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Corrupted/Crimsoned/Hallowed Desert (Hardmode)
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Corrupted/Crimsoned/Hallowed Desert (Hardmode)

Explore Terraria's Hardmode deserts: Corrupted, Crimsoned, and Hallowed. Learn about Mummy drops like Dark Shards and Light Shards.

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Explore Terraria's Hardmode deserts: Corrupted, Crimsoned, and Hallowed. Learn about Mummy drops like Dark Shards and Light Shards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Corruption and Crimson can spread into the desert, creating a Corrupted or Crimsoned Desert.
  2. 2
    The Hallow can also spawn near or within the desert, turning it into a Hallowed Desert.
  3. 3
    The Corrupted Desert is inhabited by Dark Mummies and Shadow Mummies.
  4. 4
    Dark Mummies and Shadow Mummies drop Dark Shards, which are used to craft a powerful ranged weapon, and accessories that offer resistance to status effects.
  5. 5
    The Crimsoned Desert is inhabited by Blood Mummies.
  6. 6
    Blood Mummies do not have unique drops that differ from Dark Mummies.
  7. 7
    The Hallowed Desert is inhabited by Light Mummies and Spectral Mummies.
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    Light Mummies and Spectral Mummies drop Light Shards and an item used to summon an event.
Tips
  • Be prepared for unique enemy encounters in these Hardmode desert variants.
  • Dark Shards are valuable for crafting a potent ranged weapon.
  • Light Shards and the event summoning item are exclusive to the Hallowed Desert.

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