Chain Guillotines

Corrupt mimic ambush and chained blade projection

Acquired as a rare drop from the Corrupt Mimic in Hardmode, having a 20% drop frequency. Players can spawn this mini-boss on demand by placing a single Key of Night inside an empty chest within an infected Corruption world. Firing launches twin guillotine blades mounted on sturdy iron chains toward the crosshairs, rapidly alternating between the left and right blades. They extend up to 20 tiles away before snapping back, dealing 59 base melee damage and 3.25 knockback at a Very fast attack speed with a 14 use time.

Early Hardmode range and melee weapon matchups

Chain Guillotines operate much like a high-velocity harpoon or piercing chain flail, providing melee warriors with dependable mid-range zoning options before challenging mechanical bosses. When matched against the Dao of Pow or Shadowflame Knife, they deliver consistent single-target pinning pressure against fast airborne hostiles like Wyverns and Corruptors. Their rapid succession of chain strikes keeps aggressive enemies staggered at safe distances.

Trivia

• The two guillotine blades operate on separate retraction timers, producing a rapid alternating barrage when the attack key is held.
• Striking solid blocks causes the extended blade to immediately rebound toward the player without losing momentum.