Ballista Cane

Tavernkeep medal purchase and heavy bolt ballistics

Purchased from the Tavernkeep for 15 Defender Medal after defeating at least one mechanical boss, representing a Tier 2 Old Ones Army sentry. Summons a stationary Ballista sentry that remains on the ground to target approaching hostiles. The sentry fires heavy piercing bolts that impale multiple enemies in a straight line, dealing 74 base sentry damage and 4.7 knockback at an Average firing cycle with a 30 use time.

Corridor defense and armor synergy progression

Serving as the direct upgrade to the pre-Hardmode Ballista Rod and precursor to the late-game Ballista Staff, the Cane excels at locking down flat terrain and dungeon corridors. It pairs synergistically with Squires Great Helm and related armor pieces, which increase ballista attack speed and grant defensive regeneration when taking damage.

Trivia

• During the Old Ones Army event, summoning this sentry costs 10 Etherian Mana instead of standard player mana.
• The sentry bolts pierce an unlimited number of standard event enemies until reaching their maximum flight distance.