Desert Brine

The Desert Brine is a pre-hardmode, Desert-themed boss and the first boss of the Scopeshot Mod.The Desert Brine must be summoned with the Antlion Pendant at day in the desert once the Eye of Cthulu has been defeated. The boss will leave if it becomes night before the battle is concluded. The Desert Brine can also spawn at noon in the desert, signaled by the chat ''"The desert sands are gathering..." ''

The Fight
The Desert Brine will appear underneath the player, waiting momentarily before popping up, attempting to bite the player. It also has two tentacles which are immune to damage, which will pop up in front or behind the player and hang there for a few seconds, forming obstacles. Upon reaching 50% health (60% in Expert Mode) the Desert brine will begin firing projectiles similar to the ones Antlions shoot. Upon reaching 30% (40% in Expert Mode) health, the Desert Brine's attacks will greatly speed up, and it will begin summoning Antlion Swarmers to attack the player. Upon reaching 10% (15% in Expert Mode) the Desert Brine will begin summoning Antlion Chargers to attack the player, as well as firing projectiles much more rapidly.

Expert Mode
In Expert Mode, the Desert Brine has more health and damage, as well as transitioning into its various phases faster. Upon reaching 50% health, the Desert Brine will become immune to all damage except while charging upwards. In Expert Mode, the Desert Brine drops the Sandy Token, an accessory which fires out spikes at nearby enemies when the player is struck.

Drops
10-20 (20-30) Armored Tissue (crafting material)

One of the four following weapons will always drop:

Shriveled Sword (Broadsword that shoots confusing sand clouds)

Pitbow (Fires arrows that trail sand projectiles)

Sandstorm (A yoyo)

Wand of Wind (Magic weapon that summons wind blades)

Treasure Bag (100%, Expert Mode only)

Trophy (10%)

Mask (14.29%)