Water Bolt

The Water Bolt is a Magic Weapon found in Dungeons, hidden as one of the many books on the shelves within. When cast, it releases a slow blue fireball that travels in straight lines, ricocheting off solid blocks and emitting a dim light, somewhat similar to the Flower of Fire. The projectile lasts up to 30 seconds, continuing until it ricochets 5 times or damages 10 enemies. When left trigger is held down, the Water Bolt will continue to fire.

The Water Bolt cannot be crafted, does not appear in Chests, and does not drop as loot from enemies. Once picked up, the Water Bolt cannot be placed again like other books.

The Water Bolt can not be enchanted.

The durability of the Water Bolt projectile, combined with its ability to ricochet and hit multiple foes, makes it very suitable to fighting enemies in flat valleys and straight passageways. It can also be used to detect Floating Islands, although Meteor Shots are preferable due to their higher speed. When the projectile finally dissipates, the glowing embers it releases will fall through solid blocks and momentarily illuminate the area below.

Locating


You don't always have to kill Skeletron to find one of these, as there is often one available just beyond the door. If you're very daring, you can go a little deeper without incurring immediate death by dungeon guardians. It's worth getting early, as it is pretty powerful.