All new Terraria Bigger & Boulder update weapons and how to get them

The Bigger & Boulder update has introduced plenty of new weapons in Terraria, and finding all of them can be a true grind. While the overall list is quite big, I have managed to find a fair amount so far. The tables below have brief details about how you can obtain them. Some are easier to obtain, while a few can be quite difficult. Disclaimer: This guide is a work in progress, as I have yet to find all the weapons. Table of contentsHow to find all Terraria Bigger & Boulder weaponsMelee, Ranged, and UtilityWhipOther weaponsHow to find all Terraria Bigger & Boulder weapons Obtaining the new weapons in Terraria isn't necessary to complete the game. However, some of them are quite important as they're part of different achievements.Melee, Ranged, and UtilityWeaponHow to ObtainAxerangDrop the Axe of Regrowth in a pool of Shimmer. It's a hybrid between a boomerang and an axe.Acorn SligshotThis ranged weapon can be obtained by shaking the trees. The location is random, but you can find it quite easily. Barrel LauncherThis weapon is a random drop from an Infected Worker. This ranged weapon is difficult to master. FlintIt's a guaranteed drop from Concierge after yourfirst kill. It's a pretty weak weapon, but a good choice if you're a beginner. Killing DeckThis is one of the most exciting weapons, as you get to throw cards at enemies. You can obtain it from Armored Shrimps. True Copper ShortswordThis is a special variant of the Zenith. To obtain it, throw the Zenith into a Shimmer, and you'll get the special version. If you don't want to keep it, throw it back to the Shimmer, and it will transform. Whip If you have loved using Whips, the Bigger & Boulder update will be a favorite with all the new choices.WeaponHow to ObtainCobwhipCraft at a Loom with 10 Wood and 30 Cobwebs.Constellation WhipCraft at the Ancient Manipulator with 18 Stardust Fragments.Duke Fishron WhipDropped by Duke Fishron.Electric Eel WhipAnother drop by Duke Fishron.Moon Lord WhipDropped by Moon Lord. Possession WhipRandom drop from the Moon Lord, and has a 20% drop rate. This is currently the best Whip in Terraria. Plantera WhipDrops from Plantera. SoulscourgeCraft at an Anvil using 12 Demonite Bars.StarcrashCraft an Anvil using 20 Meteorite Bars, 10 Chains, and 10 Fallen Stars.Stardust WhipCraft after you defeat Stardust Pillar.Slime WhipCan be crafted using Gel. VasculashCraft an Anvil using 12 Crimtane Bars.Vulgar Display of FlowerDropped by Plantera. Strikes enemies with energy. Other weapons The Slime Spear can be crafted using 50 Gel, and is great for starters. Then there's the Phasesaber, Freeze Bomb, and Greater Bomb. All three weapons are present in Terraria, but I am yet to figure out how you can find/craft them. The post All new Terraria Bigger & Boulder update weapons and how to get them appeared first on Destructoid.

Jan 29, 2026 - 05:43

All new Terraria Bigger & Boulder update weapons and how to get them

The Bigger & Boulder update has introduced plenty of new weapons in Terraria, and finding all of them can be a true grind.

While the overall list is quite big, I have managed to find a fair amount so far. The tables below have brief details about how you can obtain them. Some are easier to obtain, while a few can be quite difficult.

Disclaimer: This guide is a work in progress, as I have yet to find all the weapons.

Table of contents

How to find all Terraria Bigger & Boulder weapons

How to find all Terraria Bigger & Boulder weapons

Obtaining the new weapons in Terraria isn't necessary to complete the game. However, some of them are quite important as they're part of different achievements.

Melee, Ranged, and Utility

Weapon

How to Obtain

Axerang

Drop the Axe of Regrowth in a pool of Shimmer. It's a hybrid between a boomerang and an axe.

Acorn Sligshot

This ranged weapon can be obtained by shaking the trees. The location is random, but you can find it quite easily.

Barrel Launcher

This weapon is a random drop from an Infected Worker. This ranged weapon is difficult to master.

Flint

It's a guaranteed drop from Concierge after yourfirst kill. It's a pretty weak weapon, but a good choice if you're a beginner.

Killing Deck

This is one of the most exciting weapons, as you get to throw cards at enemies. You can obtain it from Armored Shrimps.

True Copper Shortsword

This is a special variant of the Zenith. To obtain it, throw the Zenith into a Shimmer, and you'll get the special version. If you don't want to keep it, throw it back to the Shimmer, and it will transform.

Whip

If you have loved using Whips, the Bigger & Boulder update will be a favorite with all the new choices.

Weapon

How to Obtain

Cobwhip

Craft at a Loom with 10 Wood and 30 Cobwebs.

Constellation Whip

Craft at the Ancient Manipulator with 18 Stardust Fragments.

Duke Fishron Whip

Dropped by Duke Fishron.

Electric Eel Whip

Another drop by Duke Fishron.

Moon Lord Whip

Dropped by Moon Lord.

Possession Whip

Random drop from the Moon Lord, and has a 20% drop rate. This is currently the best Whip in Terraria.

Plantera Whip

Drops from Plantera.

Soulscourge

Craft at an Anvil using 12 Demonite Bars.

Starcrash

Craft an Anvil using 20 Meteorite Bars, 10 Chains, and 10 Fallen Stars.

Stardust Whip

Craft after you defeat Stardust Pillar.

Slime Whip

Can be crafted using Gel.

Vasculash

Craft an Anvil using 12 Crimtane Bars.

Vulgar Display of Flower

Dropped by Plantera. Strikes enemies with energy.

Other weapons

The Slime Spear can be crafted using 50 Gel, and is great for starters. Then there's the Phasesaber, Freeze Bomb, and Greater Bomb. All three weapons are present in Terraria, but I am yet to figure out how you can find/craft them.

The post All new Terraria Bigger & Boulder update weapons and how to get them appeared first on Destructoid.

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