Weapons in Terraria

Terraria has a massive arsenal of weapons for you to discover and master! From swords and bows to magic staffs and yoyos, there's a tool for every playstyle.

For melee fighters:

You'll love the variety of blades, clubs and flails available. The Firey Greatsword and the Frostbrand sword are potent options, while the Dark Lance spear and the Ball O' Hurt flail will make quick work of enemies.

 

For ranged combat:

Bows like the Molten Fury and guns like the Minishark or Phoenix Blaster are your best friends.

For Magic users:

Can wield powerful staves to cast spells, like the Water Bolt or Demon Scythe.

 

Don't forget that many weapons can be reforged to improve damage or stats, and certain gear like the Necro armour will boost the effectiveness of a weapon type. Crafting stations are essential for creating advanced arms, so build a solid base with all the crafting gear like an anvil, furnace and loom.

Where to get them:

• Exploring underground and looting golden chests is the best way to find new weapons.
• Defeating bosses like the Eye of Cthulhu also provides valuable loot to aid your quest.
• The dungeon and underworld biomes contain dangerous but rewarding gear, if you're brave enough to explore them!

With the huge range of weapons available, you'll constantly find new and exciting ways to vanquish your foes in Terraria. Experiment with different weapons and classes to discover what playstyle suits you best.

Top 5 Early Game Weapons and How to Get Them

Finding good weapons early on in Terraria can be tricky, but with these tips you'll be wielding the best gear in no time!

The Copper Shortsword

The first weapon you start with is a Copper Shortsword, but it lacks power. Craft a Wooden Sword and Cactus Sword instead for better damage. To craft a Wooden Sword, chop trees for wood and craft at a workbench. For a Cactus Sword, gather cactus from deserts and craft at a workbench.

Obtaining a Gun

An easy way to get a gun early is to find some bombs and drop into the Crimson or Corruption, then bomb one of the hearts/orbs to obtain it. The Tungsten Bullet is the best early bullet, as it can be found in the world or crafted from Tungsten ore and deals great damage.

The Bow & Arrows

Bows and arrows are a must-have. Craft a Wooden Bow from wood at a workbench, then make Wooden Arrows or Flaming Arrows for range and fire damage.

 

The Minishark

The Minishark is a rapid-fire gun dropped by the Eye of Cthulhu boss. To summon it, use 6 lenses at a demon altar. The Minishark requires musket balls as ammo which can be crafted or purchased from the Arms Dealer NPC.

The Best Hardmode Weapons and Where to Find Them

The Sniper Rifle

This dominating weapon will make short work of enemies in Hardmode! To get your hands on this ultra-powerful sniper, defeat the Wall of Flesh and enter Hardmode. The Sniper Rifle has a chance to drop from Hardmode enemies in the Underground Snow biome. With its massive damage and range, the Sniper Rifle allows you to pick off foes from a safe distance before they even spot you.

The Quad-Barrel Shotgun

Want to feel like an action hero? The Quad-Barrel Shotgun packs an incredible punch and lets you mow down multiple enemies at once! After defeating the Wall of Flesh, this chaotic weapon has a chance to drop from Angry Nimbuses. The spread shot and knockback make it ideal for crowd control and tight spaces. Fire four shots at once and watch your foes scatter!

Molten Fury

This blazing bow ignites your foes with searing hot arrows! The Molten Fury has a chance to drop from Fire Imps in the Underworld after defeating the Wall of Flesh. Although it requires Hellfire Arrows as ammo, the damage over time effect causes foes to burn even after you've shot them. Aim well and unleash a volley of flame!

 

With weapons like these, the denizens of your world won't stand a chance against your might! Venture into Hardmode, battle formidable foes and get your hands on the most powerful weapons Terraria has to offer. The loot you'll gain and the adventures you'll have are truly legendary!

Crafting Powerful Endgame Weapons - What You Need to Know

If you’ve made it to Terraria’s endgame, congratulations! Now it’s time to craft some seriously powerful weapons to take on the biggest baddies. Here are some must-have arms you’ll want in your arsenal:

The True Night’s Edge

This bad boy is made by fusing four swords together: the Blade of Grass, the Fiery Greatsword, the Muramasa, and the Lights Bane. Each blade drops from specific bosses, so you’ll need to defeat them all to craft this epic weapon. The True Night’s Edge launches a projectile with each swing, making it perfect for crowd control and dealing massive damage.

The Star Cannon

Once you’ve defeated the Eater of Worlds or the Brain of Cthulhu, you can create the Star Cannon. This beast of a weapon launches fallen stars as ammunition, obliterating anything in their path. You’ll need to collect stars to keep it loaded, but the destruction it brings is well worth it.

With the right weapons and armour in your inventory, no boss will stand a chance against you! Mix and match gear to create the perfect build for your playstyle and get ready to unleash mayhem on the toughest enemies Terraria has to offer.

Top Pro Tips for Maximising Your Arsenal in Terraria

You’ve got the basics down and you’re ready to become a Terraria weapon expert! Here are some pro tips to maximise your arsenal:

Enchant your accessories

Equip yourself with maxed-out accessories and enchant them with buffs to amplify your damage. The mana flower, celestial shell and destroyer emblem are excellent for boosting magic and ranged damage.

Summon minions

Minions provide extra firepower, so equip summoning gear even if you’re not a summoner build. The imp staff and spider staff are easy to obtain and their minions target enemies automatically.

Get vertical

Expert mode bosses and events require aerial manoeuvrability. Build multiple layers of platforms and use mobility accessories like wings, rocket boots and grappling hooks to swiftly move up, down and side to side.

Horizontal mobility

For ground travel, use minecart tracks, asphalt blocks or a unicorn mount. Get around quickly to avoid boss attacks and line up the perfect shot.

Reforge for damage

Reforge your weapons and accessories to maximise damage output, not critical hits. “Murderous,” “Deadly,” and “Unreal” provide the highest damage buffs.

Fish for potions

Fishing in Terraria provides ingredients for powerful combat potions. Gather materials to craft endurance, wrath, inferno and lifeforce potions for temporary boosts to defence, damage, speed and max health.

Explore for loot

Adventure into the dungeon, underworld and jungle for chests containing rare weapons like the sniper rifle, scourge of the corruptor and terra blade.

Build arenas

Construct boss arenas complete with heart lanterns, campfires, bastion potions and layers of platforms. A proper arena gives you space to manoeuvre and provides buffs/healing to gain an advantage.

Get the best gear

Obtain endgame armour, weapons and accessories to maximise stats. Hallowed, chlorophyte and shroomite armors provide the best bonuses for each class.

With these pro tips, you'll be wielding ultimate power in no time! Now get out there and unleash mayhem on those bosses!