Demon Scythe

The Demon Scythe has a 2% (1:50) chance of being dropped by Demons in The Underworld.

This weapon shoots scythes which have little to no movement for the first second or two, then will gradually gain speed at a much more rapid pace. This allows for players to lay "traps" for monsters getting close to them, and since they rip through enemies they can kill almost anything in one shot through repeated hits (up to 5 hits per scythe).

The demon scythe is similar to flails in the sense that they are extremely powerful against worms, but they are also excellent against all other monsters. Due to its mana cost, it is recommended to use the best alternative, the Sunfury, if you do not have sufficient mana and/or equipment.

Tips

 * The slow speed allows for the user to lay temporary traps. If you are fighting worm monsters, get into a position where you know they will jump up at you from below. Aim in the rough direction you think the worm will travel and fire off a few scythes before moving out of the way. This can cause extreme amounts of damage, and even kill a Bone Serpent with just a few scythes.


 * Flying creatures can easily become annoying as they swarm you, like the Hellbat. The best way to kill them with one scythe is to wait for them to get close to you, then fire a scythe just before they get in close enough to damage you. The scythe will damage/knock them back, and if flying in the right vertical direction, will ram into them again, killing them instantly.


 * This weapon is also extremely useful when dealing with the Blood Moon or Goblin Army. Using the same technique above, you can go on an easy killing rampage if you are on flat surfaces.

Trivia

 * Possibly a reference, much like the demon itself, to the Castlevania series' "Imp" enemies who shoot a similar projectile with a similar delay at the start. It may also be a reference to Death's attack in the same series.

History

 * 1.0.5: Introduced.