Dark Lance



The Dark Lance is a spear that can be found in Shadow Chests in the Underworld. It can also be found in the found in  and. It is currently the strongest pre-Hardmode spear. It can pierce through enemies, and even hit the same enemy multiple times. When used, it gives off light emitting particles that linger for a while, which is useful for fighting in the dark.

When attacking, a shockwave is generated at the end of the spear, increasing its effective range. The shockwave's size scales with melee speed. Additionally, the Dark Lance inflicts Shadowflame.

Tips

 * This item can be useful against The Hungry in the Wall of Flesh fight, due to its high damage, speed and piercing capabilities.
 * This item is also very useful for early Hardmode, due to its high damage, and being able to push enemies away and keep distance from the player.

Trivia

 * This is the only source of player-inflicted Shadowflame available pre-Hardmode.