// Items · #1351

Exploding Bullet

ExplodingBullet
Expert-mode only progression tier
Exploding Bullet
Item
  • Explodes on impact
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 10
Defense +17
Crit chance 20%
Knockback 6.6
Use time 10ticks
Use anim. 15ticks
Projectile #286
Shoot speed 4.7
Mana cost 7
Heals life +80
Pickaxe power 55%
Axe power 175%
Hammer power 100%
Grants buff #71 · 1200s
Rarity tier 3
Buy price 40
Sells for 8
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity potion expert-only

Crafted at · 1 recipe

walk the chain →
Empty Bullet ×50
Empty Bullet
+
Explosive Powder
Explosive Powder
Exploding Bullet ×50
Exploding Bullet
at Work Bench

Best prefixes

reforge target
Menacing +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

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Frequently asked

common questions
How do you get Exploding Bullet in Terraria? +

It can be crafted at Work Bench.

What progression tier is Exploding Bullet? +

Exploding Bullet sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (3).

What is the best prefix for Exploding Bullet? +

Menacing is the strongest prefix for Exploding Bullet — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.

What is the damage and DPS of Exploding Bullet? +

Exploding Bullet deals 10 base damage, 10-tick use time, 20% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.