Thunder Zapper

   

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Thunder Zapper

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Statistics

Type	Weapon
Damage	20 (Magic)
Knockback	3 (Very weak)
Mana	7
Critical chance	4%
Use time	17 (Very fast)
Velocity	16 (effective)
Rarity	01*
Sell	30
Research	1 required

Projectile created

• Thunder Zapper
  

Sounds

Use

• Internal Item ID: 4062
• Internal Projectile ID: 731

Shooting a Skeleton with the Thunder Zapper.

The Thunder Zapper is a desert-themed Magic weapon obtainable in Pre-Hardmode. It is found in Sandstone Chests in the Underground Desert or Oasis Crates when fishing in the Oasis. When cast, it launches a fast-moving, non-piercing projectile that is unaffected by gravity and will disappear with a visual explosion that does no damage after traveling for about 1 second or when hitting a solid tile. The projectile moves up and down in a zig-zag pattern horizontally, but not vertically (traveling straight when shooting directly up or down).

Its best modifier is Mythical.

Tips

• Due to the medium mana cost and the very fast speed at which it auto-casts and its projectile, can be viable alternative to Gem staves.
  • Downsides being slightly less damage than Amethyst Staff, medium range and non piercing projectile.
  • Shark Tooth Necklace armor penetration can help reach higher DPS.
• Since it is obtainable from fishing, it can be a good early-game magic weapon.
• The projectile is affected by the zig-zag motion, allowing for some interesting shot placement.
  • One example is shooting through a half-tile gap (see animation below).

• Thunder zapper firing.gif

History

 PC version

• Desktop 1.4.0.1: Introduced.

 Mobile version

• Mobile 1.4.0.5.0: Introduced.