Items Equalizing Early-game ammo

[SzGamer227]

You'll get what I mean when I've explained it all. (Don't worry, it won't take long.)

First off, Tungsten Bullets. Silver Bullets can be crafted, but there is no alternate for Tungsten worlds, which bothers the OCD part of my brain. This is a simple proposition for a new, slightly better counterpart. Found anywhere Silver Bullets are, but on Tungsten worlds instead of Silver worlds.

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Tungsten Bullet
Damage: 10
Velocity: 4.75
Knockback: 3
Buy: 25

Sell: 5

Recipe:

(70) Musket Balls

Tungsten Bar
@ an Anvil. Recipe makes 70.

Spoiler: Reference

Silver Bullet
Damage: 9
Velocity: 4.5
Knockback: 3
Buy: 15

Sell: 3

Recipe:

(70) Musket Balls

Silver Bar
@ an Anvil. Recipe makes 70.

What about a crafting recipe for Musket Balls? They're the Wooden Arrow of the Bullets, so it would make sense to have them craftable in addition to being sold. Just like Wooden Arrows, they are equally easy to craft on any world, regardless of what ores are present. Arms Dealer will only show up when a gun has been acquired.

Musket Ball
Recipe:

Iron or Lead Bar
@ an Anvil. Recipe makes 35.

As for Bows, Arrows don't even have a Silver Bullet counterpart. Iron and Lead Arrows would suffice. Iron/Lead Arrows are sold by the Merchant in addition to Wooden Arrows whenever its a Full or Blood Moon, and are always sold after Skeletron has been defeated. They can be found on worlds with their respective ore.

Iron Arrow
Damage: 5
Velocity: 3.5
Knockback: 2.5
Buy: 15

Sell: 3

Recipe:

(10) Wood

Iron Bar
@ an Anvil. Recipe makes 50.

Lead Arrow
Damage: 6
Velocity: 3.5
Knockback: 3
Buy: 25

Sell: 5

Recipe:

(10) Wood

Lead Bar
@ an Anvil. Recipe makes 50.

Spoiler: Reference

Wooden Arrow
Damage: 4
Velocity: 3
Knockback: 2
Buy: 10

Sell: 2

Recipe:

Wood

Stone Block
@ a Work Bench. Recipe makes 5.

Iron and Lead Arrows can be used as substitute for all crafting recipes that use Wooden Arrows, with the exception of Flaming Arrows. Also, Frostburn Arrows are crafted with Iron/Lead Arrows instead of Wooden ones. In-game, recipes that can use either type would simply be refer to them as "Arrows." Flaming Arrows would specifically require Wooden, and Frostburn Arrows would specifically require Iron or Lead.

Now, it occurs to me that the Molten Fury could be given a new ability if Iron and Lead arrows were introduced. Since the Molten Fury can turn Wooden Arrows into Flaming Arrows, what about turning Iron/Lead Arrows into Hellfire Arrows? That would make it a better rival to the OP as Hell (pun) Phoenix Blaster.


That's it for the suggestion. Feedback is appreciated! Post any thoughts you have!

 

[SzGamer227]

I vouch this, but iron and lead arrows should be equally good/expensive. Not doing so would make the lead counterpart better and disbalancing the worlds and that would create a lot of hassle.

Edit: also tungsten should be equal to silver.

Well, Lead and Iron aren't equal, and neither are Silver and Tungsten, so you'll have to keep living with it.

A solution would be to have [placeholder name] and Metal Arrows that can be crafted with either material.

 

[SzGamer227]

It occurs to me that Flaming Arrows shouldn't be able to be made with Iron/Lead Arrows, since they sometimes drop Wooden Arrows upon hitting something. To make up for this, Frostburn Arrows are crafted with Iron/Lead Arrows instead of Wooden ones, which also is an excuse for their higher damage. In-game, recipes that can use either type would simply be refer to them as "Arrows." Flaming Arrows would specifically ask for Wooden, and Frostburn Arrows would specifically as for Iron or Lead.

Also, updated the Arrows' sprites, so now they are easily distinguishable from Wooden Arrows:

Along with an updated Frostburn Arrow to match:

 

[Hunited]

This is just perfect, it's all I've ever wanted.

 

[cultist unhooded]

Aww, but I like having awesome arrows first day, LOL. Kidding, I give full support.

 

[SnailsAttack]

This is a really awesome idea. It would definitely ease early-hardmode for rangers!

 

[Brick Creeper]

Yet another needed suggestion, support!

 

[layman9]

Good ideas, why not!

 

[chocolatecake5000]

awesome your ideas are the best.

 

[ChilltheShadow]

Why not? I don't think this will hurt anyone.

 

[Ghostly!]

I don't know how you manage to find the easiest and most decent suggestions so easily . But I agree there was a definite limit in early arrow variety

 

[GoldenTerrabyte]

Hey, that's not bad! Support from me!