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Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (19)
Terraria

Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (19)

Terraria PC walkthrough covering character creation, world creation, early game, biomes, boss fights, and advanced mechanics.

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Terraria PC walkthrough covering character creation, world creation, early game, biomes, boss fights, and advanced mechanics.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin by creating your character and world.
  2. 2
    Start your journey in the Forest biome and begin exploring.
  3. 3
    Prepare for and survive the Blood Moon event.
  4. 4
    Discover and prepare for the Torch God event.
  5. 5
    Engage in your first boss fight.
  6. 6
    Bolster your base and begin exploring new biomes.
  7. 7
    Learn about the various biomes, including Forest, Underground, Cavern, Sky Islands, Snow, Desert, Evil Biome, Hallow Biome (Hardmode), Evil Underground Biomes (Hardmode), Corrupted/Crimsoned/Hallowed Desert (Hardmode), Jungle Biome, Dungeon Biome, Ocean Biome, and Underworld Biome.
  8. 8
    Fight the boss of the evil biome, which could be the Eater of Worlds (Corruption) or the Brain of Cthulhu (Crimson), or prepare for the Goblin Army and Old One's Army events.
  9. 9
    Optionally fight the Queen Bee.
  10. 10
    Prepare for the Dungeon boss.
  11. 11
    Defeat Skeletron to explore the Dungeon.
  12. 12
    Build a Hellevator to prepare for the Underworld Biome.
  13. 13
    Prepare for Hardmode.
  14. 14
    Explore the Underworld Biome and defeat the Wall of Flesh boss.
  15. 15
    In Early Hardmode, pick a class and acquire Hardmode Ores and gear.
  16. 16
    Prepare for and survive the Pirate Invasion event.
  17. 17
    Optionally fight Queen Slime.
  18. 18
    Fight the first mechanical boss: The Destroyer.
  19. 19
    Survive the Solar Eclipse event.
  20. 20
    Fight the second mechanical boss: Skeletron Prime.
  21. 21
    Fight the third and final mechanical boss: The Twins.
  22. 22
    Prepare for the Underground Jungle.
  23. 23
    Conquer Plantera in the Underground Jungle and deal with the aftermath.
  24. 24
    Enter the Lihzahrd Temple and defeat the Golem boss, then deal with the aftermath.
  25. 25
    Optionally fight Duke Fishron and the Empress of Light.
  26. 26
    Prepare for the final stretch, including the epic gauntlet.
  27. 27
    Defeat the Dungeon Boss: Lunatic Cultist.
  28. 28
    Conquer the four Celestial Pillars: Vortex Pillar, Nebula Pillar, Stardust Pillar, and Solar Pillar.
  29. 29
    Finally, face the ultimate cosmic deity: Moon Lord.
  30. 30
    Explore advanced mechanics and sections.
  31. 31
    Understand NPCs, NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you) Towns, and the Pylon system, including NPC Towns, the Pylon Network, NPC Shop Listings, and Traveling Merchant mechanics.
  32. 32
    Learn about advanced biomes such as the Underground Mushroom Biome, Glowing Moss Biome, Mini-biomes, Bee Hive, Granite Cave Biome, Marble Cave Biome, Graveyard Biome, Oasis Biome, Jungle Temple (Hardmode), Meteorite Biome, Spider Cave Biome, Micro-Biomes, Gemstone Cave Biome, Thin Ice Biome, Treasure Rooms, Enchanted Sword Shrine, Floating Islands, Jungle Shrine, Living Tree, Pyramid, and Underground Cabin.
  33. 33
    Learn about Events.
  34. 34
    Master advanced mechanics like enemy spawning, using wiring, and creating artificial biomes.
  35. 35
    Consult the Accessory list.
  36. 36
    Explore the building section, including crafting stations and a fishing guide.
  37. 37
    Review Achievements.
  38. 38
    View Credits.
Tips
  • Pay attention to the goals section for direction.
  • Understand enemy spawning mechanics.
  • Learn how to use wiring effectively.
  • Discover how to create artificial biomes.
  • Familiarize yourself with the Accessory list.
  • Master crafting stations and the fishing guide.

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