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What Weapons Should I Use to Defeat Queen Bee in Terraria?

The Queen Bee is a challenging pre-Hardmode boss in Terraria, known for her aggressive attacks and summoning of bee minions. Choosing the right weapons is crucial for a successful fight. The best options focus on dealing consistent damage, hitting multiple targets, and taking advantage of her weaknesses. Here’s a comprehensive look at the most effective weapons, broken down by class:

Ranged:

Demon Bow/Tendon Bow & Jester Arrows: These bows are powerful early game options, especially when paired with Jester Arrows. The piercing capability of Jester Arrows makes them ideal for hitting both the Queen Bee and her minions. The arrows can also bounce off walls allowing for more hits in the tight spaces of the bee hive.
Molten Fury: If you’ve ventured into the Underworld, the Molten Fury is an excellent step up, offering increased damage output and inflicting the On Fire! debuff.
Musket/The Undertaker: While the Musket provides significant damage, its slow fire rate can be a drawback against the Queen Bee’s fast movements. It can be made more effective with specific accessories and buffs. The Undertaker is a similar option, obtained from the corruption world, that can also work.
Boomstick: This weapon works similar to the shotgun. It excels in close range combat, but can cause damage even if not all the pellets hit. This can be helpful if your aim isn’t precise.

Melee:

Bee Keeper: A 33% drop from the Queen Bee herself, the Bee Keeper is more effective after your first fight but still a strong choice for melee players due to its ability to summon bees to attack enemies and inflicting the Confused debuff on the enemy.
Flaming Sword or Blade of Grass: These swords provide a good balance of damage and attack speed. The Blade of Grass is easier to obtain if you do not want to go down into the underworld yet and deals good damage, while the Flaming Sword can provide the On Fire! debuff.
Spears (e.g., Trident): Spears allow for safe melee attacks, and the Trident offers high damage, making it a reliable choice. The ranged attack and pierce of the trident helps with the minions as well.
Enchanted Sword/Arkhalis: If you can get your hands on these rare swords, they deal very high damage and can be obtained before hardmode.

Magic:

Space Gun and Meteor Armor: If you have already tackled the Eater of Worlds/Brain of Cthulhu and acquired the Meteor Armor and Space Gun, this is one of the strongest combinations for the fight. The continuous damage and range make it ideal for taking down the queen quickly.
Water Bolt: Obtained in the dungeon this spell has piercing capabilities, letting you do damage to the queen while also handling her minions. The drawback is the book can be hard to get.
Vilethorn/Crimtane Rod: Similar to the water bolt, these spells also have piercing capability and are easier to obtain, but do less damage.

Other Notable Options:

Sticky Grenades: These are useful for dealing extra damage, especially if you can get them to stick to the Queen Bee.
Molotov Cocktails: These weapons inflict the On Fire! debuff and deal area-of-effect damage, making them useful for the Queen Bee and her minions.
Poisoned Knives: These can inflict the poison debuff, increasing your damage output over time.
Bone Javelins: Stick to the queen and provide continuous damage over time. This is a low damage option, but the added consistent damage could help turn the tide.
Minions: Summoning minions can also help you do extra damage, especially if you have a strong set up.

General Strategies

Regardless of your class, there are a few key strategies to follow:

Piercing or Area-of-Effect (AoE) Weapons: These are essential for handling both the Queen Bee and her minions simultaneously. This is key for getting rid of her bee minions when they are summoned.
Mobility: A good set of boots and movement accessories are vital to dodge her attacks. Grappling Hooks are also key for navigating the arena.
Regeneration: Equip items and potions that boost your health regeneration to counter the poison and other damage inflicted by the boss. Honey can also be used when fighting inside the hive for extra regeneration.
Arena: Building an arena in the surface jungle is highly recommended as it makes the fight much easier by providing a controlled environment. This also stops the queen from enraging as you don’t need to fight her in the underground jungle.

Key Takeaways:

Adapt your strategy: There is no one single “best” weapon. Instead, there are many solid options. Try out different loadouts to see which works best for you.
Don’t be afraid to experiment: Try out various combinations of weapons, accessories, and potions to see what works best for your playstyle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some common questions about fighting the Queen Bee: