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Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (30)
Terraria

Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Etner (30)

Terraria PC walkthrough covering character creation, world creation, biomes, boss fights, Hardmode, and the Moon Lord.

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Terraria PC walkthrough covering character creation, world creation, biomes, boss fights, Hardmode, and the Moon Lord.

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 events like Blood Moon and Torch God.
  5. 5
    Face 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 event, Eater of Worlds (Corruption), Brain of Cthulhu (Crimson), or the Old One's Army event.
  8. 8
    Defeat the Optional Boss: Queen Bee.
  9. 9
    Prepare for the Dungeon boss.
  10. 10
    Confront the Dungeon Boss: Skeletron.
  11. 11
    Explore the Dungeon.
  12. 12
    Build your Hellevator, preparing 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, acquire Hardmode Ores, and get your Hardmode gear.
  16. 16
    Prepare for and engage in the Event: Pirate Invasion.
  17. 17
    Defeat the Optional Boss: Queen Slime.
  18. 18
    Face the first mechanical boss: The Destroyer.
  19. 19
    Survive the Event: Solar Eclipse.
  20. 20
    Confront the second mechanical boss: Skeletron Prime.
  21. 21
    Battle the third and final mechanical boss: The Twins.
  22. 22
    Prepare for the Underground Jungle.
  23. 23
    Defeat the boss of the Underground Jungle: Plantera, and deal with the Plantera Aftermath.
  24. 24
    Explore the Lihzahrd Temple and defeat the Golem boss, followed by the Golem Aftermath.
  25. 25
    Tackle the Optional Boss: Duke Fishron.
  26. 26
    Challenge the Optional Boss: Empress of Light.
  27. 27
    Embark on the final stretch, preparing for the epic gauntlet.
  28. 28
    Defeat the Dungeon Boss: Lunatic Cultist.
  29. 29
    Conquer the four Celestial Pillars: Vortex Pillar, Nebula Pillar, Stardust Pillar, and Solar Pillar.
  30. 30
    Face the final cosmic deity: Moon Lord.
  31. 31
    Progress to the advanced section for more in-depth content.
  32. 32
    Learn about 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.
  33. 33
    Explore 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.
  34. 34
    Understand Events.
  35. 35
    Master advanced mechanics like Enemy spawning, How to use wiring, and How to create artificial biomes.
  36. 36
    Consult the Accessory list.
  37. 37
    Learn about building, including Crafting stations and the Fishing guide.
  38. 38
    Review the Achievements.
  39. 39
    See the Credits.
Tips
  • Pay attention to the goals section for clear objectives.
  • 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)) to navigate biomes and locate points of interest.
  • Be aware of environmental hazards and enemy attack patterns for each biome and boss.
  • Consider building protective structures around your base to defend against events like the Goblin Army.
  • Experiment with different weapon and armor combinations as you progress through Hardmode.

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