Flails are weapons that are used in a limited ranged manner, and inflict melee damage. Flails consist of an object linked to the player by a chain, and are divided into two types: thrown and launched.
Their best modifier is normally Godly or Demonic, both of which increase the average damage output by the same amount.
Types
There are 15 different types of flails, 8 of which are Hardmode-exclusive. There are two types of flails: thrown and launched.
Thrown
(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Thrown flail in use.
(Old-gen console and 3DS versions) Thrown flail in use.
On the Desktop version, Console version, and Mobile version, thrown flails have special mechanics unlike any other weapon type. Holding down ⚒ Use / Attack will cause the flail to be rapidly swung around the player, dealing 60% of the flail's base damage (displayed in its tooltip). Letting go of ⚒ Use / Attack during this state will throw the flail in the direction of the cursor, which deals its full base damage and pierces an unlimited number of enemies.[1] After the flail is thrown, holding ⚒ Use / Attack again will cause the flail to drop to the ground and remain on solid blocks, dealing half of the flail's base damage to enemies for as long as ⚒ Use / Attack is held.
On the Old-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version versions, thrown flails have special physics that allow the player to swing them around continuously without refiring. When pressing ⚒ Use / Attack, thrown flails are heavily influenced by gravity, making them good weapon to attack from above with. However, by holding down ⚒ Use / Attack when throwing, the player can execute a more powerful throw, making the flail fly farther. Thrown flails will ricochet off walls, but pierce through multiple enemies on both their forward and return trips.
Name
|
Damage
|
Velocity
|
Use time
|
Knockback
|
Crit
|
|
HM
|
Rarity
|
Sell
|
Source
|
|
Ball O' HurtInternal Item ID: 162
|
30 (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 15 (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
|
12
|
45
(Very slow)
|
5.5
(Average)
|
4%
|
❌
|
❌
|
01*
|
1 GC50 SC (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 54 SC (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
|
Dropped by Shadow Orbs and found in Corrupt(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Defiled Crates(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).
|
|
Blue MoonInternal Item ID: 163
|
54 (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 23 (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
|
12
|
45
(Very slow)
|
6
(Average)
|
4%
|
❌
|
❌
|
02*
|
1 GC75 SC
|
Found in Locked Gold Chests and Golden Lock Boxes(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).
|
|
Dao of PowInternal Item ID: 389
|
100 (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 49 (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
|
15
|
45
(Very slow)
|
6
(Average)
|
4%
|
❌
|
✔️
|
05*
|
2 GC88 SC
|
Crafted:
|
|
Drippler Crippler(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4272
|
110
|
15.9
|
40
(Very slow)
|
6.5
(Strong)
|
4%
|
❌
|
✔️
|
04*
|
4 GC
|
Dropped by Blood Eel.
|
|
Flaming Mace(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 5012
|
18
|
11
|
45
(Very slow)
|
4.6
(Average)
|
4%
|
❌
|
❌
|
01*
|
2 GC
|
Crafted:
|
|
Flower PowInternal Item ID: 1259
|
130 (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 52 (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
|
15.9
|
40
(Very slow)
|
6.5
(Strong)
|
4%
|
❌
|
✔️
|
07*
|
6 GC
|
Dropped by Plantera.
|
|
Mace(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 5011
|
18
|
11
|
45
(Very slow)
|
4.6
(Average)
|
4%
|
❌
|
❌
|
01*
|
2 GC
|
Found in Gold Chests underground.
|
|
SunfuryInternal Item ID: 220
|
64 (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 33 (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
|
12
|
45
(Very slow)
|
6.75 (Strong) (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 7 (Strong) (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
|
11% (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 4% (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
|
❌
|
❌
|
03*
|
2 GC50 SC
|
Found in Shadow Chests and Obsidian Lock Boxes(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).
|
|
The MeatballInternal Item ID: 801
|
34 (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 16 (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
|
12
|
45
(Very slow)
|
5.5
(Average)
|
4%
|
❌
|
❌
|
01*
|
54 SC
|
Crafted:
|
Launched
Launched flails lack the physics of thrown flails and cannot be swung around by holding the attack button. However, they make up for this by firing rapidly and being unaffected by gravity (except for the Anchor). This generally makes it easier to aim launched flails, particularly upwards, and grants them higher and more consistent damage potential. Rather than smoothly stretching and then swinging back, a launched flail will extend at a fixed speed until it strikes a block or enemy or reaches its maximum length, and then retract at a slightly faster, fixed speed.
Most launched flails can auto-fire, which makes them extremely effective at short ranges. Enemies that are vulnerable to knockback can be pushed away easily, and enemies that are immune to knockback, like bosses, can be quickly dealt a large amount of damage by the rapidly-firing flail.
Notes
- (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Technically, the actual base damage of thrown flails is half value of the base damage listed on this wiki. The listed damage in the item tooltip is two times of the actual base damage. [2] For example, the Sunfury has a base damage of 64, while its actual base damage is 32.
