Thunder Zapper



The Thunder Zapper is a desert-themed Magic weapon obtainable in Pre-Hardmode. It is found in Sandstone Chests in the Underground Desert or Oasis Crates when fishing in the Oasis. When cast, it launches a fast-moving, non-piercing projectile that is unaffected by gravity and will disappear with a visual explosion that does no damage after traveling for about 2 seconds or when hitting a solid tile. The projectile moves up and down in a zig-zag pattern horizontally, but not vertically (traveling straight when shooting directly up or down).

Tips

 * Due to the medium mana cost and the very fast speed at which it auto-casts and its projectile, can be useful alternative to Gem staves.
 * Downsides being slightly less damage than Amethyst Staff and non piercing projectile.
 * Shark Tooth Necklace armor penetration can help reach higher DPS.
 * Since it is obtainable from fishing, it can be a good early-game magic weapon.
 * The projectile is affected by the zig-zag motion, allowing for some interesting shot placement.
 * One example is shooting through a half-tile gap (see animation below).