Updated January 29, 2026
We finaly got the Terraria 1.4.5 Bigger and Boulder update after a long wait, and one of the most important things are new whips!
Terraria's 1.4.5 Bigger and Boulder update introduced 9 new whips for the Summoner class, nearly doubling the available options and filling progression gaps throughout the game. These whips range from early Pre-Hardmode weapons to endgame Moon Lord drops, providing you with plenty of options for your Summoner builds.
All New Whips in Terraria 1.4.5 - Stats Table
| Whip Name | Damage | Tag Damage | Multihit Penalty | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobwhip | 12 | +3 | 66% | Pre-Hardmode (Early) |
| Slime Whip | 12 | +3 | 60% | Pre-Hardmode (Post-King Slime) |
| Soulscourge | 17 | +5 | 40% | Pre-Hardmode (Corruption) |
| Vasculash | 19 | +5 | 40% | Pre-Hardmode (Crimson) |
| Starcrash | 22 | +2 | 30% | Pre-Hardmode (Post-Evil Boss) |
| Vulgar Display of Flower | 75 | +9 | 15% | Hardmode (Post-Plantera) |
| Electric Eel | 150 | +12 | 5% | Hardmode (Duke Fishron) |
| Constellation | 130 | +15 | 10% | Hardmode (Post-Lunatic Cultist) |
| Possession | 110 | +25 | 5% | Hardmode (Moon Lord) |
Terraria 1.4.5 Whip Crafting Recipes
While not all whips are craftable, you'll be able to create most of them, if you know what you need and where to craft them. Below you'll find a list of all necessary ingredients for whip crafting, as well as which crafting stations to use.
| Whip Name | Ingredients | Crafting Station |
|---|---|---|
| Cobwhip | 10 Wood + 30 Cobweb | Loom |
| Slime Whip | 50 Gel | Solidifier |
| Soulscourge | 12 Demonite Bars | Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil |
| Vasculash | 12 Crimtane Bars | Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil |
| Starcrash | 20 Meteorite Bars + 10 Chain + 10 Fallen Stars | Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil |
| Vulgar Display of Flower | Not craftable | Dropped by Plantera |
| Electric Eel | Not craftable | Dropped by Duke Fishron |
| Constellation | 18 Stardust Fragments | Ancient Manipulator |
| Possession | Not craftable | Dropped by Moon Lord |
How to Get Crafting Ingredients for New Whips in Terraria 1.4.5
| Whip & Modifier | Recipe / Source | Station | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobwhip | 10 Wood, 30 Cobweb | Loom | Found in caves. Available immediately at start. |
| Slime Whip | 50 Gel | Solidifier | Obtained after defeating King Slime. |
| Soulscourge | 12 Demonite Bars | Anvil | Defeat Eye of Cthulhu. Corruption only. |
| Vasculash | 12 Crimtane Bars | Anvil | Defeat Eye of Cthulhu. Crimson only. |
| Starcrash | 20 Meteorite, 10 Chain, 10 Star | Anvil | Mine Meteorite sites after breaking an Orb/Heart. |
| Vulgar Display | 12.5% Drop | Plantera | Defeat Plantera in the Underground Jungle. |
| Electric Eel | Boss Drop | Duke Fishron | Fish with a Truffle Worm in the Ocean. |
| Constellation | 18 Stardust Fragments | Ancient Manipulator | Lunar Events. Drops from Stardust Pillar. |
| Possession | Boss Drop | Moon Lord | Defeat the final boss, Moon Lord. |
Related: Best Weapons in Terraria
Complete Whip Special Effects List
| Whip | Stage | Special Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cobweb Whip | Pre-Boss | Releases a small spider for 3s that deals 2 contact damage. Hits refresh duration. |
| Slime Whip | King Slime | Entire whip inflicts Slime; Tip inflicts On Fire! |
| Soulscourge | Evil Boss | Increases minion damage against tagged enemies. Corruption variant. |
| Vasculash | Evil Boss | Standard tag effect. Deals higher base damage than Soulscourge. Crimson variant. |
| Starcrash | Pre-HM | Minion hits trigger Meteor Rain (1.33x minion damage). Limit 1 enemy per strike. |
| Vulgar Display | Plantera | Marks enemies. Minion/Sentry hits release Homing Petals that seek nearby targets. |
| Electric Eel | Hardmode | +5% Minion Crit. Tagged enemies emit Arcing Lightning that chains to others. |
| Constellation | Cultist | +15% Minion Crit. Tagged enemies display prophetic energy when struck. |
| Possession | Endgame | Greatly increases attack speed. The definitive endgame option for summoners. |
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What Are Whips in Terraria?
