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Gigazapper

Gigazapper in Terraria

Enemy Banner: Martian Gigazapper Banner

Martians who show great potential in close combat are equipped with powerful energy spears that can atomize anything.

Bestiary entry and numbers read from Terraria 1.4.5.8 itself.

Stats

ClassicExpertMaster
Life6001,2001,800
Contact damage75150225
Defense383838
Knockback resistance70%73%76%
Coin value12 silver30 silver30 silver

Where and when it spawns

Events and invasions
Martian Madness

Drops

ItemChanceAmountModesCondition
Martian Conduit Plating12.5% (1 in 8)8–20All modes
Laser Drill0.13% (1 in 800)1All modes
Anti-Gravity Hook0.13% (1 in 800)1All modes
Charged Blaster Cannon0.13% (1 in 800)1All modes
Martian Uniform Helmet0.5% (1 in 200)1All modes
Martian Uniform Torso0.5% (1 in 200)1All modes
Martian Uniform Pants0.5% (1 in 200)1All modes

Chances are for one kill, before Luck, Rate of fire or banners change anything. The Modes column says in which difficulties the game lists the drop.

High-voltage cattle prod strikes in the Martian Madness

The Gigazapper is an imposing close-quarters combatant deployed during the Martian Madness invasion. Equipped with an energized baton resembling a high-tech cattle prod, this alien shock trooper charges directly into melee range. Striking with 75 base contact damage and bolstered by 38 base defense, he represents one of the invasion's most punishing frontline brawlers. Contact with his electrified prod inflicts the severe Electrified debuff, which inflicts damage that accelerates dramatically if the player continues running.

Surviving the lethal Electrified debuff and salvaging conduit plating

Because the Electrified status turns movement into self-inflicted harm, engaging Gigazappers requires stopping horizontal sprints or taking flight while maintaining distance with ranged or magic armaments. Dispatching these energized alien soldiers yields Martian Conduit Plating (12.5%) as building materials, along with pieces of the sleek Martian Uniform vanity outfit. Furthermore, lucky defenders have a slim chance to acquire premier invasion tools including the Anti-Gravity Hook (0.13%).

Trivia

  • The Electrified debuff caused by the Gigazapper quadruples its damage over time if the player is actively moving.
  • Unlike common grunts, Gigazappers wear protective heavy armor and carry a visible glowing stun rod.

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