Weapons and Ammo

Weapons and Ammo overview

Combat in Starsand Island revolves around ranged weapons (slingshots, bows, crossbow) and their ammunition types. Melee weapons exist (hammers and machetes) but are primarily used for resource gathering. All combat equipment is tied to the Explorer profession mentored by Zephyria at the Exploration Club in Green Meadow. Higher profession ranks unlock stronger weapons and specialized ammunition. Combat mainly takes place in the Moonlit Forest, the game's dungeon area filled with corrupted creatures and bosses.

Explorer rank progression

Your Explorer rank determines which weapons and ammo you can access:

Ranged weapons

Melee weapons

Melee weapons are resource-gathering tools, not combat weapons. All serious combat uses ranged weapons and ammo.

Slingshot ammunition

Arrow types

Important: Fire Arrows and Water Arrows are puzzle tools, not combat tools. They do NOT deal extra combat damage. Use them only for their environmental effects (burning/growing vines). For combat, Bomb Arrows and Gale Arrows are your best options.

Charged shots

Both slingshots and bows support charged shots. Hold the fire button to charge, then release for increased damage. Charged Blast Pellets are particularly effective. They deal roughly 2x damage compared to a quick shot. Against bosses, always charge your shots for maximum damage during vulnerability windows.

Sentry Bots

Sentry Bots are deployable AI companions that fight alongside you in the Moonlit Forest. They draw enemy attention and deal passive damage over time.

• Cost: 190 coins each from the Exploration Club shop

• Daily limit: 10 Sentry Bots per day

• Cannot be crafted. Purchase only

• Bots auto-deploy when placed and target the nearest enemy

• Extremely useful for boss fights. They provide consistent damage while you dodge attacks

• Multiple bots can be active simultaneously for stacked damage

Boss-specific loadouts

Each boss in the Moonlit Forest requires a different strategy and loadout:

Ammo Maker station

All ammunition is crafted at the Ammo Maker station. The blueprint costs 50 coins from the Exploration Club with no tier requirement. Build this station immediately after becoming an Apprentice Explorer. Place it near your storage for easy access to crafting materials.

Combat controls (PC)

Tips

• Craft 50+ ammo minimum before entering the Moonlit Forest. Running out mid-dungeon is dangerous

• Bomb Arrows are the single most important ammo type. Stock up on Phosand (Coal + Sunveil Shrooms) to keep a steady supply

• Buy 10 Sentry Bots daily from the Exploration Club. They trivialize most boss fights when deployed in groups

• The Plume Bow at Junior Explorer is a massive upgrade over the Slingshot. Prioritize reaching Junior rank

• Fire and Water Arrows are expensive puzzle tools, not combat ammo. Do not waste them on regular enemies

• The Crossbow (Expert rank) cannot be purchased. It is a quest reward only. Complete the Expert Explorer questline to obtain it

• Always eat a Battle Spirit buff food before boss fights for extra damage

• Stone Ammo is infinite and free. Use it for weak enemies and save Bomb Arrows for bosses