Shadowbeam Staff

The Shadowbeam Staff is a Magic weapon that is rarely dropped by Necromancers in the Dungeon after entering hardmode. Considered by most people the best weapon in the game, it is effectively identical to the Necromancer's standard attack, creating a purple 'beam' that bounces off terrain. It can strike each enemy in its path only once, but it can otherwise strike an unlimited number of enemies within the beam's relatively short lifespan.

Through careful aim, the beam can be used to strike enemies that the user does not have a direct line of sight to. This makes the Shadowbeam Staff very useful in close quarters, such as in the Dungeon itself.