Damage-type playstyles
The guide groups weapons into four damage categories with distinct traits, while stating that Terraria has no formal classes and permits off-class equipment.
How it works
The guide identifies melee, ranged, magic, and summoner categories, but says Terraria has no formal player class or leveling system. Melee emphasizes survivability and crowd control, though many weapons have limited range. Ranged attacks work at distance but usually require ammunition. Magic attacks vary in style and depend on mana; summoning centers on autonomous minions or sentries, with whips that focus summons on targets and can add tag effects.
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A source-bounded reference to selected Terraria weapons, armor, accessories, and modifiers. It records effects and restrictions stated in the retrieved passages. Comparative strength, optimal builds, complete coverage, and current patch status are not verified. Guidance explains the referenced mechanics; it is not a tested damage ranking. Check the stated edition and source version before applying a patch-specific detail.