Butcher's Chainsaw



The Butcher's Chainsaw is a Hardmode, post-Plantera chainsaw that has a 2.5% / (1/40 / ) chance to drop from Butchers during a Solar Eclipse. Upon striking an enemy or critter, it will emit sparks akin to the projectiles produced by the Wand of Sparking, dealing damage to nearby enemies/extra segments as well. These sparks deal magic damage, meaning that any magic buffs, accessories, or armor will boost them. They also have a chance to inflict the On Fire! debuff.

Tips

 * The Butcher's Chainsaw has a high because it has a high damage per hit, and can hit enemies multiple times in rapid succession.
 * As the On Fire! debuff only applies to enemies hit by the sparks, not by the chainsaw itself, careful positioning is required to make full use of the weapon's damage potential.
 * Despite being a melee weapon, when paired with the Spectre Armor, the sparks that fly off the chainsaw will trigger the set bonus either healing you or doing more damage. Though there has to be two or more enemies right next to each other for it to work.

Trivia

 * The Butcher, and the Butcher's Chainsaw, are both a tribute to the 1974 movie.
 * The Butcher's Chainsaw has the highest base damage and knockback of any tool.
 * Enemies immune to the On Fire! debuff do not resist the damage from the sparks.
 * It is the only melee weapon that can deal magic damage, and one of the only few melee weapons able to inflict a debuff without using Flasks.

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