Elf Melter

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For the differences of this information on Old-gen console and 3DS, see Legacy:Elf Melter.
Elf Melter
  • Elf Melter item sprite
  • Elf Melter equipped
Autofire
9999
Statistics
Type
Weapon
Uses ammoGel
Damage57 (Ranged)
Knockback0.425 (Extremely weak)
Critical chance4%
Use time30 (Average)
Velocity25.5 (not affected by ammo)
TooltipUses gel for ammo
Ignores 15 points of enemy Defense
RarityYellow (Rarity level: 8)
Sell10 GC
Research1 required
Inflicts Debuff
DebuffFrostbiteFrostbite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Debuff tooltipIt's either really hot or really cold. Either way it REALLY hurts
Chance100%
Duration20 seconds
Projectile created
  • Flames
    Flames
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 Elf Melter being used against Target Dummies.

The Elf Melter is a Hardmode, post-Plantera ranged weapon that uses Gel for ammunition. It is an indirect upgrade to the Flamethrower. When used, it consumes one Gel and releases five bursts of fire in quick succession. The fire expands as it travels, creating a cone-like area of effect, before dissipating shortly after. The fire has 15 armor penetration, inflicts the Frostbite debuff for 20 seconds, and can pierce through three enemies. The fire's damage decreases by 15% per enemy pierced.

The Elf Melter 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]

Its best modifier is Unreal. A modifier granting +10% speed will increase the number of flame streams per use from five to six while still consuming 1 Gel. A modifier with added velocity will increase the range of each stream, i.e. by about 5 tiles for +15% and about 3 tiles for +10%.

Notes

  • When the player is holding the Elf Melter, a reddish-colored fuel tank appears on their back. This can interfere with the appearance of several accessories, such as wings. The Leaf Blower, Heat Ray, Clentaminator, and Terraformer also have this feature.
  • Water, honey, and Shimmer stop the Elf Melter's projectiles, although it will hit enemies just under the liquid's surface. It will not fire at all while underwater, but can fire within lava.

Trivia

  • The projectiles from the Elf Melter have a spinning animation, and will remain spinning when the game is paused.
  • The Elf Melter bears a strong resemblance to the M2 flamethrower, an iconic weapon from World War II.

History

  • Desktop 1.4.5.0:
    • Damage increased from 53 to 57.
    • Can now be used while submerged in lava.
    • Fixed an issue that would cause weapons that use non-standard ammo to deal 1 less damage than intended.
  • Desktop 1.4.3.3: Fixed an issue causing the Elf Melter to use 2 ammo per use.
  • Desktop 1.4.0.1:
    • Damage increased from 40 to 60.
    • Applies a 15% damage penalty to the next hit for each enemy a projectile pierces.

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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