Whips are summon weapons in Terraria that swing in an arc and cause minions to focus on the last enemy hit. They apply unique tag debuffs that increase minion damage and provide special effects based on the whip used. Unlike other weapons, whips cannot normally deal critical hits and receive bonuses from summon damage rather than melee damage.
Terraria 1.4.5 Whips FAQ
Possession is the best whip in Terraria 1.4.5, dropped by the Moon Lord. It features the highest damage output and fastest attack speed among all whips, making it ideal for endgame content and post-Moon Lord farming.
Starcrash is the best Pre-Hardmode whip for boss fights due to its meteor effect that deals additional damage when minions hit tagged enemies. For early game progression, the Cobwhip provides the earliest accessible option for Summoner builds.
Legendary is the best modifier for all whips in Terraria 1.4.5. It provides bonuses to damage, speed, critical strike chance, size, and knockback, maximizing the effectiveness of whip attacks.
Yes, whip tag effects can stack in Terraria 1.4.5. Players can apply multiple tag debuffs from different whips to maximize minion damage output. This strategy involves hitting enemies with multiple whips before focusing on the highest-damage option.
Yes, all nine new whips from Terraria 1.4.5 work in existing worlds. Craftable whips can be made immediately, while boss drops require defeating the respective bosses in any world. You do not need to create a new world to access the new whips.
Starcrash or Firecracker are the recommended whips for the Wall of Flesh fight. Starcrash's meteor effect provides additional damage output, while Firecracker's explosion effect remains effective for Pre-Hardmode boss encounters.
Vasculash is slightly better than Soulscourge, dealing 19 base damage compared to Soulscourge's 17 damage. Both whips share the same tag damage (+5) and multihit penalty (40%), making Vasculash the superior choice by 2 damage points.
Yes, whips benefit from melee attack speed bonuses. Accessories like Feral Claws, Power Glove, and Mechanical Glove significantly increase whip effectiveness by improving attack speed, allowing for faster application of tag debuffs.
Multihit penalty determines how much damage reduction occurs when a whip hits multiple enemies in a single swing. Early whips have higher penalties (60-66%), while later whips have lower penalties (5-15%), making endgame whips more effective against groups.
Possession can drop on the first Moon Lord kill, but the drop rate is similar to other Moon Lord weapons. Multiple Moon Lord kills may be required to obtain Possession, as it shares the drop pool with other endgame weapons.
Electric Eel is the best early Hardmode whip if you can defeat Duke Fishron before the Mechanical Bosses. Otherwise, use Terraria Pre-Hardmode whips like Star Crash or existing Hardmode whips until obtaining post-Plantera options.
To use whips effectively, combine them with summon weapons to maximize damage output. Whips direct minion targeting to the last enemy hit and apply tag debuffs that increase minion damage. Stack multiple whip effects for maximum effectiveness, and equip melee speed accessories to increase attack speed.
Summoner accessories like Papyrus Scarab, Necromantic Scroll, and Summoner Emblem boost overall damage. Melee speed accessories like Feral Claws improve whip attack speed. Combine both types for optimal Summoner builds in Terraria 1.4.5.
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