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Space Gun
  • Space Gun item spriteold Space Gun item sprite
Autofire
Stack digit 1
Statistics
Type
Damage17 (Magic)
Knockback0.75 (Extremely weak)
Mana6 (0 with Meteor armor)
Critical chance4%
Use time17 (Very fast)
Velocity30 (effective)
RarityRarity level: 1
Sell40
Research1 required
Projectile created
  • Green Laser
    Green Laser
Space Gun (demo)

The Space Gun in action.

The Space Gun is a magic weapon which autofires quick green-colored lasers. Its projectile velocity is as fast as the Megashark. Each laser can hit up to three enemies, and emits moderate light as it moves.

If a full set of Meteor armor is equipped, the Space Gun costs no mana.

It is crafted by combining 20 Meteorite Bars (60 Meteorite) at an Anvil. A full set of Meteor armor and the Space Gun cost a total of 65 Meteorite Bars to craft (195 Meteorite).

Its best modifier is Mythical.

Crafting[]

Recipes[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS version only:
Space GunSpace Gun
Iron AnvilIron Anvil
or
Lead AnvilLead Anvil
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader versiontModLoader 1 only:
Space GunSpace Gun

Tips[]

  • The Space Gun can pierce two enemies at a time, which makes it quite useful in the pre-Hardmode Dungeon, because of the large quantity of grouped enemies found there.
  • Its usefulness soon diminishes after reaching Hardmode, as most enemies are too tough to the extent it becomes ineffective.
  • The Furious, Taboo, Intense, Ignorant, and Inept modifiers will not have any negative effects on mana while the set bonus of Meteor armor is in effect.
  • The Space Gun is highly useful for defeating the Wall of Flesh as the lasers can penetrate through The Hungry and have a much better chance at hitting the eyes or mouth. This, paired with Meteor armor, can be one of the easiest ways to defeat it.
  • With a full set of Meteor Armor, the Space Gun can be used as a decent weapon against Skeletron due to its good damage, attack rate, and its piercing abilities. This allows it to deal damage to both the hands and possibly the head simultaneously.
  • With Meteor Armor, the Space Gun does not cost any mana. This can be utilized to buy time for mana to regenerate.
  • The console version can sometimes glitch and keep the gun locked. All you need to do is get the guide near an anvil and speak to him about crafting, you can craft any item in the game from his menu so long as you're near the right crafting station and have the required materials.

Trivia[]

  • Despite being called a "gun", the Space Gun is a magic weapon.
  • The Space Gun appears to be based on a raygun.

See also[]

History[]

  • Desktop 1.4.1:
    • Damage decreased from 19 to 17.
    • Mana cost decreased from 7 to 6.
  • Desktop 1.2.3:
    • Damage increased from 18 to 19.
    • Knockback increased from 0.5 to 0.75.
    • Use time reduced from 18 to 17.
    • Mana to cast reduced from 8 to 7.
  • Desktop 1.1.1: Fixed a bug with the lack of sale price and free reforging.
  • Desktop 1.0.6:
    • Damage increased from 16 to 17.
    • Mana to cast reduced from 9 to 8.
  • Desktop 1.0.5:
    • Damage increased from 14 to 16.
    • Penetration ability reduced to only two enemies.
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