Vampire Knives

The **Vampire Knives** in Terraria are a powerful melee weapon that deal rapid and high damage to enemies. They also have the ability to heal the player by a percentage of the damage dealt, making them an effective choice for survivability in combat. The knives have a unique appearance with glowing red blades and a black handle.

Some recommended modifiers for the Vampire Knives are "Godly" or "Demonic" as they increase the weapon's damage output. "Ruthless" is also a good modifier for increasing the weapon's overall damage, but at the cost of slightly lower speed.

## Obtaining method

In Terraria, the Vampire Knives can be obtained by defeating the Crimson Mimic, which can be spawned by using a Key of Night in a Crimson biome. The Key of Night can be crafted at a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil using 15 Souls of Night and a key mold, which can be obtained by killing enemies in the Crimson biome during Hardmode. Once defeated, the Crimson Mimic has a chance to drop the Vampire Knives.

## Tips

* The Vampire Knives are a melee weapon, so it's important to get up close to enemies to use them effectively.
* Use the knives to target groups of enemies or bosses with multiple body parts to maximize the healing effect.
* The knives can be used to farm for hearts, as they have a chance to drop from enemies that are hit with the knives.
* It's recommended to pair the knives with armor and accessories that increase melee damage and critical strike chance to maximize their potential.
* While the knives have a high rate of fire, they have a short range compared to other melee weapons, so be careful not to get too close to enemies that can deal heavy damage.
* The knives can be used to damage enemies through walls, making them useful for defending against invasions or other threats.
* When using the knives, be mindful of your health and consider using potions or other healing items to supplement the healing effect.
* The knives are effective against enemies with high defense, as they deal damage based on the enemy's maximum health rather than their defense stat.
* The knives can be paired with the Flask of Ichor to further increase their damage output and reduce enemy defense.

## Trivia

* The Vampire Knives were added to Terraria in the 1.2 update, which was released in 2013.
* The knives have a unique appearance with glowing red blades and black handles, making them one of the most distinctive melee weapons in the game.
* The Vampire Knives are one of the few weapons in Terraria that have a healing effect, making them a popular choice for players who prioritize survivability in combat.
* The knives deal damage based on the enemy's maximum health, making them effective against high-health enemies such as bosses.
* The knives can pierce through multiple enemies, making them useful for clearing out groups of enemies.
* The knives are affected by the melee speed bonus from the Panic Necklace and its upgrades, making them even more deadly in combat.
* The knives were inspired by a similar weapon in the game Dungeon Defenders, which was developed by the same studio as Terraria.
* The Vampire Knives have a unique sound effect when they hit an enemy, with a satisfying "squelch" noise that adds to their overall impact.
* The knives are a popular choice for "vampiric" or "lifesteal" builds in Terraria, where players focus on healing themselves through damage dealt to enemies.
* The Vampire Knives were originally planned to be added to Terraria in the 1.1 update, but were delayed until the 1.2 update due to balancing issues.