Magnet Sphere
A lingering sphere of cyan fire that chains lightning to its victims
The Magnet Sphere is a Hardmode , post- Plantera spell book that has a 1/300 (0.33%) / 599/90,000 (0.6656%) chance of being dropped by Blue Armored Bones , Rusty Armored Bones , and Hell Armored Bones in the post-Plantera Dungeon . When used, it fires a slow-moving cyan sphere that rapidly fires instantaneous, non-piercing beams at the closest enemy as it travels. It passes through all enemies and bounces off solid blocks . The sphere dissipates after 15 seconds have passed, it has traveled 52 tiles, or when another sphere is fired. Its best modifier is Ruthless . The Mythical modifier provides the widest array of stat bonuses, but the only stats that improve damage output are damage and critical chance. Switching to a different weapon causes existing projectiles to use that weapon's base critical chance instead, meaning that the Magnet Sphere's DPS is optimized with the Ruthless modifier when used in the intended way. - Magnet Sphere Ball - Magnet Sphere Bolt - Internal Item ID : 1266 - Internal Projectile ID : 254, 255 - 1 Notes - 2 Achievements - 3 Trivia - 4 History
- Type
- Weapon
- Damage
- 48 (Magic)
- Knockback
- 6 (Average)
- Mana
- 14
- Critical chance
- 4%
- Use time
- 20 (Very fast)
- Velocity
- 1.2
- Rarity
- 08*
- Sell
- 10 GC
- Research
- 1 required
Lore & Background
Deep within the cursed bricks of the post-Plantera Dungeon, where ancient armor clatters with the weight of forgotten wars, a peculiar magic whispers through the air. The Magnet Sphere is not merely a weapon forged by mortal hands but a captured fragment of ball lightning, trapped within an arcane grimoire. It is said that only those who have tamed the mechanical plague of Plantera can hope to unearth this artifact from the grasp of the Blue, Rusty, or Hell Armored Bones, guardians who hoard secrets in their hollow chests.
In Their Own Story
You step into the gloom of the Dungeon, the air thick with the scent of damp stone and decay. A Blue Armored Bone turns slowly, its hollow eyes locking onto you, but you are already reaching for the grimoire at your hip. With a flick of your wrist, the Magnet Sphere materializes—a swirling orb of cyan energy that hums with a low, electric thrum. It drifts forward, ignoring the jagged walls and the liquid pools beneath your feet.
Reader's Guide
To acquire the Magnet Sphere, you must venture into the Hardmode Dungeon after defeating Plantera. Seek out the Blue Armored Bones, Rusty Armored Bones, or Hell Armored Bones, as they hold the key to this spell book with a drop chance of approximately 0.33% to 0.67%. Due to these low odds, utilizing an Arena with Water Candles and Battle Potions is essential for maximizing spawn rates while you farm.
This weapon is a cornerstone for Magic users who favor area-of-effect damage over single-target precision. Its unique mechanic involves firing a slow-moving sphere that bounces off blocks and fires beams at the nearest enemy every 0.1 seconds (equivalent to a use time of 9). The orb passes through all enemies, making it devastating against swarms or groups clustered together.
For optimal performance, equip the Ruthless modifier rather than Mythical. While Mythical offers broader stat bonuses, switching weapons causes existing projectiles to revert to base critical chance; thus, the raw damage and critical strike potential of Ruthless maximize your DPS without wasting stats on unused attributes. Remember that the sphere is not slowed by liquids, allowing you to fight underwater or in lava pools effectively, provided you manage your mana cost of 14 per cast.
Did You Know?
- The projectile visually resembles a real-life meteorological phenomenon known as ball lightning.
- The orb continues to move at full speed even when submerged in liquids.
- Switching weapons causes existing Magnet Sphere projectiles to lose their original critical chance bonus.
- The sphere will target disguised Mimics, revealing them instantly upon firing.