Xeno Staff

Lore & Background

In the fractured wake of the Martian Madness, where the skies bleed with alien fire, a singular artifact of forgotten origin drifts into the hands of the worthy. The Xeno Staff is not merely a weapon forged by human hands, but a key to command the very vanguard of an invading armada. It speaks in the language of the void, summoning a sleek, metallic disc that defies gravity and logic alike. This UFO minion does not wander aimlessly; it is a creature of calculated malice, hovering with eerie stillness before unleashing bursts of blue energy that pierce flesh without fail.

Legend whispers that these machines possess a hunger born of distant stars, capable of leaping across the battlefield in an instant. When prey strays beyond the reach of normal sight, the UFO vanishes and reappears above its target, bridging the gap between hunter and hunted with terrifying speed. Though they serve their summoner with unwavering loyalty, their range is finite; should the master stray too far into the abyss, the connection severs, and the machine returns to guard its master's side. It is a partnership of alien efficiency, where the player becomes the conductor of a silent, laser-lit symphony.

In Their Own Story

The Martian Saucer descended like a silver storm, its engines humming a discordant tune that shook the very foundations of the earth. You stood firm amidst the chaos, your eyes locked on the hovering behemoth as it fired its death beams. With a breath held tight in your chest, you thrust the Xeno Staff forward, feeling the strange energy surge through your arm. From the air above, a small, sleek disc detached itself, glowing with an ethereal blue light.

It did not fly; it glided on currents of invisible force, its metallic hull reflecting the dying sunlight. Below you, the Duke Fishron charged, a blur of scales and fury. Your new companion waited, hovering in perfect stillness until the beast closed within range. Then, with a flash of instantaneous light, the UFO unleashed a blue laser that struck true before the sound could even reach your ears. The enemy was hit, then vanished, only to reappear instantly above a fleeing mob, its lasers never missing their mark. In the dance of war, you were no longer alone; you commanded a ghost from the stars.

Reader's Guide

To wield this cosmic artifact, you must first survive the Martian Madness event, a chaotic invasion triggered by exploring the surface during Hardmode after defeating Golem. Defeat the colossal Martian Saucer that emerges from the skies to claim your prize, as the Xeno Staff drops with a rare 1/6 chance. Once obtained, equip it in your accessory or weapon slot to summon the UFO minion.

This weapon is a cornerstone for Summoner builds, offering exceptional utility against fast-moving targets like Duke Fishron and the Empress of Light due to its perfect accuracy and rapid teleportation mechanics. The minions can target enemies up to 125 tiles away but will automatically return if you stray beyond that distance or lose aggro at 187.5 tiles. To maximize your damage output, prioritize the Fabled modifier, which enhances summon stats, ensuring your alien sentinel strikes with even greater potency.

Did You Know?

• The prefix xeno- means foreign and relates to aliens, fitting the UFO theme perfectly.
• Before update 1.3.5, this item sold for only 20 silver coins, making reforging extremely cheap.
• It holds the distinction of having the lowest item ID among all items added in the 1.3.0.1 update.