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Event: Solar Eclipse
Terraria

Event: Solar Eclipse

Learn how to trigger a Solar Eclipse in Terraria by beating a mechanical boss and the chance of it spawning daily.

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Learn how to trigger a Solar Eclipse in Terraria by beating a mechanical boss and the chance of it spawning daily.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After defeating a mechanical boss, a Solar Eclipse has a 5% chance to spawn each day at dawn (4:30 AM).
  2. 2
    Alternatively, you can craft a Solar Tablet to summon an eclipse.
  3. 3
    To craft a Solar Tablet, you need 8 Solar Fragments.
  4. 4
    Craft the Solar Tablet at a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil.
  5. 5
    Solar Fragments drop from Lihzahrds and Flying Snakes found in the Jungle Temple.
  6. 6
    These enemies have a 14.29% chance to drop 1-2 Solar Fragments.
  7. 7
    You can also find a few Solar Fragments in chests within the Jungle Temple.
Tips
  • Be prepared for powerful enemies during a Solar Eclipse.
  • Collect Solar Fragments strategically by farming Lihzahrds and Flying Snakes.

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