Thunder Zapper

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Thunder Zapper
  • Thunder Zapper item sprite
Autofire
Stack digit 1.png
Statistics
Type
Weapon
Damage20 (Magic)
Knockback3 (Very weak)
Mana7
Critical chance4%
Use time17 (Very fast)
Velocity16 (effective)
RarityBlue (Rarity level: 1)
Sell30 SC
Research1 required
Projectile created
  • Thunder Zapper
    Thunder Zapper
Sounds
Use
Obtained from Obtained from
Classic Mode.png Classic
Expert Mode.png Expert
Master Mode.png Master
EntityQty.Rate
Mirage Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Mirage CrateMirage Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)112.5%
Oasis Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Oasis CrateOasis Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)112.5%
Sandstone Chest(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Sandstone ChestSandstone Chest(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)11/3 (33.33%)

The Thunder Zapper is a pre-Hardmode wand that 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. When used, it fires a lightning bolt that travels in a zigzag pattern horizontally (but traveling straight when shooting directly up or down). The bolt dissipates with a visual explosion after traveling for about one second or upon hitting an enemy or a block.

Its best modifier is Mythical.

Tips

  • Due to its medium mana cost and its fast fire rate, it outclasses even the highest-tier gem staffs in single-target DPS. However, it lacks piercing and requires visiting a dangerous biome. It can more safely be obtained from fishing in an Oasis.
  • The bolt's zigzag motion allows 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 travel lower still.

Gallery

  • Shooting a Skeleton with the Thunder Zapper.
    Shooting a Skeleton with the Thunder Zapper.
  • Thunder Zapper firing through a half-tile gap.
    Thunder Zapper firing through a half-tile gap.

History

  • Desktop 1.4.4:
    • Damage increased from 12 to 20.
    • Mana cost increased from 5 to 7.
    • Knockback increased from 2 to 3.
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