost
  • +1 sentry capacity
  • +20% movement speed
  • Set Bonus:
    +1 sentry capacity (+2 total)
    Flamebursts have 50% increased attack range, 40% increased projectile velocity, and increased field of view
Tavernkeep

Sold by the Tavernkeep for 450000*45 Defender Medal (set)

Hallowed armor Hallowed armor Ancient Hallowed armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)(with Hood) 1 15 11 27
  • +7% damage
  • +10% summon damage
  • +7% critical strike chance
  • +8% movement speed
  • +1 minion capacity
  • Each piece is interchangeable between Hallowed armor and Ancient Hallowed armor pieces
  • Set Bonus: +2 minion capacity (+3 total)
    Grants Holy Protection buff after striking an enemy allowing to dodge the next attack

Hallowed armor

Ancient Hallowed armor

Chlorophyte armorChlorophyte armor Chlorophyte armor(with Visor) 2 18 13 33
  • +5% damage
  • +12% summon damage
  • +15% critical strike chance
  • +5% movement speed
  • +1 minion capacity
  • Set Bonus:
    +2 minion capacity (+3 total)
    Summons a Leaf Crystal minion above the player. It periodically fires green, laser-like bolts of energy
    that instantly hit the target and deals 100 base damage and 10 knockback.
Tiki armorTiki armor Tiki armor 6 17 12 35
  • +30% summon damage
  • +3 minion capacity
  • +10% whip range
  • Set Bonus: +1 minion capacity (+4 total), +20% whip range (+30% total)
Witch Doctor

Sold by the Witch Doctor for 1 PC50 GC (set) after defeating Plantera

Spooky armorSpooky armor Spooky armor 9 11 10 30
  • +33% summon damage
  • +4 minion capacity
  • +20% movement speed
  • Set Bonus: +25% summon damage (+58% total)
Valhalla Knight armorValhalla Knight armor Valhalla Knight armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 20 24 24 68
  • +10% melee damage
  • +60% summon damage
  • +20% melee critical strike chance
  • +2 sentry capacity
  • +30% movement speed
  • Increased health regeneration
  • Set Bonus:
    +1 sentry capacity (+3 total)
    Ballistas have increased projectile velocity, greatly increased attack rate, and increased pierces
    Grants Ballista Panic! buff when taking damage, further increasing Ballistas' attack rate
Tavernkeep

Sold by the Tavernkeep for 1500000*150 Defender Medal (set)

Shinobi Infiltrator armorShinobi Infiltrator armor Shinobi Infiltrator armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 10 26 18 54
  • +20% melee damage
  • +60% summon damage
  • +25% melee critical strike chance
  • +20% melee speed
  • +2 sentry capacity
  • +30% movement speed
  • Set Bonus:
    +1 sentry capacity (+3 total)
    Lightning Auras have increased attack rate, radius, and a fixed 25% critical strike chance
Tavernkeep

Sold by the Tavernkeep for 1500000*150 Defender Medal (set)

Red Riding armorRed Riding armor Red Riding armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 8 24 16 48
  • +25% ranged damage
  • +60% summon damage
  • +20% ranged critical strike chance
  • 20% chance not to consume ammo
  • +2 sentry capacity
  • +20% movement speed
  • Set Bonus:
    +1 sentry capacity (+3 total)
    Explosive Traps have increased attack rate and inflict Oiled debuff for extra damage to enemies afflicted with a fire debuff
Tavernkeep

Sold by the Tavernkeep for 1500000*150 Defender Medal (set)

Dark Artist armorDark Artist armor Dark Artist armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 7 21 14 42
  • +25% magic damage
  • +60% summon damage
  • +25% magic critical strike chance
  • −15% mana cost
  • +2 sentry capacity
  • +20% movement speed
  • Set Bonus:
    +1 sentry capacity (+3 total)
    Flamebursts have 50% increased attack range, 40% increased projectile velocity, increased field of view, and increased projectile explosion radius
    The Phantom Phoenix's Phoenix projectile have increased explosion radius
Tavernkeep

Sold by the Tavernkeep for 1500000*150 Defender Medal (set)

Stardust armorStardust armor Stardust armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 10 16 12 38
  • +66% summon damage
  • +5 minion capacity
  • +1 sentry capacity
  • +30% whip range
  • Set Bonus: Summons a Stardust Guardian which follows the player around and defends the player

Accessories

Note that melee speed also increases whips' attack speed, but other melee accessories' effects are not applied to whips, e.g. Titan Glove's increase in size.

