Bone

Dungeon skeleton plunder and ricocheting projectiles

Collected in large volumes by defeating skeletal foes in the post-Skeletron Dungeon—such as Angry Bones, Dark Caster, and Cursed Skull—Bones serve as versatile combat resources. When hurled directly, they travel at rapid Very fast velocity (12 use time), delivering 20 base ranged damage with 2.3 knockback. They ricochet off solid surfaces up to two times, letting players bounce attacks around tight corridors. This bouncing trajectory makes them remarkably efficient when clearing narrow Dungeon passages.

Ammunition roles, armor crafting, and dungeon utility

Beyond their direct throwing capability, Bones act as essential ammunition for the Bone Glove accessory weapon and serve as primary ingredients for Necro armor and the Bone Welder crafting station. In combat, their high projectile speed and ricochet angles allow players to clear Dungeon hallways safely from around obstacles before descending to the Underworld. Stockpiling multiple stacks prepares rangers for crafting top-tier pre-Hardmode ranged armor before entering the Underworld. As consumable munitions, Bones cannot be reforged.

Trivia

• Bones bounce off solid walls up to two times before disintegrating upon the third collision.
• They function both as standalone thrown weapons and as specialized ammunition for the Bone Glove.