- The Piranha Gun and the Harpoon are similar to launched flails, but inflict ranged damage.
- Thrown flails are not affected by the autoswing granted by Feral Claws and its upgrades, unless the flail reaches its maximum range and is automatically retracted.
Tips
- (Old-gen console and 3DS versions) Thrown flails can be used to attack enemies on both sides of the player by throwing the flail without letting go of the ⚒ Use / Attack button, and heading in the opposite direction when the ball reaches its maximum distance and is about to return, which will make it go to the other side, where the process can be repeated. Furthermore, holding the button and not moving lets the ball part of the flail fall to the ground, where it will damage enemies who walk, fly, or burrow into it, which works exceptionally well against worms.
History
- Desktop 1.4.4:
- Knockback when spinning flails has been increased from 25% to 35% of normal knockback.
- Spinning flails now hit up to 4 times a second instead of 3 times a second. Flails which already hit 4 times a second have been increased to 5 times a second.
References
- ↑ Information taken from the Desktop 1.4.3.6 source code, method
Damage()
in Terraria.Projectile.cs
. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version is 1.4.4.9.
- ↑ Information taken from the Desktop 1.4.3.6 source code, field
ToolTipDamageMultiplier
in Terraria.ID.ItemID.Sets.cs
. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version is 1.4.4.9.
Pre-Hardmode
- Wooden Sword
- Cactus Sword
- Zombie Arm
- Gladius(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Breathing Reed ((Desktop, Console and Mobile versions))
- Ruler ((Desktop, Console and Mobile versions))
- Umbrella ((Desktop, Console and Mobile versions))
- Tragic Umbrella(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Tentacle Spike(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Mandible Blade(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Bladed Glove
- Stylish Scissors(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Candy Cane Sword(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Bat Bat(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Bone Sword
- Flymeal(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Katana(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Ice Blade
- Muramasa
- Exotic Scimitar(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Phaseblade
- Starfury
- Purple Clubberfish
- Enchanted Sword
- Bee Keeper
- Blade of Grass
- Falcon Blade
- Night's Edge
- Pearlwood Sword
- Classy Cane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Waffle's Iron(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Ham Bat(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Slap Hand(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Breaker Blade
- Phasesaber
- Ice Sickle
- Cutlass
- Frostbrand
- Excalibur
- Seedler(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Beam Sword
- Bladetongue(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Brand of the Inferno(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Death Sickle
- Fetid Baghnakhs(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Keybrand
- Psycho Knife(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Flying Dragon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- The Horseman's Blade
- Christmas Tree Sword
- True Excalibur
- True Night's Edge
- Terra Blade
- Influx Waver(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Starlight(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Star Wrath(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Meowmere(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Tizona(Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
Yoyos(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Other
- Terragrim(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Arkhalis(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Shadowflame Knife(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Jousting Lance(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
(
- Hallowed(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Shadow(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
)
- Sleepy Octopod(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Scourge of the Corruptor
- Vampire Knives
- Sky Dragon's Fury(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Daybreak(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Solar Eruption(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Zenith(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Bows- Wooden
- Copper
- Tin
- Iron
- Lead
- Silver
- Tungsten
- Gold
- Platinum
- Blood Rain(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Demon
- Tendon
- Hellwing(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- The Bee's Knees(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Molten Fury
- Marrow
- Phantom Phoenix(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Daedalus Stormbow(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Ice
- Shadowflame(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Aerial Bane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Tsunami
- Pulse(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Eventide(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Phantasm(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Sharanga(Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
Consumable
- Paper Airplanes(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Snowball
- Rotten Egg
- Shuriken
- Throwing Knife
- Star Anise(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Spiky Ball
- Frost Daggerfish(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Javelin(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
(
- Bone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
)
- Holy Water
- Bone
- Molotov Cocktail(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Beenade
- Grenade
(
- Sticky(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Bouncy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Happy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
)
Direct
Other- Wand of Sparking(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Wand of Frosting(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Gray Zapinator(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Aqua Scepter
- Thunder Zapper(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Space Gun
- Ice Rod
- Golden Shower
- Demon Scythe
- Laser Rifle
- Magic Dagger
- Orange Zapinator(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Sky Fracture(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Shadowflame Hex Doll(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Crystal Serpent(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Leaf Blower
- Frost Staff
- Poison Staff
- Razorpine
- Heat Ray
- Venom Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Unholy Trident
- Bubble Gun
- Laser Machinegun(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Charged Blaster Cannon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Last Prism(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Betsy's Wrath(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Zapinator(3DS version)
Minions
- Finch Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Slime Staff
- Flinx Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Abigail's Flower(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Vampire Frog Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Hornet Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Imp Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Blade Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Spider Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Sanguine Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Optic Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Pirate Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Pygmy Staff
- Desert Tiger Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Raven Staff
- Deadly Sphere Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Tempest Staff
- Terraprisma(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Xeno Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Stardust Cell Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Stardust Dragon Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Whips(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)