Can you beat Skeletron twice?

Yes, you can beat Skeletron twice, as after defeating him initially, you can summon him again using the Clothier Voodoo Doll, which can be obtained from Angry Bones or Dark Casters in the Dungeon. To resummon Skeletron, you need to kill the Clothier at night while equipped with the Clothier Voodoo Doll, allowing you to fight Skeletron multiple times.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Skeletron and the Old Man

1. What happens to the Old Man after you defeat Skeletron?: When Skeletron is defeated, the Old Man is freed from his curse and will arrive as the Clothier, as long as a vacant house is available, in addition to allowing access to the Dungeon.
2. Does the Old Man respawn?: If Skeletron is not defeated, and the player is slain, the Old Man will reappear back at the entrance to the Dungeon.
3. How do you summon Skeletron without the Old Man?: Skeletron can be re-summoned thereafter once the player acquires the Clothier Voodoo Doll (from Angry Bones or Dark Casters), then by attacking and killing the Clothier during night.

Fighting Skeletron

4. What is the best gear against Skeletron?: The best armor available before the fight is Shadow or Crimson armor, which provide high defense and powerful set bonuses.
5. What is the best weapon for Skeletron?: Molotov Cocktails can be used to deal large amounts of damage to Skeletron, while Beenades can be used to deal damage without needing to aim.
6. What time should I fight Skeletron?: Although you can fight him at any time, it’s best to wait until you have at least Meteor Armor, or even Molten Armor.

Resummoning Skeletron

7. How do I fight Skeletron again?: Skeletron can be re-summoned thereafter once the player acquires the Clothier Voodoo Doll (from Angry Bones or Dark Casters), then by attacking and killing the Clothier during night.
8. Can you get the Clothier Voodoo Doll?: You have a chance to get the Clothier Voodoo Doll if you travel into the Dungeon and defeat Dark Casters or Angry Bones.

NPCs and Houses

9. What to do if an NPC dies in Terraria?: If an NPC is killed, they will respawn after a delay, as long as a suitable vacant house is still available.
10. Do NPCs stay dead in Terraria?: If an NPC is killed, they will respawn after a delay, as long as a suitable vacant house is still available.
11. How do you make a livable house in Terraria?: Housing must be at least 10 tiles wide (interior), have walls on all sides, a door, a Table, a chair, a light source, and be free of corruption.

Dungeon and Angry Bones

12. What do Angry Bones drop?: Angry Bones has a chance to drop the Golden Key, which is used to open Golden Chests in the Dungeon.
13. Can you fight Skeletron again if you lose?: Skeletron can be re-summoned thereafter once the player acquires the Clothier Voodoo Doll (from Angry Bones or Dark Casters), then by attacking and killing the Clothier during night.

Game Progression

14. Should I fight Eater of Worlds or Skeletron first?: Most people fight Skeletron before the Wall of Flesh, but after Eater of Worlds/Brain of Cthulhu and Queen Bee.
15. Is Skeletron part of Cthulhu?: According to the official game lore, Skeletron originally was a part of Cthulhu’s skeleton that the Dryads ripped from him.