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Terraria Ranged Weapons
Ranged weapons — bows, guns, repeaters and launchers — deliver high, consistent single-target DPS from a safe distance, at the cost of managing ammo. They scale hard with ranged-damage gear and reward good ammo choices.
52 ranged weapons catalogued
Frequently asked
What is the best ranged weapon in Terraria? +
Endgame picks include the Vortex Beater and Phantasm (Vortex armor), the S.D.M.G. and, for raw single-target damage, the Celebration Mk2. All need the right ammo to shine.
Do ranged weapons need ammo in Terraria? +
Most do — bows need arrows, guns need bullets, launchers need rockets. A few, like the Star Cannon or the Toxikarp, supply their own shots. Ammo-saving accessories stretch your stockpile.