Predictor

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Predictor

Statistics

Type	Enemy
Environment	Lunar Events
AI Type	Fighter AI
Damage	80 / 160 (melee) 120 / 180 (ranged)
Max Life	700 / 1400
Defense	30
KB Resist	40% / 46%
Banner	Predictor Banner

Sounds

Hurt
Killed

• Internal NPC ID: 424

The Predictor is a Hardmode, post-Lunatic Cultist enemy that spawns around the Nebula Pillar during the Lunar Events. Its main attack is firing five Nebula piercer projectiles at the player, which travel in a straight line in a tight spread.

Notes

• The Predictor will not shoot if there are solid blocks in its way.^Verify
• If the player hides behind solid blocks the Predictors projectiles will still "see" them.^Verify

Trivia

• It seems that, when preparing to shoot, its projectiles try to predict where the player moves, giving its name a meaning.^Verify
• The name "Predictor" is likely a reference to the 1987 horror sci-fi film "The Predator", which features a futuristic bounty hunter alien known as the "Predator" who is the main antagonist of the film. Not only does the name resemble Predator, but its design seems to draw inspiration from the predator, being humanoid with a large, brain shaped head.

History

 Desktop version

• Desktop 1.3.0.4: Name changed from "Nebula Soldier" to "Predictor".

• Desktop 1.3.0.1: Introduced.

 Console version

• Console 1.0.933.1: Introduced. ()

• Console 1.0.750.0: Introduced. ()

 Switch version

• Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.

 Mobile version

• Mobile 1.3.0.7: Introduced.