Terraria 1.4.5: All new weapons and how to get them

Terraria 1.4.5, known as the Bigger n’ Boulder update, adds a solid lineup of new weapons across all stages of the game. Instead of focusing only on late-game gear, this update spreads weapons through early, mid, and endgame progression.

Melee, ranged, and especially summoner players get more build options, while Shimmer continues to play a bigger role in unlocking unique items.

All new weapons in Terraria 1.4.5

New melee and utility weapons

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Slime Spear

• Early game melee weapon
• Crafted using 50 Gel

Flint

• Early game melee weapon
• Drops from the Concierge on your first kill

Axerang

• Functions as a boomerang that can chop
• Obtained by dropping Axe of Regrowth into Shimmer

True Copper Shortsword

• Created by throwing Zenith into Shimmer
• Can be reverted back to Zenith by using Shimmer again

New ranged weapons

Acorn Slingshot

• Early game ranged weapon
• Uses acorns as ammo
• Obtained by shaking trees

Barrel Launcher

• Heavy damage ranged weapon
• Drops from Infected Workers

Killing Deck

• Ranged weapon that throws cards
• Triggers a special move every few attacks
• Drops from Armored Shrimps

New whip weapons

Slime Whip

• Early game summoner whip
• Applies the Slime debuff
• Crafted using Gel

Cobwhip

• Early summoner whip
• Crafted at a Loom
• Requires 30 Cobwebs and 10 Wood

Soulscourge

• Corruption themed whip
• Crafted using 12 Demonite Bars
• Crafted at an Anvil

Vasculash

• Crimson themed whip
• Crafted using 12 Crimtane Bars
• Crafted at an Anvil

Starcrash

• Mid game summoner whip
• Deals area based damage
• Crafted using 20 Meteorite Bars
• Requires 10 Chains and 10 Fallen Stars

Vulgar Display of Flower

• Hardmode summoner whip
• Drops from Plantera
• Causes energy strikes and petal effects when minions hit enemies

Plantera-themed Whip

• Additional whip drop from Plantera
• Strengthens Plantera’s role in summoner progression

Duke Fishron Whip

• Hardmode whip
• Drops from Duke Fishron
• Encourages repeated farming of the boss

Electric Eel Whip

• Fast attacking summoner whip
• Also drops from Duke Fishron

Stardust Whip

• Late game summoner whip
• Crafted after defeating the Stardust Pillar

Constellation Whip

• Endgame summoner whip
• Crafted using 18 Stardust Fragments
• Crafted at the Ancient Manipulator

Moon Lord Whip

• Endgame whip
• Drops directly from Moon Lord

Possession Whip

• Strongest whip added in this update
• Has a 20 percent drop chance
• Drops from Moon Lord

Other new weapons and explosives

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Freeze Bomb

• New explosive weapon
• Added in 1.4.5
• Acquisition method not confirmed yet

Greater Bomb

• Stronger explosive option
• Present in the update
• Unlock method still unknown

Pink Phaseblade and Phasesaber

• New pink color variant
• Features a charged release attack
• Crafted using Pearl themed materials
• Full crafting details not confirmed yet

Read more:

Terraria 1.4.5: All Pals from Palworld

FAQs

Which class benefits the most from Terraria 1.4.5?

• Summoner builds gain the most value due to the large number of new whips added.

Are all weapon unlock methods confirmed?

• No, some items like Freeze Bomb, Greater Bomb, and the pink Phaseblade still have unknown acquisition methods.

Can True Copper Shortsword be changed back?

• Yes, using Shimmer again will revert it back into Zenith.

Does this update add early game weapons?

• Yes, several weapons like Slime Spear, Flint, Acorn Slingshot, Slime Whip, and Cobwhip are designed for early progression.

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