Stynger

Temple explosive launcher and cluster shrapnel

Acquired as a drop from Golem inside the Jungle Temple with a 14.29% drop rate, accompanied by a starting bundle of Stynger Bolt munitions. The weapon fires specialized bolts at a Fast rate (use time 22), dealing 45 base ranged damage with 5 knockback. Upon collision with an enemy or solid tile, the bolt detonates and immediately scatters multiple secondary shrapnel fragments that bounce and explode again across the blast zone.

Crowd suppression tactics and rocket armor synergy

Compared to conventional explosive weapons like the Grenade Launcher and Rocket Launcher, the Stynger provides safe close-quarters fighting because neither its primary impact nor its secondary cluster fragments harm the firing player. During wave events such as the Solar Eclipse, the bouncing shrapnel blankets congested choke points in continuous area damage. The weapon scales with the rocket bonus from the Shroomite Helmet and accessories like the Ranger Emblem. Unreal offers the premier reforge modifier.

Trivia

• The Arms Dealer and Witch Doctor both sell Stynger Bolts once the player has a Stynger in their inventory.
• Unlike standard rocket weapons, neither the initial bolt nor the secondary cluster shrapnel causes self-damage.