Vilethorn

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Vilethorn
  • Vilethorn item sprite old Vilethorn item sprite
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Statistics
Type
Weapon
Damage10 (Magic)
Knockback1 (Extremely weak)
Mana10
Critical chance4%
Use time28 (Average)
Velocity32
TooltipSummons a vile thorn
RarityBlue (Rarity level: 1)
Sell1 GC50 SC (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 20 SC (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
Research1 required
Projectiles created
  • Vilethorn (base)
    Vilethorn (base)
  • Vilethorn (tip)
    Vilethorn (tip)
Sounds
Use
Obtained from Obtained from Obtained from
Classic Mode.png Classic
Expert Mode.png Expert
Master Mode.png Master
EntityQty.Rate
Corrupt Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Corrupt CrateCorrupt Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)120%
Defiled Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Defiled CrateDefiled Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)120%
Shadow OrbShadow Orb (placed).png Shadow Orb120%
The Vilethorn being used against Target Dummies.

The Vilethorn is a pre-Hardmode wand. It has a 1/5 (20%) chance of being obtained from destroying Shadow Orbs found in the Corruption or a 1/5 (20%) chance from Corrupt Crates(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Defiled Crates(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), which are fished in the Corruption. When used, it extends a 15-tile-long thorn from the player's position, which passes through blocks, pierces infinite enemies, and hits rapidly for up to six times per enemy. The thorn lasts roughly 1.5 seconds.

Its best modifier is Ruthless. While Mythical gives a wider array of bonuses, damage rounding causes Ruthless to deal more DPS.

Tips

  • The Vilethorn inflicts very minor knockback for each hit, which can stun-lock enemies.
  • The Vilethorn is the earliest weapon available that consistently travels through blocks.
  • It is mana-efficient for its damage potential. With appropriate modifiers and accessories, it is possible to recover full mana between shots if the player stands still, allowing for sustained fire.
  • Its piercing attack makes it useful against worm enemies. Bosses with multiple parts, such as the Eater of Worlds or the Brain of Cthulhu's first stage, are also vulnerable.

Trivia

  • The Vilethorn is the counterpart to The Crimson's Crimson Rod.
  • Until the release of 1.2, the Vilethorn was unique in its ability to attack through blocks. However, other similar weapons have been introduced since then, such as the Nettle Burst and Crystal Vile Shard(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

History

  • Desktop 1.4.0.1: Aligned sell value with all other Shadow Orb/Crimson Heart loot, increasing it from 20 SC to 1 GC50 SC.
  • Desktop 1.3.4.4: Fixed projectiles making liquid ripples when they should not.
  • Desktop 1.2:
    • Damage increased from 8 to 10.
    • Mana cost reduced from 12 to 10.
    • Use time decreased from 29 to 27.
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