Guide:Class setups

In Terraria, there are many different types of weapons. There are also many bonuses that can be used to improve these weapons. This page lists some common synergies, setups and preferred reforge prefixes.

Middlegame Fast Melee
Armor Weapons Accessories Summary
 * Shadow armor
 * Legendary Muramasa
 * Feral Claws

Utilizes Muramasa's continous swing and the attack speed bonuses from Shadow armor and Feral Claws for high DPS against low-defense enemies.

Middlegame Tank
Armor Weapons Accessories Summary
 * Molten armor
 * Legendary Night's Edge
 * Godly Enchanted Boomerang
 * Warding Obsidian Shield
 * Warding Band of Regeneration
 * Warding accessories

Basic tank template before entering hardmode. Has very high defense, survivability and high damage. It requires no resources to sustain. Performs quite well in hardmode without significant gear upgrades.

Middlegame Ranger
Armor Weapons Summary
 * Necro armor
 * Harpoon
 * Unreal Phoenix Blaster
 * Silver Bullets or Meteor Shot
 * Demonic Minishark
 * Silver Bullets or Meteor Shot
 * Unreal Molten Fury
 * Hellfire Arrows
 * Demonic Star Cannon
 * Fallen Stars

Basic ranger template before entering hardmode. Has many viable weapon options. Especially the Harpoon should not be underestimated, as its refire rate is dependent on how long the harpoon is out. Thus, it can deal extremely heavy DPS when the target stays close, making it an excellent choice against enemies that are immune to knockback. Phoenix Blaster will consume ammo faster than a Minishark will, but has knockback. Molten Fury has less DPS and range, but higher damage per shot and consumes the least ammo. Star Cannon has the highest DPS of all ranged weapons, but gathering ammo for it will require considerable effort. A skybridge can help a lot.

Meteor armor Caster
Armor Weapons Summary
 * Meteor armor
 * Mythical Space Gun

Utilizes Meteor armor's bonus to Space Gun. Can be an interesting alternative if Jungle armor is not yet available and/or mana usage is an issue. Space Gun can be reforged for free.

Middlegame Caster
Armor Weapons Accessories Summary
 * Jungle armor
 * Mythical Demon Scythe
 * Mythical Magic Missile or Mythical Flamelash
 * Water Bolt
 * Arcane Mana Flower
 * Arcane Nature's Gift
 * Arcane accessories

Basic caster template before entering hardmode. Demon Scythe is one of the best magic weapons available due to its high damage, long range, piercing and versatility. Magic Missile / Flamelash can be used to damage mobs in otherwise unaccessible locations. Water bolt offers cheap utility for finding Floating Islands.

Endgame Warrior Setup
Armor Weapons Accessories Summary
 * Hallowed Mask
 * Hallowed Plate Mail
 * Hallowed Greaves
 * Legendary Excalibur
 * Legendary The Dao of Pow
 * Legendary Gungnir
 * 5x Light Disc
 * Hamdrax
 * Dual Hook
 * Fairy Bell
 * Magic Mirror
 * Wings
 * Warrior Emblem
 * Spectre Boots
 * Obsidian Shield
 * Cross Necklace (PVE)
 * Feral Claws (PVP)

The endgame warrior is devastating against the Destroyer and the most convenient setup against non-boss enemies and general exploration. It requires no resources to sustain other than potions. There are several weapon options but having both the Excalibur and Light Discs among them is recommended.

Endgame Ranger Setup
Armor Weapons Accessories Summary
 * Hallowed Helmet
 * Hallowed Plate Mail
 * Hallowed Greaves
 * Unreal Megashark (PVE)
 * Cursed Bullets or Crystal Bullets
 * Unreal Hallowed Repeater (PVP)
 * Cursed Arrows or Holy Arrows
 * Hamdrax
 * Dual Hook
 * Fairy Bell
 * Magic Mirror
 * Wings
 * Ranger Emblem
 * Spectre Boots
 * Obsidian Shield
 * Cloud in a Balloon

The endgame ranger is probably the best overall at fighting bosses. Skeletron Prime and the Twins crumble before him, and it's possible to fight multiple bosses in one night with this setup. The options between weapons are mostly preference, though it's worth noting that the Repeater performs slightly better in PVP and the Megashark mows down bosses like nothing else. It's reasonable to carry both if you don't intend to be filling your inventory with loot.

Endgame Sorcerer Setup
Armor Weapons Accessories Summary
 * Hallowed Headgear
 * Hallowed Plate Mail
 * Hallowed Greaves
 * Mythical Rainbow Rod
 * Mythical Crystal Storm
 * Mythical Magical Harp
 * Mythical Ice Rod
 * Hamdrax
 * Dual Hook
 * Fairy Bell
 * Magic Mirror
 * Wings
 * Sorcerer Emblem
 * Spectre Boots
 * Cloud in a Balloon
 * Mana Flower

The endgame sorcerer is versatile and complicated to play. Crystal Storm and the Magic Harp perform well against bosses; the Rainbow Rod is potent against other players, and the Ice Rod can provide unusual tactical options. Sorcerers, moreso than even Rangers, tend to adopt a hit-and-run style of play, pulling back to regenerate mana and then striking hard and fast.