Terraria (Wiki): Electrosphere Launcher

The Electrosphere Launcher is a launcher-type weapon that fires a rocket towards the cursor’s position that turns into an energy ball for 8s, damaging enemies coming into contact. It uses rockets as ammunition despite the weapon firing unique projectiles. An infinite number of electrospheres can be summoned, although they must not overlap. Otherwise, a newly-fired electrosphere will replace an existing one. It is not capable of autofiring.

The Electrosphere Launcher’s projectiles are similar to Sky Dragon’s Fury’s second attack, with the latter dealing more damage and lasting longer.

When the Electrosphere Launcher is put into action, the projectile is noticeably not emitting light. Fired rockets are unaffected by gravity and will endlessly travel directly toward the cursor until they form into an energy ball. However, the rocket will not deal contact damage.

If a block is present between the player and the intended location, it will explode midway. The same can be said once the rocket hits a hostile.

All rocket ammunition has special effects. But the Electrosphere Launcher only inherits basic stats and not their special effects.

Although the Electrosphere Launcher’s energy ball deals massive damage against enemies, the player caught within the radius does not need to worry since self-inflicted harm is negated.

Of all Rocket Launchers, the Electrosphere Launcher has the weakest knockback.

With PvP off, misfiring the Electrosphere Launcher to friendlies will not damage them upon projectile impact. However, the same cannot be said once PvP is enabled.

With its splashing damage capability, the Electrosphere Launcher can also take down enemies behind cover using all rocket ammunition.

During the Martian Madness event, the player will encounter the projectile-reflecting Selenians. As with its terrifying skill against the player, the Selenian will reflect all projectiles except launched rockets.

Shroomite Helmet and other items that boost ranged damage are excellent for the Electrosphere Launcher.

The Electrosphere Launcher can handle large waves of enemies coming from events and invasions. Most Worms’ segments will also take damage from the weapon’s launched rockets as it explodes in a large radius.

The Electrosphere Launcher benefits the most from Unreal - the best modifier for ranged weapons - dramatically improving all stats and increasing the weapon’s overall value by sixfold.