Magic weapons
Weave the arcane threads of mana to bend reality itself
Magic weapons are weapons dealing magic damage . They consume mana with each use. Magic weapons are categorized into wands , magic guns , and spell books . There are several other magic weapons that do not fit into any of these types. There are 76 magic weapons. The following lists present all magic weapons, along with their damage and how to obtain them. The weapons are roughly ordered by their intended stage of game progression. - 1 Pre-Hardmode 1.1 Wands - 1.2 Magic guns - 1.3 Spell books - 1.4 Others - 2 Hardmode 2.1 Wands - 2.2 Magic guns - 2.3 Spell books - 2.4 Others - 3 Boost gear 3.1 Armor sets - 3.2 Accessories - 3.3 Buffs
Lore & Background
The journey begins with simple stones and gems, forging robes that hum with the power of Amethyst or Diamond, before ascending to the celestial might of Hallowed armor. Whether summoning meteorites from the heavens or weaving walls of cursed flame, the magic user commands forces that ignore solid earth, piercing blocks and homing upon foes with eerie precision. This path demands discipline, for every spell exacts a toll on mana, turning the battlefield into a gamble where regeneration and cost reduction become as vital as the damage dealt.
In Their Own Story
The Golem roars, raising a massive fist, yet your spell book retaliates instantly. A golden stream of Ichor-infused energy pierces its defense, slowing its movements as tiny crystal projectiles ricochet off its armor with a sound like shattering glass. You dodge a falling boulder summoned by your own incantation, the earth trembling under its weight. As the creature stumbles, you channel a final surge, launching a controllable explosive projectile that arcs over the debris, detonating in a blinding flash of light that silences the stone giant forever.
Reader's Guide
Master the rhythm of casting; many late-game weapons like the Razorpine increase fire rate with continuous use, while others like the Rainbow Gun require precise aiming to maximize their lasting beams. Balance your loadout between direct damage dealers and summoners like the Blizzard Staff for crowd control. Always keep mana potions accessible and maintain high regeneration rates through buffs and gear to sustain your relentless barrage of arcane projectiles.
Did You Know?
- There are exactly 76 distinct magic weapons in Terraria, categorized into wands, magic guns, spell books, and others.
- The Nebula armor set bonus grants the Rapid Healing buff for five seconds after striking an enemy.
- Meteor armor allows the Space Gun, Gray Zapinator, and Orange Zapinator to cost zero mana when used.
- Magic weapons can fire projectiles through solid blocks, allowing attacks from behind cover.