Phantasmal Deathray

For more elaborate strategies on defeating the Moon Lord and learning about his abilities, including Weapon and Arena recommendations, see Guide:Moon Lord strategies.

The Phantasmal Deathray is a devastating laser beam fired by Terraria's final boss, the Moon Lord. While the True Eyes of Cthulhu fire their own, theirs are half the damage and range. The main attack deals 150 / damage, inflicting heavy damage but only in Master Mode that it instantly kills the player on contact.

The Eye takes at least 2 seconds to charge the attack and will remain open for a further 2 seconds before closing, accomodated by two phantasmal bolts prior and after.

Tips



 * The Deathray emerges from the central eye of the Moon Lord as a thick line that reaches beyond the edges of the targeted player's screen, and will sweep the area, covering most of the screen in its path. If his target is to his left, it sweeps clockwise and vice versa.
 * It is therefore possible to avoid the Deathray by staying close to the Moon Lord's head and moving up and around the central eye as it fires the ray.
 * The Mechanical Cart's speed allows the player to outrange the laser, as well as the Eyes' own.
 * The Rod of Discord is a significantly easier option as it allows the player to instantly warp past it.


 * In 1.3.5 or earlier, the ray doesn't go through solid blocks, allowing the player to build overhead cover to mitigate it.

History
Rayon de la mort spectral 幻影致命光