// Items · #1156
Piranha Gun
PiranhaGun
Expert-mode only progression tier
Piranha Gun
Item
- Latches on to enemies for continuous damage
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 40
Defense +2
Knockback 1
Use time 30ticks
Use anim. 30ticks
Projectile #190
Shoot speed 14
Mana cost 10
Heals life +80
Grants buff #48 · 15s
Rarity tier 8
Buy price 20
Sells for 4
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory potion expert-only
Classifications · 2
classificationsError World Chest Swap ImmunityIs Ranged Specialist Weapon
Best prefixes
reforge targetMenacing +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix
Warding +4 defense — best defensive accessory prefix
Lucky +4% crit chance — best critical-strike accessory prefix
Quick +4% movement speed — best mobility accessory prefix
Interactive tools
plan your buildFrequently asked
common questionsWhat progression tier is Piranha Gun? +
Piranha Gun sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (8).
What is the best prefix for Piranha Gun? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Piranha Gun — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Piranha Gun? +
Piranha Gun deals 40 base damage, 30-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
