Crystal Vile Shard



The Crystal Vile Shard is a Hardmode magic weapon that is an upgraded version of the Vilethorn and a precursor to the Nettle Burst. It fires a larger, colorful, crystalline version of the Vilethorn's spear projectile, piercing through blocks and enemies. It has a 25% chance to be dropped by Hallowed Mimics.

Tips

 * Due to the weapon's low base damage, it is relatively ineffective against many enemies that spawn in Hardmode, which often have 30+ defense. Inflicting the Ichor debuff beforehand may help somewhat, though it is still advised to find alternatives.
 * It is very effective against enemies with multiple segments like The Destroyer, as it can damage many segments at once.
 * In the mobile version, the Crystal Vile Shard can be used to point to the nearest enemy, using the lock on target button, then using the weapon.