Vicious Mockery

Vicious Mockery is a Pre-Hardmode Bard weapon that is sold by the Confused Zombie. It releases a red pulse of damaging sound that deals up to 50% more damage based on how close the player is to their current maximum inspiration. When used, it empowers nearby players and the user with the Flat Damage I empowerment.

When an enemy is hit by the red pulse, they release '$#%@!?' symbols, showing their frustration at being "viciously mocked". This is purely for aesthetic purposes.

Trivia

 * This item's name is a reference to a spell of the same name available to bards in the  series.