Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (25)

Begin with Character Creation and World Creation.

Follow the short tl;dr walkthrough for a quick overview.

Consult the Tips & Tricks section, including the goals section.

Navigate the first few hours, covering the Forest biome start, beginning to explore, and preparing for events like the Blood Moon and Torch God, culminating in your first boss fight.

Learn to bolster your base and explore new biomes, including the Forest, Underground, Cavern, Sky Islands, Snow, Desert, Evil, Hallow (Hardmode), Evil Underground (Hardmode), Corrupted/Crimsoned/Hallowed Desert (Hardmode), Jungle, Dungeon, Ocean, and Underworld biomes.

Prepare for and fight the evil biome boss, which may involve the Goblin Army event, the Eater of Worlds (Corruption), the Brain of Cthulhu (Crimson), or the Old One's Army event.

Optionally fight Queen Bee.

Prepare for the Dungeon boss, Skeletron.

Explore the Dungeon after defeating Skeletron.

Build your Hellevator and prepare for the Underworld Biome.

Prepare for Hardmode.

Conquer the Underworld Biome and the Wall of Flesh boss.

In Early Hardmode, pick a class, acquire Hardmode Ores, and get your Hardmode gear.

Survive the Pirate Invasion event and optionally fight Queen Slime.

Defeat the first mechanical boss, The Destroyer, and prepare for the Solar Eclipse event.

Defeat the second mechanical boss, Skeletron Prime.

Defeat the third and final mechanical boss, The Twins.

Prepare for and explore the Underground Jungle, then defeat Plantera and deal with the Plantera aftermath.

Explore the Lihzahrd Temple and defeat the Golem boss, followed by the Golem aftermath.

Optionally fight Duke Fishron and the Empress of Light.

Prepare for the final stretch, including the epic gauntlet.

Defeat the Dungeon Boss: Lunatic Cultist.

Conquer the four Celestial Pillars: Vortex Pillar, Nebula Pillar, Stardust Pillar, and Solar Pillar.

Finally, defeat the ultimate cosmic deity: Moon Lord.

Explore advanced sections and mechanics.

Understand NPCs, NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you) Towns, and the Pylon system, including the Pylon Network, NPC Shop Listings, and Traveling Merchant mechanics.

Delve into advanced biome details 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, Underground Cabin, and more.

Learn about Events and advanced mechanics like enemy spawning, how to use wiring, and how to create artificial biomes.

Consult the Accessory list and the Building section, including crafting stations and the fishing guide.

Review the Achievements.