Unicorn

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UnicornHardmode exclusive
Unicorn.gif
Classic Mode.png Classic
Expert Mode.png Expert
Master Mode.png Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
AI TypeUnicorn AI
Damage65/130/195
Max Life400/800/1200
Defense30
KB Resist70%/73%/76%
BannerUnicorn BannerUnicorn Banner
Drops
Coins10 SC25 SC
For the mount summoned with the Blessed Apple, see Unicorn Mount.

The Unicorn is a Hardmode enemy that spawns in the Hallow. It is a very fast enemy that has a rather large amount of health and can jump approximately 7 tiles high and 20 tiles wide. The Unicorn leaps around and charges, attempting to trample the player. Its unpredictable and speedy behavior, combined with a high damage output, can make fighting it difficult. It always drops one Unicorn Horn, a valued item. It can also drop the Blessed Apple, though it is rare.

Notes

Tips

  • Players who recently entered Hardmode should avoid using short-ranged melee attacks against Unicorns, as they deal a high amount of damage and are highly resistant to knockback, and should attempt to locate to a spot out of the Unicorn's attack range.
    • For these reasons, longer-ranged melee weapons such as boomerangs, spears or yoyos are recommended.
    • A chainsaw or very fast sword's knockback can also hold back the Unicorn's charges.
    • The Dao of Pow is effective, as it often Confuses Unicorns into running away, which mitigates their frequent charges.
  • If the player jumps straight up with the Slime Mount and lands on a Unicorn, it can be killed without moving, as well as any other Unicorns or Pixies that come along. This is not recommended at nighttime, as Gastropods can hit the player from afar.
  • Fighting them in water slows their movement enough for normal knockback from swords to be effective.
  • Digging a two tile-wide hole just big enough to stand in will allow the player to attack the Unicorn without taking damage, since the Unicorn is too big to fit through.
  • Players may need to use hooks or wings to avoid damage from Unicorns.
  • The Golden Shower can immobilize the Unicorn, provided it was properly reforged.
  • The Clinger Staff is a excellent weapon to use as it has very high knockback and inflicts Cursed Inferno.
  • Any weapon with strong knockback or higher can potentially keep Unicorns away from the player.

Trivia

  • The BestiaryBestiary entry for the Unicorn: "These majestic single-horned equines storm angrily through the hallowed land in search of lowly intrusions needing to be cleansed away."

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