vMagic Missile113
Information
Type	Weapon
Sub-Type	Spell
Damage (?)	22
Use Time	16 (Very Fast)
Knockback	5 (Average)
Mana Cost	10
Rarity	Tier 2 (Green)
Tooltip	Casts a controllable missile.
Found In	Gold Chests
Sell Value	20
Crafting
This item cannot be crafted.

The Magic Missile is a spell that summons a shimmering projectile that can be controlled with the mouse and launched. It also changes color throughout use.

Terraria - Magic Missile flamelash(02:47)
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It can be found in Golden Chests inside dungeons or very rarely Underground. The spell costs 10 mana to use and the projectile inflicts 22 damage and will vanish after hitting an enemy or a solid block. It also lights the surroundings much like a torch or the Flamelash spell, but the particles do not drop, therefore are less useful for exploration (besides the open ocean). You can click and hold the Magic Missile over your character, which acts like a light source and a weak shield (if placed right). This item is also extremely useful to harvest cobwebs, vines, pots, etc. By moving the missile over a breakable object, one may obtain the items inside without actually coming into contact with them. It also produces a unique sound upon impact.

TriviaEdit

• This is, perhaps, a reference to Dungeons and Dragons in which magic missile is one of the lowest tier spells a wizard starts with. The spell always hits its target, which is perhaps why you can steer the magic missile into any target.
• The Magic Missile displays a particle effect similar to that of the Magic Mirror.
• The Magic Missile gives off faint amounts of light and will not be set off if it comes in contact with pots, making it ideal for underground and above ground cave exploration.
• Because the cursor can go anywhere on the screen, you can use it to access chests or interact with items from far away, even off the screen.

BugsEdit

• The Magic Missile caused every player to crash (except if the host uses it, [s]he will not crash) on the console versions as of release.(fixed)^Console

Update InfoEdit

v1.0.6

• Speed of projectile increased.
• Instead of disappearing, the projectile now launches upon releasing the mouse button.
• Damage decreased from 32 to 22.
• Mana per shot reduced from 16 to 10.

v1.0.0

• Introduced.

GalleryEdit

Spells
Aqua Scepter	Crystal Storm	Cursed Flames	Demon Scythe
Dirt Rod	Fairy Bell	Flamelash	Flower of Fire
Ice Rod	Magic Dagger	Magic Missile	Magical Harp
Orb of Light	Rainbow Rod	Starfury	Water Bolt
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