Talk:Skeletron/@comment-24911357-20140507234457/@comment-24821572-20140508000300

I think they do damage monsters, but setting them up, requires for you to find the Mechanic NPC. Which means you'd have to beat skeletron first which kind of beats the purpose. Unless of course you're just out for some merry making and wants to put holes into things. Also, luring the boss to the explosive and triggering from a safe distance is a pretty difficult feat, methinks.