// Items · #1432

Empty Bullet

EmptyBullet
Expert-mode only progression tier
Empty Bullet
Item
  • Used to craft various types of ammo
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."

Combat & use

Melee
Damage 10
Defense +17
Crit chance 20%
Knockback 3.6
Use time 10ticks
Use anim. 15ticks
Projectile #287
Shoot speed 4.6
Mana cost 7
Heals life +80
Pickaxe power 55%
Axe power 175%
Hammer power 100%
Grants buff #79 · 1200s
Rarity tier 2
Buy price 5
Sells for 1
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity potion expert-only

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

plan your build

Frequently asked

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

It is sold by Arms Dealer.

What progression tier is Empty Bullet? +

Empty Bullet sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (2).

What is the best prefix for Empty Bullet? +

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

What is the damage and DPS of Empty Bullet? +

Empty 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.

What can you craft with Empty Bullet? +

Empty Bullet is used as an ingredient in 6 recipes. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.