Ice Rod



Ice Rod is a Hardmode magic weapon that auto-fires blocks of ice. The weapon is unique in that if the point targeted is free of any blocks or placed background items, a solid temporary "Ice Block" is formed in midair (translucent, slippery, and glowing), at the point clicked, which lasts for 15 seconds before shattering. These ice blocks can create temporary platforms for standing or grappling, and also cast a dim, flickering light. The Ice Rod is purchased from the Wizard for on the, or for  on the. It can be considered the Hardmode counterpart to the Dirt Rod, having higher statistics and more use.

The point clicked must be unoccupied in order to form an ice block. If the space clicked is occupied, either by blocks or background objects, the block acts as an ordinary projectile (unaffected by gravity), continuing until it hits an enemy or other foreground objects, where it shatters and inflicts magic damage. Clicking an existing ice block from a previous casting will cause the next shard to pass through the existing ice block, which creates unique shielding possibilities during combat – as while the player can fire through their ice shield, enemies impeded by blocks will be essentially helpless.

Tips

 * Ice Skates, Frostspark Boots, or Terraspark Boots greatly enhance mobility on the ice blocks created by the Ice Rod.
 * The Ice Rod can be used with wings to repeatedly reset flight time in midair, by casting a block of ice beneath the player's feet as they start falling. The flight timer will be reset as soon as they land on the block of ice.
 * Since the ice blocks created can be grappled to with a hook or similar device, the Ice Rod can be used to get to the top of the world and other high areas, such as a Floating Island, more easily. While "stairs" are also possible, caution should be taken not to fall off.
 * Regular blocks can be placed adjacent to the created ice blocks, which can prove useful in building floating structures (especially at higher elevations such as in Space), as it is not necessary to build a temporary connection from the ground or a floating island to the building site.

History
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