Nebula Blaze
Holding the power of Orion's belt within a glowing pink gauntlet
The Nebula Blaze is a Hardmode , post- Lunatic Cultist magic weapon that inaccurately fires pink, high-velocity projectiles which home in on nearby enemies , with a 1/5 (20%) chance to fire a larger blue Nebula Blaze Ex projectile that deals 300% of the weapon's damage (390 base damage) and moves 60% faster. When held, it appears as a pink glow covering the player's hand, which gives off a small amount of light and leaves behind a pink particle trail as the player moves. Its best modifier is Mythical . - Nebula Blaze - Nebula Blaze Ex - Internal Item ID : 3542 - Internal Projectile ID : 634, 635 - 1 Crafting 1.1 Recipes - 2 Notes - 3 Tips - 4 Trivia - 5 History - 6 References
- Type
- Weapon
- Damage
- 130 (Magic)
- Knockback
- 3 (Very weak)
- Mana
- 12
- Critical chance
- 4%
- Use time
- 12 (Very fast)
- Velocity
- 18 ( effective )
- Tooltip
- 'From Orion's belt to the palm of your hand'
- Rarity
- 10*
- Sell
- 10 GC
Lore & Background
The weapon speaks of ancient celestial mechanics, referencing the stars of Orion's belt to describe its boundless potential. When activated, it summons two distinct forms of destruction: the common pink projectile that hunts with relentless precision, and the rare, azure Nebula Blaze Ex, a massive bolt of amplified power moving at blistering speeds. Though its aim may seem erratic to the untrained eye, these projectiles possess a supernatural lock-on capability, refusing to break their gaze until the target is extinguished or they collide with the earth itself.
In Their Own Story
A volley of pink sparks erupts from your palm, weaving through the air with a mind of their own. They ignore the chaos of battle, locking onto the nearest threats with unbreakable resolve. Suddenly, one projectile flares into a brilliant azure sphere—the Nebula Blaze Ex—doubling in size and velocity. It tears through the enemy ranks, exploding upon impact with a square burst of devastating force that shatters their defenses. In this fleeting moment, you feel as though you hold the power of the sun itself, a celestial storm contained within a single, trembling hand.
Reader's Guide
Manage your mana carefully; the combination of very fast use time and a twelve-mana cost means you will drain your supply instantly. Always carry Mana Potions or use accessories that regenerate mana to maintain sustained fire. For maximum damage, aim for critical hits which can push individual strikes past three thousand damage, making this the highest base-damage magic weapon in existence.
Did You Know?
- The Nebula Blaze Ex projectile deals 300% of the weapon's base damage and moves 60% faster than standard shots.
- Projectiles apply five ticks of global invincibility frames upon hitting an enemy.
- The weapon has the highest base damage of any magic weapon in Terraria at 130.
- Regular projectiles are unaffected by liquids, while the larger Ex variant slows down in water and bounces off Shimmer.