Inferno Fork

The Inferno Fork is a hardmode magic weapon which is rarely dropped by Diabolists in the Dungeon. It fires a moderately slow moving fireball which will deal initial damage before exploding into a large, damaging cloud of fire which lasts for several seconds. It also has 100% chance of inflicting the On Fire! debuff if the target isn't immune to it. If paired with the best magic enhancer, it can easily defeat any hardmode boss as it will deal great damage over time and has a large area of damage. Inferno Fork can outclass the Shadowbeam Staff since the shadowbeam staff needs preparation to help it bounce off walls (to maximize DPS and effectiveness), while the Inferno Fork will be just as effective in either in a prepared arena or a natural landscape. It also has more range than the shadowbeam staff, which is a huge factor.

Tips

 * The Inferno Fork pairs extremely well with the Spectre Armor. The large area of the inferno will hit most enemies several times, with each hit providing healing from the armor set bonus. This is very effective against bosses such as The Destroyer or the Golem, as it will hit multiple parts of the boss.
 * The Inferno Fork can be used to battle huge amounts of enemies at once due to the lingering cloud its fireballs create. This can be exceptionally useful during invasion scenarios or if the player is being overwhelmed by large groups of foes.

Trivia

 * A fork is a kind of utensil used for eating, and can also refer to a trident, a weapon portrayed in use by infernal creatures.