Shadowflame Bow

Goblin warlock spoils and spreading shadowflame volleys

Obtained as a drop from the Goblin Warlock during a Hardmode Goblin Army invasion. The weapon converts wooden arrows into volatile shadowflame arrows, firing two or three projectiles per volley while expending only a single unit of ammunition. These shadowy arrows bounce off solid blocks up to two times or pierce through a single enemy, inflicting the Shadowflame debuff on hit. It outputs 47 base ranged damage at Very fast velocity, preventing enemy life regeneration and eroding health over several seconds.

Cavern skirmishes and early Hardmode archery setups

The ricocheting projectile spread provides crowd suppression within enclosed cavern pathways, underground railways, and Dungeon corridors where arrows bounce into enemy clusters. While weapons like the Daedalus Stormbow dominate broad surface battlegrounds, this bow excels in restricted spaces where open sky is unavailable. It pairs smoothly with Frost armor and archery accessories to bolster overall projectile velocity. The premier modifier for this weapon is Unreal, conferring maximum bonuses to damage, velocity, and critical strike chance.

Trivia

• When firing non-wooden ammunition like Ichor Arrows or Holy Arrows, the bow converts the main missile into shadowflame while still retaining special ammunition properties.
• Shadowflame arrows ignite dark passages by leaving lingering purple illumination particles as they ricochet.