Gate Staff
| Dropped by | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entity | Quantity | Rate |
 Shockhopper | 1 | 2.5% |
The Gate Staff is a Pre-Hardmode summon weapon that is dropped by Shockhoppers. When used, it summons two gates that can be placed when using the left-click button. If the gates are next to each other, they will create an electric field that can deal with constant damage and has a maximum reach in a total of 15 by 15 area square each. If the gates are out of the total reach, they will gravitate towards each other. Right-clicking will remove all existing gate fields. Unlike most summon items, this item does not require a minion slot to function, meaning you can summon multiple times as you pleased.
Its best modifier is Ruthless. The Mythical modifier provides the widest array of stat bonuses, but these primarily affect the initial summon rather than the resulting minion. Additionally, minions cannot deal critical hits. The only lasting advantage a Mythical Gate Staff has over a Ruthless one is knockback.
History
- 1.4.4.1:
- Reduced use time from 55 to 25.
- Increased electric field max distance from 300px to 500px.
- Made summoned hoppers gravitate towards each other when out of range.
- Changed to no longer require right click to summon a second hopper and changed right click to remove all summoned hoppers instead.
- 1.4.0.0: Introduced.
