Ranged weapons
Ranged weapons are weapons dealing ranged damage that mostly require ammunition to be fired. Ranged weapons are categorized into bows, repeaters, guns, launchers, and consumable weapons. There are several other ranged weapons that do not fit into any of these types.
Due to the usage of ammunition alongside the weapon, the total damage and knockback values in effect during use are actually the sum of the weapon's stats combined with those of the ammunition type used. A ranged weapon with a knockback value of zero, for example, will still usually apply some knockback, since nearly all ammunition types have their own knockback values.
There are 116 ranged weapons.
The following lists present all ranged weapons, along with their damage and how to obtain them. The weapons are roughly ordered by their intended stage of game progression.
Pre-Hardmode
Bows
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| Wooden Bow | 4 | Crafted: 10 |
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| Boreal Wood Bow(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 6 | Crafted: 10 |
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| Palm Wood Bow(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 6 | Crafted: 10 |
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| Rich Mahogany Bow | 6 | Crafted: 10 |
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| Copper Bow | 6 | Crafted: 7 |
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| Tin Bow | 7 | Crafted: 7 |
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| Ebonwood Bow | 8 | Crafted: 10 |
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| Shadewood Bow | 8 | Crafted: 10 |
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| Iron Bow | 8 | Crafted: 7 |
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| Lead Bow | 9 | Crafted: 7 |
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| Silver Bow | 9 | Crafted: 7 |
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| Tungsten Bow | 10 | Crafted: 7 |
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| Ash Wood Bow(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 10 | Crafted: 10 |
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| Gold Bow | 11 | Crafted: 7 |
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| Platinum Bow | 13 | Crafted: 7 |
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| Demon Bow | 14 | Crafted: 8 |
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| Tendon Bow | 19 | Crafted: 8 |
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| Blood Rain Bow(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 14 | Dropped by Wandering Eye Fish and Zombie Merman. |
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| Molten Fury | 31 | Crafted: 15 |
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| The Bee's Knees(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 23 | Dropped by Queen Bee. |
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| Hellwing Bow(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 22 | Found in Shadow Chests and Obsidian Lock Boxes. |
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Guns
| Item | Damage | Source | Notes | ||
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| Minishark | 6 | Purchased from the Arms Dealer (35 GC). |
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| Flintlock Pistol | 13 | Purchased from the Arms Dealer (5 GC). | |||
| Boomstick | 14 | Found in Ivy Chests and Jungle and Bramble Crates. |
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| Revolver(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 20 | Purchased from the Traveling Merchant (10 GC). | |||
| Red Ryder(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 20 | Found in Presents, obtained during Christmas. | |||
| Musket | 31 | Dropped by Shadow Orbs and found in Corrupt and Defiled Crates. | |||
| The Undertaker | 19 | Dropped by Crimson Hearts and found in Crimson and Hematic Crates. | |||
| Quad-Barrel Shotgun(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 14 | Purchased from the Arms Dealer in a Graveyard after Skeletron is defeated (35 GC). |
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| Handgun | 26 | Found in Locked Gold Chests and Golden Lock Boxes. | |||
| Pew-matic Horn(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 20 | Dropped by Deerclops. | |||
| Phoenix Blaster | 30 | Crafted: 10 |
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Consumables
These ranged weapons are unique in that they disappear upon use, and their ammunition count is determined by the quantity on hand. They benefit from ammo conservation, which grants them a chance not to be consumed when used. However, this is limited to ammo conservation from armor items – the Magic Quiver, Ammo Box, and Ammo Reservation Potion have no effect on these weapons.
