Boomerangs

Boomerangs are melee weapons that are thrown when used, returning to the player after a short amount of time. Most boomerangs cannot be fired again before returning to the player.

The best modifier for all boomerangs is generally Godly. (Old-gen console and 3DS versions) Both the Light Disc and Bananarang cannot receive any modifiers.

Types

There are 17 different types of boomerangs, 6 of which are Hardmode-exclusive.

	Damage	Velocity	Use time	Knockback	Crit		HM	Rarity	Sell	Source
Axearang(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 5519	20	10.5	20 (Very fast)	5 (Average)	4%	❌	❌	04*	1 GC50 SC
BananarangInternal Item ID: 1324	45	16	11 (Very fast)	6.5 (Strong)	4%	✔️	✔️	05*	12 GC	Dropped by Clowns.
Bloody MacheteInternal Item ID: 1825	20	15	15 (Very fast)	5 (Average)	4%	❌	❌	02*	1 GC	Dropped by weak enemies during Halloween.
Combat Wrench(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4818	25	17	15 (Very fast)	3.5 (Weak)	4%	❌	❌	02*	50 SC	Dropped by Mechanic.
Enchanted BoomerangInternal Item ID: 55	17	10	20 (Very fast)	8 (Very strong)	4%	❌	❌	01*	1 GC	Crafted: : +
FlamarangInternal Item ID: 119	49	14	20 (Very fast)	8 (Very strong)	4%	❌	❌	03*	2 GC	Crafted: 10 + ( @ / )
Flying Knife(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3030	40	17	15 (Very fast)	4.5 (Average)	4%	❌	✔️	06*	8 GC	Dropped by Hallowed Mimics.
Fruitcake Chakram(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 1918	19	11	15 (Very fast)	8 (Very strong)	4%	❌	❌	01*	1 GC	Found in Presents, obtained during Christmas.
Ice BoomerangInternal Item ID: 670	21	11.5	20 (Very fast)	8.5 (Very strong)	6%	❌	❌	01*	1 GC	Found in Frozen Chests and Frozen and Boreal Crates.
Light DiscInternal Item ID: 561	60	16	14 (Very fast)	8 (Very strong)	4%	✔️	✔️	05*	15 GC	Crafted: : 20 + 15 + 25 ( @ / )
Paladin's HammerInternal Item ID: 1513	100	42	15 (Very fast)	9 (Very strong)	4%	✔️	✔️	08*	10 GC	Dropped by Paladin.
Possessed HatchetInternal Item ID: 1122	80	24	14 (Very fast)	5 (Average)	4%	✔️	✔️	07*	7 GC	Dropped by Golem.
Sergeant United Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4760	80	20	36 (Very slow)	2 (Very weak)	4%	❌	✔️	05*	7 GC	Purchased from the Traveling Merchant (35 GC).
Shroomerang(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4764	23	10.5	20 (Very fast)	7 (Strong)	4%	❌	❌	01*	60 SC	Dropped by Spore Bats.
Thorn ChakramInternal Item ID: 191	25	14	15 (Very fast)	8 (Very strong)	4%	❌	❌	03*	1 GC	Crafted: : 6 + 9 ( @ / )
Trimarang(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 5298	21	11.5	20 (Very fast)	4.5 (Average)	4%	✔️	❌	03*	2 GC	Crafted: + + ( @ )
Wooden BoomerangInternal Item ID: 284	10	6.5	20 (Very fast)	5 (Average)	4%	❌	❌	01*	20 SC	Found in Chests on the surface or underground.

Notes

Melee speed bonuses will affect both the range and velocity of boomerangs.
Boomerangs have infinite piercing ability when returning, and can return through blocks.
Boomerangs can only have universal modifiers because they cannot have their speed modified.
Boomerangs will disappear after a certain amount of time. This is only noticeable when teleporting (e.g. via the Rod of Discord).

Tips

The player can aim just above the enemies so that it flies over their heads, then move away in the opposite direction, so that the boomerang will strike through all enemies while returning. This will also knock the enemies away from the player, despite the direction the boomerang is traveling at the time.
As most boomerangs can only be thrown again after returning to the player, and that they usually have a high fire rate, firing them at a close distance takes the most advantage of them, albeit a bit risky.