Rocket Launcher

Direct explosive trajectories and Skeleton Commando drop

Dropped by the Skeleton Commando inside the post-Plantera Dungeon, typically in sectors featuring tiled brick walls. Firing this heavy weapon expels high-velocity rockets along flat, direct trajectories that detonate immediately upon impact with hostiles or terrain. It deals 55 base ranged damage with 4 knockback per explosion at an average use time of 30, delivering reliable area suppression.

Blast radius hazards and launcher comparisons

Direct rocket flight provides instantaneous long-range precision compared to the arcing bounces of grenade weapons. However, the detonation splash will injure the player if triggered in close quarters or at point-blank range. Compared to the homing Snowman Cannon, this weapon offers earlier availability in the Dungeon progression and predictable straight-line flight paths. Equipping Shroomite Helmet alongside a Sniper Scope maximizes explosive damage and velocity. The optimal prefix is Unreal.

Trivia

• The Skeleton Commando wields this exact weapon in the Dungeon, firing lethal rockets at players on sight.
• Explosions can destroy blocks and tiles if the player loads Rocket II or Rocket IV ammunition.