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Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (18)
Terraria

Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (18)

Terraria PC guide covering character/world creation, early game, biomes, bosses like Skeletron, and preparing for Hardmode.

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Terraria PC guide covering character/world creation, early game, biomes, bosses like Skeletron, and preparing for Hardmode.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin with character and world creation.
  2. 2
    Follow the short tl;dr walkthrough for a quick start.
  3. 3
    Implement general tips and tricks, focusing on the goals section.
  4. 4
    Navigate the first few hours by starting in the Forest biome, beginning to explore, and preparing for events like the Blood Moon and Torch God.
  5. 5
    Engage in your first boss fight.
  6. 6
    Bolster your base and explore new biomes, including Forest, Underground, Cavern, Sky Islands, Snow, Desert, Evil, Hallow (Hardmode), Evil Underground (Hardmode), Corrupted/Crimsoned/Hallowed Desert (Hardmode), Jungle, Dungeon, Ocean, and Underworld biomes.
  7. 7
    Fight the evil biome boss, which may involve the Goblin Army, Eater of Worlds (Corruption), Brain of Cthulhu (Crimson), or the Old One's Army event.
  8. 8
    Optionally fight the Queen Bee boss.
  9. 9
    Prepare for the Dungeon boss, Skeletron.
  10. 10
    Explore the Dungeon after defeating Skeletron.
  11. 11
    Build a Hellevator to reach the Underworld Biome.
  12. 12
    Prepare for Hardmode.
  13. 13
    Explore the Underworld Biome and prepare to fight the Wall of Flesh boss.
  14. 14
    In Early Hardmode, pick a class, acquire Hardmode Ores, and get your Hardmode gear.
  15. 15
    Survive the Pirate Invasion event.
  16. 16
    Optionally fight the Queen Slime boss.
  17. 17
    Prepare to fight the first mechanical boss, The Destroyer.
  18. 18
    Survive the Solar Eclipse event.
  19. 19
    Prepare to fight the second mechanical boss, Skeletron Prime.
  20. 20
    Prepare to fight the third and final mechanical boss, The Twins.
  21. 21
    Prepare for the Underground Jungle.
  22. 22
    Fight Plantera in the Underground Jungle and deal with the Plantera Aftermath.
  23. 23
    Explore the Lihzahrd Temple and fight the Golem boss, followed by the Golem Aftermath.
  24. 24
    Optionally fight Duke Fishron.
  25. 25
    Optionally fight the Empress of Light.
  26. 26
    Prepare for the final stretch, including the epic gauntlet.
  27. 27
    Fight the Dungeon Boss: Lunatic Cultist.
  28. 28
    Confront the four Celestial Pillars: Vortex, Nebula, Stardust, and Solar.
  29. 29
    Prepare to fight the final cosmic deity, Moon Lord.
Tips
  • Utilize the minimap (a small map usually in the corner of your HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap) - Heads-Up Display) to navigate.
  • Understand enemy spawning mechanics.
  • Learn how to use wiring for complex contraptions.
  • Discover how to create artificial biomes.
  • Consult the accessory list for gear upgrades.
  • Familiarize yourself with crafting stations.
  • Explore the fishing guide for a different way to gather resources.
  • Review the achievements list.
  • Refer to the NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you), NPC Towns, and Pylon system section for town building and fast travel.
  • Check NPC Shop Listings and Traveling Merchant mechanics for unique items.
  • Explore advanced biome details in the advanced section.
  • Understand advanced mechanics like enemy spawning and wiring.
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