Coin Gun

The Coin Gun is a Hardmode ranged weapon that uses coins as ammunition, which cannot be retrieved once fired. Its damage and velocity depend on the type of coin fired. It is dropped very rarely (0.0125% or 1/8000 chance) by Pirate Invasion enemies, excluding the Parrot. The drop rate for the Pirate Captain is quadrupled (0.05% or 1/2000 chance) and quintupled again with the Flying Dutchman (0.25% or 1/400).

The Coin Gun cannot receive any Modifiers that increase damage, so its highest DPS prefix is Agile (+12% speed, +3% critical). Zealous (+5% critical) serves as the most ammo-efficient option, dealing the greatest amount of damage per coin fired.

Tips

 * Easily one of the most powerful weapons — if platinum coins are used as ammo — though this can make combat prohibitively expensive.
 * Just using copper coins when not trying to rapid fire will deal more damage.
 * The gun becomes much more viable in Expert mode due to the larger volume of coin drops.
 * Pairs well with Vortex armor or Shroomite armor as it greatly increases the DPS and reduces coins used.
 * Needs a constant craft of 100 low tier coins because the pickup of coins can convert the stacks with lower than 100 coins into a higher-tier coin, otherwise it can eventually use unwanted coins. It requires constant attention to the ammunition amount indicated. If there's less than 200 ammo, it can start using Silver, Gold or Platinum Coins.

Trivia

 * This item is extremely rare. Before 1.3, it took an average of 66-67 Pirate Invasions completed before it dropped. With the addition of the Flying Dutchman in 1.3, there is an increased chance of the weapon drop, but it is still very rare.

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