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Event: Goblin Army
Terraria

Event: Goblin Army

Learn how to trigger, prepare for, and defeat the Goblin Army event in Terraria. Discover strategies, tips, and the rewards, including the Goblin Tinkerer.

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Learn how to trigger, prepare for, and defeat the Goblin Army event in Terraria. Discover strategies, tips, and the rewards, including the Goblin Tinkerer.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Triggering the Event: The Goblin Army has a chance to appear each day once you have at least 200 HP and have broken either a Shadow Orb or a Crimson Heart.
  2. 2
    Summoning the Army: You can craft a Goblin Standard using Tattered Cloth and ???. Tattered Cloth is dropped by Goblin Scouts found on the outer thirds of your world.
  3. 3
    Preparing for Battle: When the event begins, goblins will advance towards your original spawn point. The army consists of melee goblins, archer goblins, and magic-using goblins that can shoot projectiles through walls. It is highly recommended to find or create a flat area for the fight. This will allow you to effectively use piercing weapons, such as Jester Arrows, to defeat them more quickly. A prepared flat area will also be useful for future events.
  4. 4
    Hardmode Addition: In Hardmode, a new enemy called the Goblin Summoner appears. This flying enemy deals contact damage, fires Chaos Balls, and can summon Shadowflame Apparitions. It acts as a mini-boss and can be quite challenging.
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    After the Battle: Once you have defeated the Goblin Army, you will be able to find the Goblin Tinkerer somewhere underground. He can then be moved into a house.
Tips
  • Use piercing weapons like Jester Arrows to hit multiple goblins at once.
  • Prepare a flat arena beforehand for better maneuverability and combat effectiveness.
  • The Goblin Tinkerer is a crucial NPC. He sells the Tinkerer's Workshop, Ruler, Toolbelt, and Rocket Boots.
  • The Tinkerer's Workshop allows you to combine Rocket Boots with speed boots (Dunerider, Flurry, Hermes, Sailfish).
  • The Goblin Tinkerer also offers the Reforge option, which allows you to change the modifiers on your equipment for a cost, significantly improving stats and capabilities.

Defeating the Goblin Army allows you to find and recruit the Goblin Tinkerer, an important NPC who offers unique items and services, including reforging.

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