Stats
| Type | Melee weapon |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Lime |
| Damage | 65 melee |
| Knockback | 6.5 |
| Critical strike chance | 4% |
| Use time | 40 (Very slow) |
| Buy price | 30 gold |
| Sell price | 6 gold |
Dropped by
| NPC | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5% (1 in 8) | 1 | Classic only |
Plantera flail mechanics and continuous petal discharge
Obtained as a reward following the defeat of Plantera deep within the Underground Jungle, where it has a 14.29% chance to drop. This heavy flail swings and deploys at a Very slow rate (use time 40), delivering 65 base melee damage with 6.5 knockback. While swung around the player or left resting deployed on terrain, the flail head continuously launches sharp flower petals that travel toward nearby hostiles to provide supplementary ranged projectile pressure.
Defensive zoning and melee weapon comparisons
Unlike swords such as the Terra Blade or swinging blades like the Death Sickle, Flower Pow establishes a protective barrier of physical contact damage while projecting petals into approaching threats. It shines when securing narrow shafts or standing stationary during defensive encounters. Melee accessories like the Warrior Emblem and Fire Gauntlet enhance its petal velocity and physical impact. Godly is its highest achievable modifier.
Trivia
- The flail continues to spit homing petals even when resting motionless on solid ground after being thrown.
- Because it is a launched flail, Godly is its highest achievable damage modifier rather than Legendary.
