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Terraria

Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (11)

Terraria PC guide covering character creation, world creation, boss fights, biomes, and the NPC system. Updated 03/02/2021.

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Terraria PC guide covering character creation, world creation, boss fights, biomes, and the NPC system. Updated 03/02/2021.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin with Character Creation and World Creation.
  2. 2
    Follow the short tl;dr walkthrough for a quick overview.
  3. 3
    Consult the Tips & Tricks section, including the goals section.
  4. 4
    Navigate the first few hours, covering the Forest biome start, beginning to explore, and preparing for events like the Blood Moon and Torch God.
  5. 5
    Engage in your first boss fight.
  6. 6
    Progress to bolstering your base and exploring new biomes.
  7. 7
    Learn about the various biomes, including Forest, Underground, Cavern, Sky Islands, Snow, Desert, Evil Biome, The Hallow Biome (Hardmode), Evil Underground Biomes (Hardmode), Corrupted/Crimsoned/Hallowed Desert (Hardmode), Jungle Biome, Dungeon Biome, Ocean Biome, and Underworld Biome.
  8. 8
    Prepare for and fight the evil biome boss, which may involve the Goblin Army, Eater of Worlds (Corruption), Brain of Cthulhu (Crimson), or the Old One's Army event.
  9. 9
    Tackle optional bosses like Queen Bee.
  10. 10
    Prepare for the Dungeon boss, Skeletron.
  11. 11
    Explore the Dungeon after defeating Skeletron.
  12. 12
    Build your Hellevator, preparing for the Underworld Biome.
  13. 13
    Prepare for Hardmode.
  14. 14
    Conquer the Underworld Biome and the Wall of Flesh boss.
  15. 15
    In Early Hardmode, pick a class, acquire Hardmode Ores, and get your Hardmode gear.
  16. 16
    Survive the Pirate Invasion event and optionally fight Queen Slime.
  17. 17
    Defeat the first mechanical boss, The Destroyer, and prepare for the Solar Eclipse event.
  18. 18
    Defeat the second mechanical boss, Skeletron Prime.
  19. 19
    Defeat the third and final mechanical boss, The Twins.
  20. 20
    Prepare for and navigate the Underground Jungle, facing Plantera and its aftermath.
  21. 21
    Explore the Lihzahrd Temple and defeat the Golem boss, dealing with its aftermath.
  22. 22
    Optionally fight Duke Fishron and the Empress of Light.
  23. 23
    Enter the final stretch by preparing for the epic gauntlet, defeating the Dungeon Boss: Lunatic Cultist, and facing the four Celestial Pillars (Vortex, Nebula, Stardust, Solar).
  24. 24
    Finally, confront the ultimate cosmic deity, Moon Lord.
  25. 25
    Explore the advanced section for more complex gameplay.
  26. 26
    Understand the NPCs, NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you) Towns, and the Pylon system, including NPC Towns, the Pylon Network, NPC Shop Listings, and Traveling Merchant mechanics.
  27. 27
    Delve into advanced biomes such as the Underground Mushroom Biome, Glowing Moss Biome, Mini-biomes, Bee Hive, Granite Cave Biome, Marble Cave Biome, Graveyard Biome, Oasis Biome, Jungle Temple (Hardmode), Meteorite Biome, Spider Cave Biome, Micro-Biomes, Gemstone Cave Biome, Thin Ice Biome, Treasure Rooms, Enchanted Sword Shrine, Floating Islands, Jungle Shrine, Living Tree, Pyramid, and Underground Cabin.
  28. 28
    Learn about various Events.
  29. 29
    Master advanced mechanics including enemy spawning, how to use wiring, and how to create artificial biomes.
  30. 30
    Consult the Accessory list.
  31. 31
    Explore the building section, covering crafting stations and the fishing guide.
  32. 32
    Review the Achievements.
  33. 33
    See the Credits.
Tips
  • Refer to the Table of Contents for specific section navigation.
  • The guide is updated as of 03/02/2021.
  • This walkthrough is specifically for the PC version of Terraria.

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