Constellation

Summon tag stacking and starburst detonation

Constellation is crafted at an Ancient Manipulator using eighteen Stardust Fragments. When cracked, this celestial whip extends a glowing tether of starlight that strikes enemies for 130 base summon damage and 4 knockback. Enemies hit by the whip receive fifteen summon tag damage and a fifteen percent summon tag critical strike bonus, directing active minions to prioritize the target. As minions repeatedly strike the tagged foe, cosmic energy accumulates on the victim; landing a subsequent whip strike releases a scattering constellation of stars that burst toward the target for double weapon damage.

Stardust pillar whip synergy and rotation

As the dedicated Stardust fragment whip, Constellation bridges the gap between Hardmode summoner whips and Moon Lord encounters. Its multi-target damage reduction is modest, losing only 10% damage per enemy pierced in a single swipe. It pairs effectively with Stardust Dragon Staff or Stardust Cell Staff, allowing minion attacks to rapidly build up cosmic energy procs for repeated starburst explosions. The Legendary modifier offers the best enhancement, increasing whip range, attack speed, and base damage output.

Trivia

• Constellation was introduced in 1.4.5 to provide summoners with a dedicated Stardust Fragment whip before challenging Moon Lord.
• Detonating the accumulated cosmic energy causes multiple homing stars to converge directly onto the tagged creature.