Dune Splicer

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Dune SplicerHardmode exclusive
Dune Splicer.png
Classic Mode.png Classic
Expert Mode.png Expert
Master Mode.png Master
Statistics
Type
Burrowing Enemy
Environment
Underground Desert Sandstorm
AI TypeWorm AI
Max Life500/1000/1500
KB Resist100%
BannerDune Splicer BannerDune Splicer Banner(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Immune toConfused
Drops
Coins7 SC17 SC50 CC
Sounds
Hurt
Killed
Digging

The Dune Splicer is a worm-type Hardmode enemy that spawns in the Underground Desert, or on the surface of the Desert during a Sandstorm. It is the Hardmode counterpart of the Tomb Crawler.

Segments

The Dune Splicer consists of 12–21 segments in total.

Classic Mode.png Classic
Expert Mode.png Expert
Master Mode.png Master
2 values: Pre-Hardmode › Hardmode
3 values: Pre-Hardmode › Hardmode › Post-Plantera
NPC ID Type Damage Defense
510 Dune Splicer (Head).png Dune Splicer Head 58/116/174 18
511 Dune Splicer (Body).png Dune Splicer Body 54/108/162 28
512 Dune Splicer (Tail).png Dune Splicer Tail 50/100/150 34

Notes

  • The Dune Splicer is very agile and can turn very quickly. This can be especially dangerous due to the Dune Splicer's large hitbox.
  • During a Sandstorm, the Dune Splicer becomes the second fastest worm in the game, only beaten by the Phantasm Dragon.

Tips

  • Aiming for the head may help in defeating Dune Splicers quicker, as it has less defense than the body or tail.

Trivia

  • It is the largest non-boss worm-type enemy in the game.
  • Dune Splicers may be inspired by the sandworms in the Dune franchise. This is further reinforced by their Bestiary entry, as a substance called "the spice" is an important commodity in the Dune series.
  • The BestiaryBestiary entry for the Dune Splicer: "The world's largest, most deadly worm. Strengthened by ancient magicks, it can devour a spicy Terrarian quicker than they realize."

History

  • Desktop 1.4.4:
    • Spawn rates reduced.
    • Further reduced spawn rate in upper levels of the Desert.
  • Desktop 1.3.3:
    • Can now also spawn on the Desert surface during a Sandstorm.
    • Fixed being too rare.
    • Increased defense from 0, 20, and 30 to 18, 28, and 34 for the Head, Body, and Tail respectively.
    • Increased health from 400 to 500.
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