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Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (13)
Terraria

Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (13)

Terraria PC walkthrough covering character creation, early game, biomes, bosses like Skeletron, and preparing for Hardmode.

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Terraria PC walkthrough covering character creation, early game, biomes, bosses like Skeletron, and preparing for Hardmode.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin with character and world creation.
  2. 2
    Follow the short tl;dr walkthrough for a quick start.
  3. 3
    Explore the Forest biome and begin your initial exploration.
  4. 4
    Prepare for and survive events like the Blood Moon and Torch God.
  5. 5
    Engage in your first boss fight.
  6. 6
    Bolster your base and explore new biomes, including the Snow, Desert, and Evil biomes.
  7. 7
    Fight the evil biome boss, which may involve the Goblin Army event.
  8. 8
    Face optional bosses like Queen Bee.
  9. 9
    Prepare for and defeat the Dungeon boss, Skeletron.
  10. 10
    Explore the Dungeon.
  11. 11
    Build a Hellevator to prepare for the Underworld Biome.
  12. 12
    Prepare for Hardmode.
  13. 13
    Navigate the Underworld Biome and defeat the Wall of Flesh boss.
  14. 14
    In early Hardmode, pick a class and acquire Hardmode ores and gear.
  15. 15
    Survive events like the Pirate Invasion.
  16. 16
    Defeat the first mechanical boss, The Destroyer, and prepare for the Solar Eclipse event.
  17. 17
    Defeat the second mechanical boss, Skeletron Prime.
  18. 18
    Defeat the third mechanical boss, The Twins.
  19. 19
    Prepare for and fight through the Underground Jungle, including Plantera.
  20. 20
    Conquer the Lihzahrd Temple and defeat the Golem boss.
  21. 21
    Face optional bosses like Duke Fishron and Empress of Light.
  22. 22
    Prepare for the final stretch, including the Lunatic Cultist and the four Celestial Pillars (Vortex, Nebula, Stardust, Solar).
  23. 23
    Defeat the final cosmic deity, Moon Lord.
  24. 24
    Learn about advanced mechanics, including enemy spawning, wiring, and creating artificial biomes.
  25. 25
    Understand NPCs, NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you) Towns, and the Pylon system, including NPC shop listings and Traveling Merchant mechanics.
Tips
  • Familiarize yourself with the different biomes, from the basic Forest and Underground to advanced ones like the Underground Mushroom Biome and Granite Cave Biome.
  • Understand event mechanics, such as the Blood Moon, Goblin Army, Pirate Invasion, Solar Eclipse, and the Celestial Pillars.
  • Master boss fights, including early game bosses like the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu, mechanical bosses, and endgame bosses like the Moon Lord.
  • Learn about crafting stations and utilize the fishing guide for resources.
  • Study the accessory list to optimize your character's build.
  • Aim to achieve all available achievements.

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