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Terraria

Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (26)

Terraria PC guide covering character creation, world setup, early game, biomes, bosses, Hardmode, and the final boss.

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Terraria PC guide covering character creation, world setup, early game, biomes, bosses, Hardmode, and the final boss.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin with Character Creation and World Creation.
  2. 2
    Follow the short tl;dr walkthrough for a quick start.
  3. 3
    Explore the 'The first few hours' section, covering the Forest biome start, initial exploration, the Blood Moon event, the Torch God event, and your first boss fight.
  4. 4
    Learn about bolstering your base and exploring new biomes in section 10.
  5. 5
    Consult the 'Biomes (simple)' section (01-12) for an overview of different environments.
  6. 6
    Prepare for and fight the evil biome boss, including the Goblin Army event, Eater of Worlds (Corruption), Brain of Cthulhu (Crimson), and the Old One's Army event.
  7. 7
    Tackle the optional boss, Queen Bee.
  8. 8
    Prepare for and defeat the Dungeon Boss, Skeletron.
  9. 9
    Explore the Dungeon and build your Hellevator, preparing for the Underworld Biome.
  10. 10
    Prepare for Hardmode and face the Wall of Flesh boss in the Underworld Biome.
  11. 11
    In Early Hardmode, pick a class, acquire Hardmode Ores, and get your Hardmode gear.
  12. 12
    Survive the Pirate Invasion event and optionally fight Queen Slime.
  13. 13
    Defeat the first mechanical boss, The Destroyer, and prepare for the Solar Eclipse event.
  14. 14
    Defeat the second mechanical boss, Skeletron Prime.
  15. 15
    Defeat the third and final mechanical boss, The Twins.
  16. 16
    Prepare for and explore the Underground Jungle, facing Plantera and dealing with the Plantera Aftermath.
  17. 17
    Conquer the Lihzahrd Temple and the Golem boss, followed by the Golem Aftermath.
  18. 18
    Challenge optional bosses like Duke Fishron and the Empress of Light.
  19. 19
    Prepare for the final stretch, including the epic gauntlet, the Dungeon Boss Lunatic Cultist, and the four Celestial Pillars (Vortex, Nebula, Stardust, Solar).
  20. 20
    Finally, face the ultimate cosmic deity, Moon Lord.
Tips
  • Refer to the 'Tips & Tricks' section, including 'The goals section', for general advice.
  • Explore the 'NPCs, NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you) Towns and the Pylon system' section for information on towns, the Pylon Network, NPC shop listings, and Traveling Merchant mechanics.
  • Consult 'Biomes (advanced)' for in-depth details on various biomes like the Underground Mushroom Biome, Glowing Moss Biome, and more.
  • Check the 'Events' section for details on in-game occurrences.
  • Learn about 'Advanced mechanics', including enemy spawning, how to use wiring, and how to create artificial biomes.
  • Consult the 'Accessory list' for item information.
  • Explore the 'Building section', covering crafting stations and a fishing guide.
  • Review the 'Achievements' section.

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