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 melee damage /  magic damage, meaning that any  melee /  magic buffs, accessories, or armor will boost them. They also have a chance to inflict the On Fire! debuff.

Its best modifier is Godly and Demonic. Both modifiers increase damage by the same amount, however Demonic modifier lacks the 15% knockback gain.

Tips

 * Due to its high damage per hit and ability to hit enemies multiple times in rapid succession, the Butcher's Chainsaw has a high . With damage boosting modifiers/accessories, the weapon has a higher potential than other weapons available after Plantera, including the Terra Blade.
 * 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.

Trivia

 * The Butcher and the Butcher's Chainsaw are both a tribute to the 1974 American slasher film .
 * The Butcher's Chainsaw has the highest base damage and knockback of any tool, due to being designed for combat.
 * 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.
 * Like all chainsaws, it will stop functioning after a minute and has to be re-started.