// Items · #0534
Shotgun
Early Hardmode progression tier
Shotgun
Item
- Fires a spread of bullets
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
RangedDamage 24
Knockback 6.5
Use time 45ticks
Use anim. 45ticks
Projectile #10
Shoot speed 7
Rarity tier 4
Buy price 25
Sells for 5
no melee
Used to craft · 1 item
downstream recipes →
Best prefixes
reforge targetUnreal +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback (ranged only)
Interactive tools
plan your buildFrequently asked
common questionsHow do you get Shotgun in Terraria? +
It is sold by Arms Dealer.
What progression tier is Shotgun? +
Shotgun sits in the Early Hardmode tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (4).
What is the best prefix for Shotgun? +
Unreal is the strongest prefix for Shotgun — +15% damage, +10% speed, +10% crit, +15% knockback (ranged only).
What is the damage and DPS of Shotgun? +
Shotgun deals 24 base damage, 45-tick use time. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
What can you craft with Shotgun? +
Shotgun is used as an ingredient in 1 recipe. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
