Thunder Zapper
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Obtained from
Classic
Expert
Master
Thunder Zapper
Statistics
Type | |
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Damage | 20 (Magic) |
Knockback | 3 (Very weak) |
Mana | 7 |
Critical chance | 4% |
Use time | 17 (Very fast) |
Velocity | 16 (effective) |
Rarity | ![]() |
Sell | 30 SC |
Research | 1 required |
Projectile created
- Thunder Zapper
Sounds
Use | |
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- Internal Item ID: 4062 (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Internal Projectile ID: 731




Entity | Qty. | Rate |
---|---|---|
![]() | 1 | 12.5% |
![]() | 1 | 12.5% |
![]() | 1 | 1/3 (33.33%) |
The Thunder Zapper is a pre-Hardmode magic weapon that launches a fast-moving, non-piercing projectile that is unaffected by gravity and will disappear with a visual explosion that does no damage after traveling for about one second or when hitting a solid block. The projectile moves up and down in a randomized zig-zag pattern horizontally, but not vertically (traveling straight when shooting directly up or down). The Thunder Zapper can be found in Sandstone Chests in the lower 3/7ths of the Underground Desert and in Oasis Crates and Mirage Crates obtained from fishing in the Oasis.
Its best modifier is Mythical.
Tips
- Due to the medium mana cost and the very fast speed at which it auto-casts, it can be seen as an alternative to the gem staves, doing higher single-target DPS than the highest-tier staves. However, it lacks piercing against multiple targets, and requires visiting a dangerous biome. It can more safely be obtained from fishing in an Oasis.
- The zig-zag motion of the projectile facilitates some unusual trajectories, e.g. through a half-tile gap.
- In Don't dig up worlds, the Thunder Zapper can be obtained from the lower Chests that spawn below the Underground Desert walls with much less risk.
- If a Sandstone Chest contains a Storm Spear or Bast Statue as its primary item, the player is low enough to obtain the Thunder Zapper. Otherwise, they need to dig lower before they have a chance of finding one.
Gallery
- Shooting a Skeleton with the Thunder Zapper.
History
- Desktop 1.4.4:
- Damage increased from 12 to 20.
- Mana cost increased from 5 to 7.
- Knockback increased from 2 to 3.
- Desktop 1.4.0.1: Introduced.
- Console 1.4.0.5.4.1: Introduced.
- Switch 1.4.0.5.5: Introduced.
- Mobile 1.4.0.5.0: Introduced.