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Ranged Class Guide

Long-range DPS class using guns and bows. Excellent sustained damage with ammo conservation bonuses.

9/10 - PvE Strength

Playstyle

Stay at distance and deal consistent damage. Ammo conservation reduces resource costs. Great for boss fights where dodging is key.

Strengths

  • +Safe damage from distance
  • +Ammo conservation saves resources
  • +Daedalus Stormbow trivializes mid-game
  • +Consistent DPS throughout all phases

Weaknesses

  • -Requires ammo management
  • -Lower defense than melee
  • -Fossil Armor is fragile in early game

Progression Path

Early Game (Pre-Hardmode)

Armor

Fossil ArmorNecro Armor

Weapons

MinisharkHellwing BowStar Cannon

Mid Game (Early Hardmode)

Armor

Cobalt/Palladium Armor (ranged helm)Mythril/Orichalcum ArmorAdamantite/Titanium Armor

Weapons

Daedalus StormbowMegasharkOnyx Blaster

Late Game (Post-Plantera)

Armor

Hallowed Armor (ranged helm)Chlorophyte ArmorShroomite Armor

Weapons

TsunamiTactical ShotgunXenopopperChain Gun

Endgame (Post-Moon Lord)

Armor

Vortex Armor

Weapons

S.D.M.G.Celebration Mk2PhantasmVortex Beater

Class Tips

  • 1

    Daedalus Stormbow + Holy Arrows destroys all three Mechanical Bosses.

  • 2

    Shroomite Armor stealth bonus is massive - stand still while shooting.

  • 3

    Chlorophyte Bullets home in on enemies, great for bosses.

  • 4

    Stock up on ammo reserves before major boss fights.