Legacy:Flails
This is the Legacy page whose information relates to the article Flails.
It applies only to the Old-gen console and 3DS versions of Terraria, detailing their differences from modern versions.
It applies only to the Old-gen console and 3DS versions of Terraria, detailing their differences from modern versions.
On the Old-gen console version and Nintendo version, there are 11 different types of flails, 6 of which are Hardmode-exclusive.
Thrown
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Thrown flail in use.
Thrown flails have special physics that allow the player to swing them around continuously without refiring. When pressing ⚒ Use / Attack, thrown flails are heavily influenced by gravity, making them good weapon to attack from above with. However, by holding down ⚒ Use / Attack when throwing, the player can execute a more powerful throw, making the flail fly farther. Thrown flails will ricochet off walls, but pierce through multiple enemies on both their forward and return trips.
Tips
- (Old-gen console and 3DS versions) Thrown flails can be used to attack enemies on both sides of the player by throwing the flail without letting go of the ⚒ Use / Attack button, and heading in the opposite direction when the ball reaches its maximum distance and is about to return, which will make it go to the other side, where the process can be repeated. Furthermore, holding the button and not moving lets the ball part of the flail fall to the ground, where it will damage enemies who walk, fly, or burrow into it, which works exceptionally well against worms.