How to Get the Space Gun in Terraria — Crafting Guide
How to Get the Space Gun in Terraria — Crafting Guide
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Craft the Space Gun at an Iron or Lead Anvil using 20 Meteorite Bars. Meteorite Bars are smelted from Meteorite Ore at a Furnace (3 ore = 1 bar). The Space Gun fires a hitscan laser beam with no gravity drop. Its special trait: when wearing a full Meteor Armor set, the Space Gun costs zero mana to fire — making it effectively unlimited.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Recipe | 20 Meteorite Bars at an Iron or Lead Anvil |
| Meteorite Bars | 3 Meteorite Ore = 1 Bar at any Furnace |
| Meteorite Source | Falls as a meteor after Shadow Orb/Crimson Heart is broken — mine with Gold Pickaxe+ |
| Special Trait | Zero mana cost when wearing full Meteor Armor — infinite free magic weapon |
| Damage | 17 magic damage — modest, but unlimited shots compensate |
| Best For | Early pre-Hardmode magic builds before Dungeon weapons are available |
How to Get the Space Gun in Terraria — Step by Step
Break a Shadow Orb or Crimson Heart to trigger a meteor
Meteorite only falls after a Shadow Orb (Corruption) or Crimson Heart (Crimson) has been broken. Break one with a Nightmare/Deathbringer Pickaxe or a hammer. After breaking one, a meteor impact event occurs within the next 1-3 in-game days — the message «A meteorite has landed!» confirms it.
💥 Break a Shadow Orb or Crimson Heart → wait 1-3 days → meteorite lands (world message)Find the Meteorite impact site
After the meteor lands a message appears. The impact site can be anywhere on the map — use the minimap to spot the new grey-black rock formation or look for the smoke/glow on the surface. Meteorite sites appear as clusters of Meteorite Ore mixed with regular surface tiles.
🌠 Impact site = grey-black ore cluster visible on surface — check minimap for new formationsMine Meteorite Ore (requires Gold Pickaxe or better)
Meteorite Ore requires a Gold or Platinum Pickaxe (65%+ power) to mine. Pre-HM Iron/Lead Pickaxes cannot mine it. Mining Meteorite without proper protection inflicts the «On Fire!» debuff — wear an Obsidian Skull (20 Obsidian at Iron Anvil) to prevent this. Each site yields 50-200+ Meteorite Ore.
🔥 Wear Obsidian Skull to prevent On Fire! debuff — Gold Pickaxe minimum to mineSmelt 60+ Meteorite Ore into Bars at any Furnace
At any Furnace (Iron Furnace, Hellforge, etc.) smelt 3 Meteorite Ore into 1 Meteorite Bar. You need at least 20 bars for the Space Gun, plus 45 bars for Meteor Armor (3-piece set), totaling 65 bars minimum. Mine more than enough ore in one sitting since meteor sites can be mined out.
⚗️ 3 Ore = 1 Bar at Furnace — mine 200+ ore for both Space Gun (20 bars) + Meteor Armor (45 bars)Craft the Space Gun at an Iron Anvil
At an Iron or Lead Anvil, combine 20 Meteorite Bars to craft the Space Gun. It fires fast, hitscan laser beams that deal 17 magic damage per hit. Good DPS for pre-HM magic, especially in tight cave areas where the no-gravity hitscan beam ignores obstacles.
🔫 Space Gun = 20 Meteorite Bars at Iron Anvil — fast hitscan beam, excellent in cavesCraft Meteor Armor for the zero-mana combo
Craft Meteor Armor (also from Meteorite Bars) at the Iron Anvil: Meteor Helmet (~10 bars), Meteor Suit (~25 bars), Meteor Leggings (~10 bars). Equip all three pieces — the Meteor Armor set bonus makes the Space Gun completely free to fire. Unlimited Space Gun shots make this the strongest early-game magic setup.
✨ Full Meteor Armor set bonus = Space Gun costs ZERO mana — effectively infinite magic weaponPro Tips
Even without Meteor Armor, the Space Gun is excellent in tight dungeon-style areas where hitscan ignores the usual bullet/arrow drop-off and you can hit enemies instantly.
Once you find the Water Bolt in the Dungeon, it overtakes the Space Gun in DPS — but the Space Gun retains its value for the infinite-fire combo with Meteor Armor until you get better mana management.
Meteorite Ore falls in moderate amounts. If your first impact site is too small for both the Space Gun and Meteor Armor, simply break another Shadow Orb/Crimson Heart to trigger a second meteor impact.
Meteor Armor alone (without the Space Gun) reduces all magic spell mana costs by 15% — still useful for any magic build even if you switch weapons.
The Space Gun scales with Mystic magic accessories — equip a Magic Cuffs or Mana Flower for even faster mana recovery between zero-cost shots while running Meteor Armor.
The Space Gun + Meteor Armor combo is one of Terraria’s classic early magic builds — infinite free magic damage with no resource management required. It is the fastest path to a functional magic build before Dungeon weapons are available, and it makes the Eye of Cthulhu, Eater of Worlds/Brain of Cthulhu, and Skeletron fights significantly easier for magic-focused players.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I craft the Space Gun in Terraria?
Craft at an Iron or Lead Anvil using 20 Meteorite Bars. Meteorite Bars are smelted from 3 Meteorite Ore each at any Furnace. Meteorite Ore falls from the sky after a Shadow Orb or Crimson Heart is broken.
How does the Space Gun work in Terraria?
The Space Gun fires a fast hitscan laser beam with no gravity drop. It costs 9 mana per shot normally. When wearing the full Meteor Armor set, it costs zero mana — effectively becoming an unlimited magic weapon.
Where does Meteorite Ore come from in Terraria?
Meteorite Ore falls as a random meteor impact event within 1-3 in-game days after a Shadow Orb or Crimson Heart is broken. The message «A meteorite has landed!» confirms the impact.
Is the Space Gun good in Terraria?
Yes for early pre-Hardmode magic builds. The combination with Meteor Armor (zero mana cost) makes it the strongest early magic option. It is eventually replaced by the Water Bolt, Crimson Rod, or Demon Scythe from the Dungeon, but it remains useful until then.