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Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (20)
Terraria

Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (20)

Terraria PC guide and walkthrough covering character creation, biomes, bosses like Skeletron and Moon Lord, and the Pylon system.

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Terraria PC guide and walkthrough covering character creation, biomes, bosses like Skeletron and Moon Lord, and the Pylon system.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start 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
    Begin your journey in the first few hours, starting in the Forest biome, exploring, and preparing for 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, understanding the basic biomes like 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.
  7. 7
    Fight the evil biome boss, which may involve the Goblin Army event, Corruption: Eater of Worlds, Crimson: Brain of Cthulhu, or the Old One's Army event.
  8. 8
    Tackle the optional boss, Queen Bee.
  9. 9
    Prepare for the Dungeon boss, Skeletron.
  10. 10
    Explore the Dungeon after defeating Skeletron.
  11. 11
    Build your Hellevator and prepare for the Underworld Biome.
  12. 12
    Prepare for Hardmode.
  13. 13
    Explore the Underworld Biome and prepare for the Wall of Flesh boss.
  14. 14
    In Early Hardmode, pick a class, acquire Hardmode Ores, and get your Hardmode gear.
  15. 15
    Prepare for the Pirate Invasion event.
  16. 16
    Tackle the optional boss, Queen Slime.
  17. 17
    Face the first mechanical boss: The Destroyer.
  18. 18
    Prepare for and survive the Solar Eclipse event.
  19. 19
    Confront the second mechanical boss: Skeletron Prime.
  20. 20
    Defeat the third and final mechanical boss: The Twins.
  21. 21
    Prepare for the Underground Jungle.
  22. 22
    Defeat Plantera in the Underground Jungle and deal with the Plantera Aftermath.
  23. 23
    Explore the Lihzahrd Temple and defeat the Golem boss, followed by the Golem Aftermath.
  24. 24
    Challenge the optional boss, Duke Fishron.
  25. 25
    Challenge the optional boss, Empress of Light.
  26. 26
    Prepare for the epic gauntlet leading to the final boss.
  27. 27
    Prepare for the Dungeon Boss: Lunatic Cultist.
  28. 28
    Defeat the four Celestial Pillars: Vortex Pillar, Nebula Pillar, Stardust Pillar, and Solar Pillar.
  29. 29
    Finally, confront and defeat the final cosmic deity: Moon Lord.
Tips
  • Refer to the advanced section for more complex strategies.
  • Understand 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.
  • Explore 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.
  • Learn about Events.
  • Master advanced mechanics like enemy spawning, how to use wiring, and how to create artificial biomes.
  • Consult the Accessory list.
  • Explore the Building section, including crafting stations and the fishing guide.
  • Review Achievements.
  • Check the Credits.

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