Item Bonuses Source / Crafted At
Feral Claws Feral Claws
Pygmy Necklace Pygmy Necklace
  • +1 minion capacity
Witch Doctor

Sold by the Witch Doctor for 20 GC at night

Squire's Shield Squire's Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • +10% summon damage
  • +1 sentry capacity
Dark Mage

Dropped by Dark Mages

Apprentice's Scarf Apprentice's Scarf(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • +10% summon damage
  • +1 sentry capacity
Dark Mage

Dropped by Dark Mages

Summoner Emblem Summoner Emblem(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • +15% summon damage
Wall of Flesh

Dropped by the Wall of Flesh

Power Glove Power Glove
Moon Charm Moon Charm

At night (while not underwater):

  • +5.1% melee speed
Werewolf

Dropped by Werewolfs

Putrid Scent Putrid Scent(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Corrupt Mimic

Dropped by Corrupt Mimics

Berserker's Glove Berserker's Glove(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Moon Stone Moon Stone

At night:

  • +10% damage
  • +10% melee speed
  • +0.5 minion knockback
Vampire

Dropped by Vampires

Monk's Belt Monk's Belt(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • +10% summon damage
  • +1 sentry capacity
Ogre

Dropped by Ogres

Huntress's Buckler Huntress's Buckler(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • +10% summon damage
  • +1 sentry capacity
Ogre

Dropped by Ogres

Avenger Emblem Avenger Emblem
  • +12% damage
Mechanical Glove Mechanical Glove
Fire Gauntlet Fire Gauntlet
Hercules Beetle Hercules Beetle
  • +15% summon damage
  • +2 minion knockback
Witch Doctor

Sold by the Witch Doctor for 40 GC when spoken in the Jungle after defeating Plantera

Necromantic Scroll Necromantic Scroll
  • +10% summon damage
  • +1 minion capacity
Mourning Wood

Dropped by Mourning Woods

Papyrus Scarab Papyrus Scarab
  • +15% summon damage
  • +1 minion capacity
  • +2 minion knockback
Sun Stone Sun Stone

At daytime:

  • +10% damage
  • +10% melee speed
  • +0.5 minion knockback
Golem

Dropped by Golem

Celestial Stone Celestial Stone
  • +10% damage
  • +10% melee speed
  • +0.5 minion knockback
Celestial Shell Celestial Shell(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • +10% damage
  • +10% melee speed
  • +0.5 minion knockback

At night (while not underwater):

  • +5.1% melee speed (+15.1% total)
Destroyer Emblem Destroyer Emblem
  • +10% damage

Buffs

Buff Bonuses Duration Cost / Source / Crafted At
Well Fed Well Fed
  • +5% damage
  • +5% melee speed
  • +0.5 minion knockback
1–25 minutes
Plenty Satisfied Plenty Satisfied(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • +7.5% damage
  • +7.5% melee speed
  • +0.75 minion knockback
5–20 minutes
Exquisitely Stuffed Exquisitely Stuffed(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • +10% damage
  • +10% melee speed
  • +1 minion knockback
4–48 minutes
Wrath Wrath
  • +10% damage
4 minutes Wrath PotionWrath Potion:
Cute Fishron Mount Cute Fishron Mount(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)(Expert Mode exclusive)
  • +15% damage
While riding the Cute Fishron mount and below 50% health, during rain, underwater, or 6 seconds thereafter Duke Fishron

Shrimpy TruffleShrimpy Truffle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is dropped from Duke Fishron's Treasure Bag

Feral Bite Feral Bite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)(Expert Mode exclusive) Cave Bat Spore Bat Jungle Bat Giant Bat Giant Flying Fox
30–90 seconds
Duke Fishron
3–10 seconds
Damage Nebula Damage Nebula(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • Up to +45% damage
8 seconds Nebula armor

Granted by Nebula armor damage boosters

Cerebral Mindtrick Cerebral Mindtrick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)(Expert Mode exclusive)
  • +10% summon damage
4 seconds Brain of Cthulhu

Brain of ConfusionBrain of Confusion(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is dropped from Brain of Cthulhu's Treasure Bag
Grants the buff after dodging an attack with the Brain of Confusion

Tipsy Tipsy
  • −4 defense
  • +10% melee speed
2–4 minutes Tavernkeep Traveling Merchant

AleAle is sold by the Tavernkeep for 1 SC
Also crafted with MugMug at KegKeg
SakeSake(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) is sold by the Traveling Merchant

Bewitched Bewitched(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • +1 minion capacity
Until canceled, the player dies, or leaves the world Witch Doctor

Bewitching TableBewitching Table(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is sold by the Witch Doctor for 10 GC if the Wizard is present
Also found in the Dungeon

