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 | |
 SWAT Helmet | 8.33% (1 in 12) | 1 | Classic only | |
 Tactical Shotgun | 8.33% (1 in 12) | 1 | Classic only | |
| SWAT Helmet | 16% (23 in 144) | 1 | Expert and Master | |
| Tactical Shotgun | 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.
SWAT shotguns in the post-plantera dungeon
The Tactical Skeleton is a modern-armed skeletal soldier encountered in the post-Plantera Dungeon in tiled wall sectors. Wearing a tactical ballistic helmet and combat vest, he carries 400 life and 28 defense, delivering 60 contact damage in Classic, 120 in Expert, and 180 in Master. When he spots an intruder, he raises a heavy combat shotgun and fires wide spreads of high-damage pellets.
Counters to shotgun spreads and tactical drops
Pellet spreads from the Tactical Skeleton cover broad arcs across narrow dungeon corridors, making dodge rolls or grappling to ceilings essential. Piercing magic like the Magnet Sphere or homing Spectre Staff bolts dispatch him before he chambers another shell. Defeating him rewards the Tactical Shotgun at a 8.33% rate, a favorite firearm for rangers, alongside the decorative SWAT Helmet at 8.33% and BBQ Ribs (4.76%).
Trivia
- His Tactical Shotgun fires six spread pellets per blast, dealing devastating damage at close range.
- He shares the post-Plantera dungeon firearm squad alongside the Skeleton Sniper and Skeleton Commando.