Flamelash

Shadow Chest retrieval and cursor-guided homing fire

The Flamelash is discovered within locked Shadow Chest structures in the Underworld or unlocked from an Obsidian Lock Box caught through lava fishing. Casting costs 21 mana to launch a searing fireball that players can manually steer using their cursor while holding down the mouse button. Upon release or when enemies enter its proximity, the missile homes into hostiles, dealing 32 base magic damage and inflicting the On Fire! debuff.

Arcane trajectory routing and Mythical reforge value

Featuring an Average use time of 30 ticks, strong knockback of 6.5, and single-pierce capabilities, this wand functions as an upgraded equivalent to the Dungeon's Magic Missile. Because the fiery orb can strike a single large adversary twice when looped cleanly through hitboxes, it provides superb tactical single-target damage against the Wall of Flesh. The Mythical modifier is the optimal reforge, reducing mana strain while improving velocity, critical strike chance, and knockback.

Trivia

• The Flamelash serves as the middle tier in the cursor-guided missile family, bridging the gap between Magic Missile and the Hardmode Rainbow Rod.