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Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (21)
Terraria

Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (21)

Terraria PC guide covering character creation, biomes, bosses like Moon Lord, NPCs, and advanced mechanics. Updated 03/02/2021.

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Terraria PC guide covering character creation, biomes, bosses like Moon Lord, NPCs, and advanced mechanics. Updated 03/02/2021.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin with Character Creation and World Creation.
  2. 2
    Follow the short tl;dr walkthrough for a quick overview.
  3. 3
    Consult the Tips & Tricks section, including the goals section.
  4. 4
    Navigate the first few hours, covering the Forest biome start, beginning to explore, and the Blood Moon and Torch God events.
  5. 5
    Prepare for and complete your first boss fight.
  6. 6
    Bolster your base and explore new biomes, including Forest, Underground, Cavern, Sky Islands, Snow, Desert, Evil Biome, 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 event, Eater of Worlds (Corruption), Brain of Cthulhu (Crimson), or the Old One's Army event.
  8. 8
    Tackle the Optional Boss: Queen Bee.
  9. 9
    Prepare for the Dungeon boss.
  10. 10
    Defeat the Dungeon Boss: Skeletron.
  11. 11
    Explore the Dungeon.
  12. 12
    Build your Hellevator and prepare for the Underworld Biome.
  13. 13
    Prepare for Hardmode.
  14. 14
    Conquer the Underworld Biome and the Wall of Flesh boss.
  15. 15
    In Early Hardmode, pick a class, acquire Hardmode Ores, and get your Hardmode gear.
  16. 16
    Survive the Event: Pirate Invasion and tackle the Optional Boss: Queen Slime.
  17. 17
    Defeat the first mechanical boss: The Destroyer, and survive the Event: Solar Eclipse.
  18. 18
    Defeat the second mechanical boss: Skeletron Prime.
  19. 19
    Defeat the third and final mechanical boss: The Twins.
  20. 20
    Prepare for the Underground Jungle, face Plantera, and deal with the Plantera Aftermath.
  21. 21
    Explore the Lihzahrd Temple and defeat the Golem boss, followed by the Golem Aftermath.
  22. 22
    Take on Optional Boss: Duke Fishron and Optional Boss: Empress of Light.
  23. 23
    Prepare for the final stretch, including the epic gauntlet.
  24. 24
    Defeat the Dungeon Boss: Lunatic Cultist.
  25. 25
    Conquer the four Celestial Pillars: Vortex, Nebula, Stardust, and Solar.
  26. 26
    Face the final cosmic deity: Moon Lord.
  27. 27
    Explore advanced sections covering biomes like the Underground Mushroom, Glowing Moss, Bee Hive, Granite Cave, Marble Cave, Graveyard, Oasis, Jungle Temple (Hardmode), Meteorite, Spider Cave, and Gemstone Cave biomes, among others.
  28. 28
    Understand Events and advanced mechanics such as enemy spawning, how to use wiring, and how to create artificial biomes.
  29. 29
    Consult the Accessory list and the building section, including crafting stations and the fishing guide.
  30. 30
    Review Achievements.
  31. 31
    See Credits.
Tips
  • The guide is updated as of 03/02/2021.
  • The guide is structured with sections for beginners and advanced players.
  • Pay attention to event timings and boss preparation.
  • Utilize the Pylon Network for efficient travel.
  • NPCs and their shop listings are detailed.

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