| Item | Damage | Source | Notes | ||
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| Paper Airplane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 4 | Dropped by Windy Balloons. | |||
| White Paper Airplane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 4 | Dropped by Windy Balloons. | |||
| Snowball | 8 | Crafted: |
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| Shuriken | 10 | Purchased from the Merchant (15 CC). Found in Pots and Chests. | |||
| Rotten Egg | 13 | Obtained from Goodie Bags during Halloween. |
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| Throwing Knife | 12 | Purchased from the Merchant during a Blood Moon (50 CC). Found in Chests. | |||
| Poisoned Knife | 14 | Crafted: or |
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| Beenade | 12 | Dropped by Queen Bee. Crafted: |
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| Bone Throwing Knife(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 14 | Crafted: |
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| Star Anise(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 14 | Obtained from Presents during Christmas. |
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| Spiky Ball | 16 | Purchased from the Goblin Tinkerer (80 CC). Dropped by Goblins. |
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| Javelin(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 17 | Dropped by Hoplites. | |||
| Frost Daggerfish(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 17 | Fished in the Snow biome. | |||
| Bone | 20 | Dropped by Angry Bones, Dark Casters and Cursed Skulls. | |||
| Molotov Cocktail(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 23 | Crafted: |
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| Bone Javelin(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 20 | Crafted: |
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| Happy Grenade(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 30 | Dropped by the Party Girl and purchased from her when in inventory (2 SC50 CC). | |||
| Grenade | 60 | Purchased from the Demolitionist (75 CC). Found in Pots (in Hardmode) and Chests. | |||
| Sticky Grenade(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 60 | Crafted: 5 |
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| Bouncy Grenade(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 65 | Crafted: 2 |
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Others
| Item | Damage | Source | Notes | ||
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| Blowpipe | 9 | Found in Chests on the surface or underground. | |||
| Snowball Cannon | 10 | Found in Frozen Chests, Froze and Boreal Crates. |
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| Sandgun | 30 | Crafted: |
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| Blowgun | 27 | Purchased from the Witch Doctor (5 GC). | |||
| Paintball Gun(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 12 | Dropped by the Painter. |
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| Ale Tosser(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 20 | Dropped by the Tavernkeep. |
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| Harpoon | 25 | Dropped by most Goblins. |
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| Star Cannon | 55 | Crafted: |
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Hardmode
Bows
| Item | Damage | Source | Notes | ||
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| Pearlwood Bow | 12 | Crafted: 10 |
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| Daedalus Stormbow(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 38 | Dropped by Hallowed Mimics. |
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| Ice Bow | 39 | Dropped by Ice Mimics. |
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| Shadowflame Bow(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 47 | Dropped by Goblin Warlocks. |
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| Marrow | 53 | Dropped by Skeleton Archers. |
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| Pulse Bow(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 80 | Purchased from the Traveling Merchant (45 GC) after defeating all three mechanical bosses. |
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| Phantom Phoenix(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 32 | Dropped by Ogre. |
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| Tsunami | 53 | Dropped by Duke Fishron. |
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| Aerial Bane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 39 | Dropped by Betsy. |
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| Eventide(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 | Dropped by Empress of Light. |
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| Phantasm(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 | Crafted: 18 |
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Repeaters
| Item | Damage | Source | Notes | ||
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| Cobalt Repeater | 35 | Crafted: 10 |
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| Palladium Repeater | 37 | Crafted: 12 |
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| Mythril Repeater | 39 | Crafted: 10 |
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| Orichalcum Repeater | 40 | Crafted: 12 |
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| Adamantite Repeater | 42 | Crafted: 12 |
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| Titanium Repeater | 43 | Crafted: 13 |
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| Hallowed Repeater | 50 | Crafted: 12 |
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| Chlorophyte Shotbow | 34 | Crafted: 12 |
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| Stake Launcher | 75 | Dropped by Mourning Wood. |
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Guns
| Item | Damage | Source | Notes | ||
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| Clockwork Assault Rifle | 17 | Dropped by Wall of Flesh. |
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| Gatligator(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 21 | Purchased from the Traveling Merchant (35 GC). |
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| Shotgun | 24 | Purchased from the Arms Dealer (25 GC). |
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| Onyx Blaster(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 24 | Crafted: |
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| Uzi | 30 | Dropped by Angry Trappers. |
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| Megashark | 25 | Crafted: |
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| Venus Magnum | 50 | Dropped by Plantera. |
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| Tactical Shotgun | 29 | Dropped by Tactical Skeletons. |
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| Sniper Rifle | 185 | Dropped by Skeleton Snipers. |
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| Candy Corn Rifle | 44 | Dropped by Pumpking. |
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| Chain Gun | 31 | Dropped by Santa-NK1. |
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| Xenopopper(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 45 | Dropped by Martian Saucer. |
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| Vortex Beater(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 | Crafted: 18 |
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| S.D.M.G.(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 85 | Dropped by the Moon Lord. |
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Launchers
| Item | Damage | Source | Notes | ||
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| Grenade Launcher | 60 | Dropped by Plantera. | |||
| Proximity Mine Launcher | 80 | Purchased from the Cyborg (35 GC). |
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| Rocket Launcher | 55 | Dropped by Skeleton Commandos. | |||
| Nail Gun(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 85 | Dropped by Nailheads. |
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| Jack 'O Lantern Launcher | 65 | Dropped by Pumpking. |
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| Snowman Cannon | 67 | Dropped by Ice Queen. |
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| Stynger | 45 | Dropped by Golem. |
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| Electrosphere Launcher(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 40 | Dropped by Martian Saucer. |
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| Celebration(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 25 | Purchased from the Party Girl after Golem is defeated (80 GC). | |||
| Celebration Mk2(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 | Dropped by the Moon Lord. | |||
Others
| Item | Damage | Source | Notes | ||
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| Toxikarp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 43 | Fished in The Corruption. | |||
| Dart Rifle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 52 | Dropped by Corrupt Mimics. |
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| Dart Pistol(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 28 | Dropped by Crimson Mimics. |
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| Coin Gun | 0 | Dropped by most pirates. |
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| Flamethrower | 35 | Crafted: 20 |
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| Piranha Gun | 38 | Found in the Jungle Chest in the Dungeon. |
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| Elf Melter | 53 | Dropped by Santa-NK1. |
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| Super Star Shooter(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 60 | Crafted: 12 |
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Boost gear
The following items will boost the stats of ranged weapons.
