Skeletron Hand

The Skeletron Hand is an item that allows the player to latch onto surfaces, similar to the Grappling Hook, Ivy Whip and Dual Hook. It is dropped by Skeletron.

Compared to the Ivy Whip:


 * The Ivy Whip can grapple up to three surfaces at a time, the Skeletron Hand up to two. Latching a third surface will automatically detach the first.


 * The Skeletron Hand has a shorter reach than the Ivy Whip by about 2 tile lengths.

Compared to the Dual Hook:


 * The Dual Hook can only grapple up to one surface at a time.
 * The Skeletron Hand has a shorter reach than the Dual Hook by about 7 tile lengths.
 * The Dual Hook emits a faint light, unlike the Skeletron hand.
 * The Dual Hook can be fired twice in quick succesion, which is useful if you're falling and missclick the first time.

Tips

 * Since the Skeletron Hand is available around the same time as the Ivy Whip, which is superior, it is recommended to try to craft the Ivy Whip instead of trying to get the Skeletron Hand.