Arapaima

ArapaimaHardmode exclusive

 Classic

 Expert

 Master

Statistics

Type	Aquatic
Environment	Jungle Underground Jungle
AI Type	Swimming AI
Damage	75/150/225
Max Life	200/400/600
Defense	30
KB Resist	0%/10%/20%
Banner	Arapaima Banner
Immune to

Drops

Coins	51250

Sounds

Hurt
Killed

• Internal NPC ID: 157

The Arapaima is a Hardmode enemy that spawns in water pools within the Jungle and Underground Jungle biomes. They swim much faster than most fish. Although dealing high damage, this enemy has no knockback resistance, so high knockback weapons are useful.

The Arapaima can jump from the water, and therefore is able to attack players on land close to the water. It will not die naturally outside of the water, despite being a fish.

Trivia

• Arapaima are the largest freshwater fish native to South America, sometimes reaching lengths of more than 2 meters (6.5 feet).
• Despite their size, Arapaimas pose little to no threat to humans in real life, as they are not aggressive and lack the sharp body parts (such as teeth) to harm a person.

The Bestiary entry for the Arapaima: "These enormous fish thrive in the jungle waters near veins of unstable magicks, which make them unusually strong and hostile."

History

 PC version

• Desktop 1.3.5: Sprite updated.

• Desktop 1.2.0.3: Now has a chance to drop its respective banner.

• Desktop 1.2: Introduced.

 Console version

• Console 1.02: Introduced.

 Nintendo Switch version

• Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.

 Mobile version

• Mobile 1.2.6508: Introduced.

Nintendo 3DS version

• 3DS-Release: Introduced.