Armor sets
| Appearance | Set | Defense | Bonuses | Cost / Source / Crafted At | |||
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| Pumpkin armor | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
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| Ninja armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
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| Fossil armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13 |
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| Shadow armor Ancient Shadow armor | 6 | 7 | 6 | 19 |
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Shadow armor
Ancient Shadow armor
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| Necro armor | 6 | 7 | 6 | 19 |
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| Cobalt armor(with Mask) | 5 | 10 | 8 | 23 |
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| Palladium armor(with Helmet) | 5 | 10 | 8 | 23 |
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| Mythril armor(with Hat) | 6 | 12 | 9 | 27 |
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| Orichalcum armor(with Helmet) | 7 | 13 | 10 | 30 |
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| Adamantite armor(with Mask) | 8 | 16 | 12 | 36 |
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| Titanium armor(with Helmet) | 8 | 15 | 11 | 34 |
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| Crystal Assassin armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 12 | 14 | 10 | 36 |
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| Frost armor | 10 | 20 | 13 | 43 |
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| Huntress armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 7 | 17 | 12 | 36 |
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Sold by the Tavernkeep for | |
| Hallowed armor Ancient Hallowed armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)(with Helmet) | 9 | 15 | 11 | 35 |
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Hallowed armor
Ancient Hallowed armor
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| Chlorophyte armor(with Helmet) | 13 | 18 | 13 | 44 |
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| Shroomite armor | 11 | 24 | 16 | 51 |
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| Red Riding armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 8 | 24 | 16 | 48 |
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Sold by the Tavernkeep for | |
| Vortex armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 14 | 28 | 20 | 62 |
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Accessories
| Item | Bonuses | Source / Crafted At | |
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| Ranger Emblem |
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Dropped by the Wall of Flesh | |
| Magic Quiver |
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Dropped by Skeleton Archers | |
| Molten Quiver(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) |
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| Putrid Scent(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) |
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Dropped by Corrupt Mimics | |
| Stalker's Quiver(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) |
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| Moon Stone |
At night:
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Dropped by Vampires | |
| Avenger Emblem |
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| Rifle Scope |
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Dropped by Skeleton Snipers | |
| Sun Stone |
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Dropped by Golem | |
| Celestial Stone |
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| Eye of the Golem |
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Dropped by Golem | |
| Destroyer Emblem |
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| Sniper Scope |
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| Recon Scope(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) |
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Buffs
| Buff | Bonuses | Duration | Cost / Source / Crafted At | |
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| Well Fed |
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1–25 minutes |
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| Plenty Satisfied(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) |
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5–20 minutes |
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| Exquisitely Stuffed(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) |
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4–48 minutes |
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| Wrath |
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4 minutes |
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| Rage |
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4 minutes |
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| Cute Fishron Mount(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)(Expert Mode exclusive) |
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While riding the Cute Fishron mount and below 50% health, during rain, underwater, or 6 seconds thereafter |
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| Feral Bite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)(Expert Mode exclusive) | 30–90 seconds 3–10 |
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| Damage Nebula(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) |
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8 seconds | Granted by Nebula armor damage boosters | |
| Cerebral Mindtrick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)(Expert Mode exclusive) |
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4 seconds |
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| Ammo Box(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) |
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Until canceled, the player dies, or leaves the world |
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| Ammo Reservation |
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8 minutes |
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| Archery |
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8 minutes |
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