Strategist Strategist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • +1 sentry capacity
Until canceled, the player dies, or leaves the world Dark Mage

Dropped by Dark Mages

Summoning (buff) Summoning
  • +1 minion capacity
8 minutes Summoning PotionSummoning Potion:
Weapon Imbue: Cursed Flames Weapon Imbue: Cursed Flames 20 minutes Flask of Cursed FlamesFlask of Cursed Flames:
Weapon Imbue: Fire Weapon Imbue: Fire 20 minutes Flask of FireFlask of Fire:
Weapon Imbue: Gold Weapon Imbue: Gold 20 minutes Flask of GoldFlask of Gold:
Weapon Imbue: Ichor Weapon Imbue: Ichor 20 minutes Flask of IchorFlask of Ichor:
Weapon Imbue: Nanites Weapon Imbue: Nanites 20 minutes Flask of NanitesFlask of Nanites:
Weapon Imbue: Poison Weapon Imbue: Poison 20 minutes Flask of PoisonFlask of Poison:
Weapon Imbue: Venom Weapon Imbue: Venom 20 minutes Flask of VenomFlask of Venom:

Notes

  • It is possible to press Open / Activate with a minion- or sentry-summoning weapon. This will direct the respective minion/sentry to target the entity nearest to the cursor. As long as the minions/sentries have their target within their line of sight, they will specifically attack it. The targeted enemy will show swirling white curves on it.
  • While minion- and sentry-summoning weapons can obtain the Mythical modifier, the Ruthless modifier offers the most effective boost by solely increasing hit damage. The reduced mana cost, increased speed, critical strike chance, and knockback provided by Mythical are less useful because these weapons use mana only once (on the initial summoning rather than the minion/sentry attacks themselves), boost to critical strike chance does not apply to minion- and sentry-summoning weapons, and their knockback is negligible even with modifiers. However, due to damage rounding, the Ruthless and Mythical modifiers provide an equal damage boost for every minion and sentry in pre-Hardmode. So, with the exceptions of the Blade Staff and Optic Staff, it is only worth going for the Ruthless modifier in Hardmode.
    • Weapon speed is not very useful for minion- or sentry-summoning weapons, as it will only decrease the time it takes to summon a minion/sentry. Minions/sentries will not attack faster with a speed-boosting modifier.
  • Once summoned, minions' and sentries' stats will change dynamically if the player adds or removes boost equipment/buffs.
  • Minions and sentries will never attack other players, making them nearly useless in PvP. Some minion/sentry weapons can still damage players if specifically targeted (Frost Hydra, Rainbow Crystal Staff, etc.), or if they deal incidental contact damage (Ravens, Sharknados, etc.).
  • All mounts that can attack are classified as summon damage. This includes the following: Painted Horse Mount, Majestic Horse Mount, Dark Horse Mount, Chillet, Chillet Ignis, Golf Cart, Goat Mount, Pirate Ship Mount, Tree Mount, Santank Mount, Slime Mount, Winged Slime Mount, Basilisk Mount, Unicorn Mount, and Scutlix Mount.
  • Note that minions and sentries will attack slimes even during the day, when slimes are nominally "neutral".
  • Minions and sentries vanish when their player leaves the world, and are not re-summoned when the player re-enters that or another world.
    • The only exception is the Finch Staff which summons one Baby Finch automatically upon entering a world when the player has it in their inventory.[2]

Tips

  • It is unnecessary to upgrade an Avenger Emblem to a Destroyer Emblem for the purpose of summon damage, as they cannot deal critical hits.
  • Even if not playing as a summoner, it is always good to keep a minion or a sentry around to help pick off minor or weakened enemies. Having a minion taking out some of the passing bats, slimes, zombies, etc. can sharply improve the player's quality of life while wandering around in the world. Doubly so if the player is trying to build, fish, gather bait, chop wood, or otherwise do something besides fighting -- indeed, for such projects it may be worth adding a second minion or sentry to help fend off interruptions.
    • Minions and sentries provide an ongoing source of damage against enemies which requires little or no attention from the player. This can prove quite useful during boss fights as a "passive" source of damage. Sentries however are a bit weaker than minions in this case, as most sentries (e.g. Houndius Shootius, Flameburst Tower, or Spider Turret) shoot slow-moving projectiles which may not hit fast bosses, such as the Eye of Cthulhu in his second stage.

Maximizing minions

Minion count

Sentry count

Trivia

  1. Depends on Activate Set Bonuses setting
  2. Information taken from the Desktop version Desktop 1.4.4.9 source code, methods Spawn() in Terraria.Player.cs and AutoFinchStaff() in Terraria.Player.cs. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version Desktop version is 1.4.5.5.