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. Notably, this is the only source of player-inflicted Shadowflame available Pre-Hardmode.

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.