Terraria Map
Stats
| Classic | Expert | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life | 400 | 800 | 1,200 |
| Contact damage | 60 | 120 | 180 |
| Defense | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Knockback resistance | 60% | 64% | 68% |
| Coin value | 10 silver | 25 silver | 25 silver |
Where and when it spawns
- Biomes
- The Dungeon
Drops
| Item | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 BBQ Ribs | 4.76% (1 in 21) | 1 | All modes | |
 Rifle Scope | 8.33% (1 in 12) | 1 | Classic only | |
 Sniper Rifle | 8.33% (1 in 12) | 1 | Classic only | |
| Rifle Scope | 16% (23 in 144) | 1 | Expert and Master | |
| Sniper Rifle | 16% (23 in 144) | 1 | Expert and Master |
Chances are for one kill, before Luck, Rate of fire or banners change anything. The Modes column says in which difficulties the game lists the drop.
Deadly dungeon marksmanship from long range
The Skeleton Sniper is a lethal ranged skeleton found roaming the post-Plantera Dungeon in slab wall sectors. Equipped with 400 health and 28 defense, he maintains firing lines with 60 contact damage in Classic, 120 in Expert, and 180 in Master. Rather than charging forward, he pauses at the edge of player vision, aims through a laser sight, and discharges high-velocity sniper rounds that deal massive kinetic damage.
Dodging rifle fire and collecting ranger gear
A single unblocked round from a Skeleton Sniper can strip away hundreds of hit points, making open hallway dashes dangerous. Listening for the loud crack of his rifle and watching for his targeting reticle allows players to drop behind solid blocks. Defeating him rewards premier ranger equipment: the high-crit Sniper Rifle at 8.33% and the Rifle Scope accessory at 8.33%, which extends visual view distance when holding firearms.
Trivia
- His high-caliber bullet strikes hit with some of the highest single-projectile damage values among normal enemies.
- His Rifle Scope accessory combines with the Sniper Scope and Recon Scope at the Tinkerer's Workshop.