Launchers

Launchers are a variety of Ranged weapon that fire Rockets. While they use the same ammunition, individual launchers vary wildly in how the actual munitions are delivered. Rockets generally explode on contact with an enemy or solid block, dealing heavy damage within the area of the explosion. This can often damage the user if not fired carefully.

There are four varieties of Rockets available. Rockets I and II are equal in damage and blast radius, as are Rockets III and IV. Rockets III and IV have higher damage and a wider area of effect than I and II. Even-numbered variants are capable of destroying blocks when used with certain launchers, though some blocks are immune to explosions. All four are available from the Cyborg, but Rockets II and IV are only available during Blood Moons and Solar Eclipses respectively.

All Launchers benefit from the damage bonus of the Shroomite Helmet, as well as other Ranged bonuses.

Other Launchers
A few other weapons are classified by the game as "rocket" type weapons, and are affected by bonuses that specifically boost rockets despite not firing actual Rockets as ammunition.