A great aspect ofTerrariais how much content there is — and the remarkable things players can do — within this sandbox. With over 5,000 items, players can constantly discover new things. The game’s items can be wondrous, destructive, or alluring additions to a player’s wide assortment of stuff. While many of these items are common, others stand out as rarities with only the slightest chance of appearing.
Quite a few items inTerrariaare challenging to get,often requiring players to kill huge bosses, but others are so rare that they have less than a 0.1% chance of being obtained. Players may expend significant amounts of time and effort on discovering these, yet to no avail. While this is frustrating, many are undeniably worth the hassle and provide a nice break from the challengesTerrariaposes.
Updated Jun 23, 2025 by Stephen LaGioia:Terraria is the kind of game players can pour hours into and still find surprises scattered throughout. This is due to the sheer amount of content the game has, with dozens of NPCs, enemies, bosses —not to mention even more new content. Yet, the thing that exemplifies Terraria’s vastness the most is its massive number of in-game items — with wellover 5,400 unique items. If this was not enough, many of the items in Terraria are not so easily acquired, providing an additional challenge for players. There are various rarities that players can only obtain through considerable time, effort, and a lot of luck, as many of them have aless than 1% chance of dropping,regardless of a player’s grind. Non-surprisingly, there are many rare items that players may never get, despite their efforts.
The rarities listed here only take into account thedrop rateof each monster or enemy. They will mostly discount the rarity color/level tag each item is given. For instance, the Rainbow Crystal Staff will not be featured despite being Red (rarity level 10), as it has a 31% chance of being dropped from the Moon Lord. This piece also mainly emphasizes items (and a few notable weapons),rather than armor.
Regarding the rankings, Expert Mode drop rates will also be factored in.
23Terragrim
Green Rarity
The Terragrim is a frighteningly fast sword that can make quick work of most enemies. Rather than swinging like a typical blade, the Terragrim unleashes a flurry of blurred attacks. This magnificent sword is a practical rarity as it is a dependable weapon that players can utilize for much of their playthrough, should they be lucky enough.
The Terragrim can drop from a sword in the stone, which appears in an Enchanted Sword Shrine or very rarely in a cavern. The chances of the former location appearing are slim, making this blade much rarer. Should players find a sword in the stone,it has a slight possibility of dropping the Terragrim over an Enchanted Sword.
22Money Trough
Orange Rarity
The Money Trough is an item that summons a cute tiny piggy bank that can store money and other valuables, keeping them safe should a player die or if others cannot keep their hands to themselves. Players can call this portable storage any time they please, making it an outstanding utility that saves players trouble.
While it does not follow the player, the Money Trough can be re-summoned at any time. Obtaining this transportable storage item is possible by defeating Blood Zombies, Dripplers, Wandering Eye Fish,and Zombie Merman, which appear during a Blood Moon. Getting the Money Trough is challenging but well worth it.
21Blessed Apple
Yellow Rarity
The Blessed Apple is an item that summons a fantastical yet dangerous Unicorn mount. This whimsical creature is exceedingly fast and powerful, being able to damage enemies it comes in contact with using its mighty horn. These qualities make it stand out from other mounts as a speedy and trusty steed.
The rarity of the Blessed Apple does not make the item less desirable, but surprisingly more so. To have a chance of obtaining this mount, players must defeat one of the most dangerous creatures of the Hallow, Unicorns. These majestic creatures put up a fight, making the Blessed Apple one demanding item to obtain.
20Pirate Staff
Pink Rarity
It seems to be a theme that summoning items are among the rarest in the game, but they can come in handy, especially the Pirate Staff, which calls upon seafaring minions. This item offers considerable support to players against primarily ground-based bosses, as the Pirate minions can swarm and unleash significant damage.
The Pirate Staff is only obtainable during a Pirate Invasion, during whichPirates and the Flying Dutchman appear.These nautical enemies have a chance to drop this item, albeit a relatively slim one. The rarity and practicality of the Pirate Staff make it worthy of obtaining and using against the most capable foes.
19Discount Card
The Discount Card is an accessory item that grants players a significant price reduction on nearly all NPCs inventories and some services rendered. This all-encompassing discount willsave players many hard-earned coinsand make purchases much less costly. However, this considerably rewarding item is not easily acquired.
The Discount Card requires players to facewaves of enemies in the Pirate Invasion.This item very rarely drops from Pirates and theFlying Dutchman,foes that offer an extensive challenge to players. The hurdles players must overcome to obtain the Discount Card are troublesome and frustratingly chance-based, but well worth it.
18Reindeer Bells
The Reindeer Bells were the first item inTerrariato summon a mount. However, despite being an early addition for many, this mount is anything but average. The Reindeer Bells call the famous steed Rudolph himself, shiny red nose and all. This venerable reindeer can reach speeds much faster than a player with Lightning Boots.
Players can attain the Reindeer Bells by defeating the mostchallenging side bossof the Frost Moon event,the Ice Queen,who appears from wave fifteen onwards. Considering the difficulty of this boss battle and the rarity of the item, obtaining this miraculous mount is an uphill pursuit, but one that is well worth the effort.
17Tattered Bee Wing
The Tattered Bee Wing is only really used to craft Bee Wings, but who does not want the ability to fly like a bee and float down caves and steep drops? With these wings, players can do so with extraordinary ease and precision. The Bee Wings can grant playersconsiderable maneuverability that outmatches many other wings.
It is worth noting that the Tattered Bee Wing can only appear in Hardmode, so there is a significant risk of getting hold of this item, yet the reward is great. While in Hardmode, head to theUnderground Jungle and fight the Moss Hornets, and with any luck, the player will get hold of the rare Tattered Bee Wing.
16Beam Sword
Light Red Rarity
The rarest items seem to be solely obtainable in Hardmode, which makes sense since they tend to be pretty powerful. The Beam Sword is no exception, as it is an exceptionally effective weapon that any player would be lucky to have, especially considering its rarity and the arduous effort needed to acquire it.
The Beam Sword itself is only obtainable byslaying Armored Skeletons,so if the player wants to get this weapon, they will have to fend against hordes of foes. This blade deals considerable damage and can shoot a luminous beam of light. The Beam Sword not only looks incredible, but it is a blade worthy of a hero.
15Magical Pumpkin Seed
The Magical Pumpkin Seed is an item that summons an adorable yet somewhat bizarre pumpkin seedling pet known as the Squashling. Getting accustomed to it will take time, but players will find it creepy but cute and the perfect Halloween companion, one that is a cut above the other typical pets in the game.
Not only is getting the Magical Pumpkin Seed to drop a challenge, but it is only obtainableduring the Halloween seasonal event, making it a valuable rarity. This time frame makes it an extremely challenging item to get hold of, although all the player needs to do is harvest pumpkins during this time of year, which is a refreshing change.
14Lucky Coin
This Lucky Coin is an incredibly rare accessory that allows a 20% chance that 1 to 10 extra coins will drop each time the player hits an enemy. The probability of what coin type will drop is as follows: there is an 89.1% chance to get Copper Coins, 9.9% for Silver Coins, and a tiny 1% chance for Gold Coins.
The Lucky Coin is only obtainable in Hardmodeduring the Pirate Invasion.By defeating Pirates, the Pirate Captain, or the Flying Dutchman, players have a chance of attaining this item, albeit a very slim one. Yet, the potential profit the Lucky Coin can amass significantly outweighs the effort necessary to obtain it.
