// Items · #0164
Handgun
Pre-Hardmode progression tier
Combat & use
RangedDamage 26
Knockback 3
Use time 15ticks
Use anim. 15ticks
Projectile #14
Shoot speed 10
Rarity tier 2
no melee
Used to craft · 1 item
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Best prefixes
reforge targetUnreal +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback (ranged only)
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Frequently asked
common questionsWhat progression tier is Handgun? +
Handgun sits in the Pre-Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (2).
What is the best prefix for Handgun? +
Unreal is the strongest prefix for Handgun — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback (ranged only).
What is the damage and DPS of Handgun? +
Handgun deals 26 base damage, 15-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
What can you craft with Handgun? +
Handgun is used as an ingredient in 1 recipe. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
