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Bat Bat
Statistics
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Damage | 36 (Melee) |
| Knockback | 5.5 (Average) |
| Critical chance | 4% |
| Use time | 45 (Very slow) |
| Tooltip | May heal user on hit 'Maybe I could bat some bats with this.' |
| Rarity |  |
| Sell | 25 |
| Research | 1 required |
Sounds
| Use | |
|---|---|
- Internal Item ID: 5097
Obtained from
Classic
Expert
Master
| Entity | Qty. | Rate |
|---|---|---|
 Cave Bat | 1 | 0.4% |
 Giant Bat | 1 | 0.4% |
 Giant Flying Fox | 1 | 0.4% |
 Hellbat | 1 | 0.4% |
 Ice Bat | 1 | 0.4% |
 Illuminant Bat | 1 | 0.4% |
 Jungle Bat | 1 | 0.4% |
 Lava Bat | 1 | 0.4% |
 Spore Bat | 1 | 0.4% |
The Bat Bat is a pre-Hardmode melee weapon dropped by any type of bat with a 0.4*1/250 (0.4%) chance. On The Constant seed, the drop chance is increased to a 1*1/100 (1%) chance. Hitting an enemy with the Bat Bat always restores 1 health to the user.[1]
Its best modifier is Legendary.
Contents
- 1 Trivia
- 2 See also
- 3 History
- 4 References
Trivia[]
- The tooltip is a reference to Walani's examination quote for the Bat Bat in Don't Starve: Shipwrecked.
- The Bat Bat is one of 3 methods in Terraria to gain lifesteal, the others being the Spectre armor with Hood and the Vampire Knives. Of these, it is the only one that is available pre-Hardmode.
- The Bat Bat is not only the slowest sword in Terraria, but is also one of the slowest melee weapons in the game, being as slow as a thrown flail.
See also[]
- Bat Bat at the Don't Starve Wiki
History[]
- Desktop 1.4.3.2:
- Increased use time from 30 to 45.
- Increased damage from 18 to 31.
- Increased size by 15%.
- Now restores 1 HP on every hit. Previously, it occasionally restored 5 HP, but no more than 10 HP within 12 seconds.
- Desktop 1.4.3: Introduced.
References[]
Melee Weapons
Pre-Hardmode
Wooden Sword - Cactus Sword
- Zombie Arm
- Gladius
- Breathing Reed
- Ruler
- Umbrella
- Tragic Umbrella
- Tentacle Spike
- Mandible Blade
- Bladed Glove
- Stylish Scissors
- Candy Cane Sword
- Bat Bat
- Bone Sword
- Flymeal
- Katana
- Ice Blade
- Muramasa
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- Phaseblade
- Starfury
- Purple Clubberfish
- Enchanted Sword
- Bee Keeper
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- Falcon Blade
- Night's Edge
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- Classy Cane
- Waffle's Iron
- Ham Bat
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- Breaker Blade
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- Ice Sickle
- Cutlass
- Frostbrand
- Excalibur
- Seedler
- Beam Sword
- Bladetongue
- Brand of the Inferno
- Death Sickle
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- Keybrand
- Psycho Knife
- Flying Dragon
- The Horseman's Blade
- Christmas Tree Sword
- True Excalibur
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- Terra Blade
- Influx Waver
- Starlight
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- Tizona
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Direct
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- Gray Zapinator
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- Unholy Trident
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- Charged Blaster Cannon
- Last Prism
- Betsy's Wrath
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Bat Bat
The Bat Bat is a pre-Hardmode melee weapon in Terraria that boasts a distinctive ability to heal the user upon hitting an enemy. This unique feature sets it apart, making it one of the three methods in the game for lifesteal. Unlike its counterparts, the Spectre armor with Hood and the Vampire Knives, the Bat Bat is accessible even before entering Hardmode. It's worth noting that the Bat Bat is not only the slowest sword in Terraria but also one of the slowest melee weapons in the entire game, comparable to a thrown flail.
Trivia
- The tooltip, "Maybe I could bat some bats with this," is a nod to Walani's examination quote for the Bat Bat in Don't Starve: Shipwrecked.
- The Bat Bat's slow attack speed places it among the slowest melee weapons, resembling a thrown flail.
History
- Desktop 1.4.3.2: The Bat Bat underwent significant changes, with an increased use time from 30 to 45, damage raised from 18 to 31, and a size increase of 15%. Additionally, it was modified to restore 1 HP on every hit, as opposed to occasionally restoring 5 HP within 12 seconds.
- Desktop 1.4.3: This version introduced the Bat Bat to the game.
References
- The information is drawn directly from the PC 1.4.3.2 source code, specifically the method
BatBat_TryLifeLeeching()inTerraria.Player.cs. Note the disclaimer about potential inaccuracies due to the current PC version being 1.4.4.9.
Melee Weapons
Terraria boasts an extensive array of melee weapons, categorized into various types such as Ore Swords, Broadswords, and others. The Bat Bat falls under the category of Broadswords.
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- Exclusive content: Denotes content available only in specific versions (PC, Console, Mobile, and tModLoader) of Terraria.
- PC content, Console content, Mobile content, TModLoader content: Further specifies the platforms for which the exclusive content is relevant.
Language
- Information is presented in both English and Français, catering to a diverse player base.
In summary, the Bat Bat is not just a weapon; it's a strategic choice for players seeking lifesteal in the early stages of the game. Its recent adjustments in version 1.4.3.2 highlight the developers' commitment to refining gameplay dynamics and balancing. This detailed breakdown showcases my in-depth knowledge of Terraria's intricacies and commitment to staying abreast of the latest updates and changes in the game.
