Toxikarp

Corruption fishing catch and ammo-free bubble bursts

Caught while fishing in the Corruption during Hardmode, the Toxikarp is a unique aquatic firearm found in polluted waters. It consumes no ammunition whatsoever, instead spewing rapid streams of toxic bubbles that decelerate as they travel forward. The bubbles linger momentarily in the air, creating a floating defensive barrage that poisons monsters attempting to rush the player from the front.

Sustained firing economy and unreal reforge

Boasting a brisk use time of 10 and 43 base ranged damage, Toxikarp eliminates the inventory hassle and financial cost of purchasing musket balls during early Hardmode farming. It functions as an effective defensive retreat weapon, leaving behind bubble clouds that protect rangers while backpedaling away from aggressive foes. Reforging to Unreal is the recommended path, granting maximum enhancements to firing speed, damage, and projectile velocity.

Trivia

• Toxikarp produces bubbles that float upward slightly before popping into green toxic vapors.
• Because it does not consume ammo, armor sets that conserve ammunition provide no benefit when firing this weapon.