Chain Gun

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Chain Gun
  • Chain Gun item sprite
Autofire
9999
Statistics
Type
Weapon
Uses ammoBullets
Damage38 (Ranged)
Knockback1.75 (Very weak)
Critical chance4%
Use time4 (Insanely fast)
Velocity14
Tooltip66% chance to save ammo
RarityYellow (Rarity level: 8)
Sell9 GC
Research1 required
Sounds
Use
Obtained from Obtained from
Classic Mode.png Classic
Expert Mode.png Expert
Master Mode.png Master
EntityQty.Rate
Santa-NK1Santa-NK1 phase 1.gif Santa-NK116.25–16.67%12.5–50%
The Chain Gun attacking Target Dummies. Notice how the bullet spread varies.

The Chain Gun is a Hardmode, post-Plantera gun that is dropped by Santa-NK1 during the Frost Moon event with a 6.25%–16.67% / 12.5%–50% chance depending on the current wave.[1] When used, it very rapidly fires bullets in a wide spread. It also has a 50% chance not to consume ammunition.

Its best modifier is Rapid. However, Godly may be preferred to save ammo. Due to its low use time, it can only gain modifiers that give a speed boost of 15%, thus it cannot have the Unreal modifier.

Tips

  • Chlorophyte Bullets pair well with the Chain Gun, as their homing ability negates the gun's large spread.
  • With the Rapid or Frenzying modifier, the Chain Gun will gain 25% speed. This happens due to rounding down its already exceptionally low use time (4 to 3). The Godly modifier is better for ammo conservation, at the cost of slightly less damage. DPS for Godly: DPS=(36+bullet-roundup(def/2))*60/4*1.09. The DPS for Rapid: DPS=(31+bullet-roundup(def/2))*60/3*1.04.
  • Because of its extremely high rate of fire, the Endless Musket Pouch should be used in regular combat to save more valuable shots for important boss fights.
  • The Chain Gun is a very good weapon to use if fighting the Dungeon Guardian due to its exceptional fire rate. This is best done with Crystal Bullets, as the shards that they create can damage the Dungeon Guardian multiple times per shot.

Trivia

History

  • Desktop 1.4.5.0:
    • Damage increased from 31 to 38.
    • Chance to save ammo increased from 50% to ~67%.

References

  1. ↑ Detailed drop rates in each wave:
    W7:6.25%12.5%
    W8:6.25%12.5%
    W9:7.14%16.67%
    W10:7.14%16.67%
    W11:8.33%25%
    W12:8.33%25%
    W13:8.33%25%
    W14:10%50%
    W15:10%50%
    W16:12.5%50%
    W17:12.5%50%
    W18:12.5%50%
    W19:16.67%50%
    W20:16.67%50%
    See Frost Moon § Loot for more information.
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