Orange Zapinator

The Orange Zapinator is a Hardmode magic weapon that is sold by the Traveling Merchant for. It fires a long light blue beam, which, upon impact with enemies, activates a random effect. These effects are the same as those of the Gray Zapinator's effects.

The Orange Zapinator's projectiles also behave erratically. Upon striking an enemy, the laser beam can do one of the following:


 * Pierce the enemy
 * Change speed, either moving dramatically faster or coming to a near stop
 * Teleport to a new location
 * Change orientation
 * Create another beam
 * Deal massive knockback (enough to launch enemies offscreen)
 * Deal massive damage

Tips

 * Meteor armor also reduces the mana costs of both Zapinators to 0 in addition to the Space Gun.
 * The damage increase effect of the Orange Zapinator's lasers can be a critical hit, meaning the Orange Zapinator is capable of extremely high damage.
 * The Orange Zapinator is somewhat unsafe to use near the Dungeon after killing Golem, as the unpredictable lasers may aggravate the Cultists, spawn the Lunatic Cultist, and if he attacks you, may activate the Lunar Events.

Trivia

 * The Zapinator's name and sprite resemble the, an electronic light gun accessory for the (NES).
 * The random beam behavior of this new Zapinator may be a reference to the fact that NES Zappers were inconsistent when used in their respective light gun games on the NES.