Terraria (Wiki): Proximity Mine Launcher

The Proximity Mine Launcher is a launcher-type weapon that fires an explosive mine that travels in a short arc. It uses rockets as ammunition despite the weapon firing unique projectiles. Fired mines will remain dormant and semi-transparent before exploding after 60s or if enemies come in contact. The resulting explosion has a considerable reach, making the Proximity Mine Launcher damage multiple enemies. It is also capable of autofiring.

In desktop, mobile, console, the Cyborg uses the Proximity Mine Launcher for defense.

When the Proximity Mine Launcher is put into action, the projectile is noticeably not emitting light. Gravity also heavily affects the fired mines, traveling a few tiles away before settling on the ground.

The player touching stationary mines will not explode. On the other hand, enemies coming in contact will receive normal to triple damage if the projectile is moving or stationary, respectively. Regardless, staying a safe distance from launched mines of the Proximity Mine Launcher is advised, as the player may take damage from the explosion radius when caught.

Notably, the Proximity Mine Launcher does not use Land Mines - a type of placeable explosive trap - as ammunition.

Of all Rocket Launchers, the Proximity Mine Launcher offers the highest base damage. However, it is adjusted by having the weapon with the slowest use time.

With PvP off, misfiring the Proximity Mine 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 Proximity Mine Launcher can also take down enemies behind cover using most rocket ammunition. Exceptions are Dry Rocket, Wet Rocket, Lava Rocket, and Honey Rocket.

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 mines.

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

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

The Proximity Mine 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.