Hunter Potion
Buff | Hunter |
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Buff tooltip | Shows the location of enemies |
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Duration | 8 minutes(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 5 minutes(Old-gen console and 3DS versions) |
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Obtained from
Entity | Qty. | Rate |
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Azure CrateAzure Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Boreal Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Boreal Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Bramble Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Bramble Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Corrupt Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Corrupt Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Crimson Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Crimson Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Defiled Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Defiled Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Divine Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Divine Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Dungeon Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Dungeon Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Frozen Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Frozen Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Hallowed Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Hallowed Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Hellstone Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Hellstone Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Hematic Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Hematic Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Iron CrateIron Crate | 2–4 | 1/32 (3.13%) |
Jungle Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Jungle Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Mirage Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Mirage Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Mythril Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Mythril Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/32 (3.13%) |
Oasis Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Oasis Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Obsidian Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Obsidian Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Ocean Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Ocean Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Pearlwood Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Pearlwood Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1–3 | 1/70 (1.43%) |
Seaside Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Seaside Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Shadow ChestShadow Chest | 1–2 | 9.38*3/32 (9.38%) |
Sky Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Sky Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Stockade Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Stockade Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2–4 | 1/24 (4.17%) |
Wooden CrateWooden Crate | 1–3 | 1/70 (1.43%) |
The Hunter Potion is a buff potion which grants the Hunter buff when consumed. The buff shows the location of enemies, critters, and undiscovered NPCs on the screen by highlighting them in red (enemies) or green (critters and NPCs). This lasts for 8 minutes(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 5 minutes(Old-gen console and 3DS versions), but can be canceled at any time by right-clicking the icon (), by selecting the icon using Cycle Next/Previous Buff and then pressing Remove Buff (), by selecting the icon and canceling it in the equipment menu (), by double-tapping the buff icon (), or by canceling the buff from the buffs screen (). Although the creatures glow, they do not emit any light to the surrounding area.
Aside from being crafted, Hunter Potions can rarely be found in Pots, chests, and crates.
Crafting
Recipes
Tips
- Hunter Potions are very useful for locating rare enemies such as Mimics, Nymphs and Cyan Beetles, or critters such as Truffle Worms and Mice.
- Bound NPCs like the Goblin Tinkerer and the Tavernkeep and neutral ones such as the Skeleton Merchant will be highlighted green under the effect of this potion, making locating them much easier as well.
- The Lifeform Analyzer informs the player of the presence of nearby rare creatures. This helps determining when a Hunter Potion is worth consuming.
- The Hunter Potion has great utility when fighting enemies that move through blocks, such as burrowing worm enemies like the Eater of Worlds, or Man Eaters and Angry Trappers. It makes it possible to see them when they would otherwise be hardly visible, and anticipate their attacks.
- Hunter Potions can also be used to locate pocket caves underground by revealing enemies that spawn inside them.
- Certain enemies such as Wraiths will not be made any more visible by this potion.
- The Hunter Potion allows distinguishing fake Lunatic Cultists from real ones.
- It can be quite difficult to craft, as a Shark Fin is needed for each one. Shark Statues can make this an easier process.
History
- Desktop 1.2.3: Now makes enemies glow red and makes them not emit any light.
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