How to Increase the Number of Minions in Terraria

To increase the number of minions in Terraria, players can utilize certain armors and accessories that provide minion cap boosts, allowing for a maximum of 11 minions to be summoned at once when combining Stardust Armor, Necromantic Scroll, Pygmy Necklace, Papyrus Scarab, Summoning Potion, and Bewitching Table. By equipping these items and using the right combination of buffs and potions, players can significantly increase their minion count, giving them a strategic advantage in combat and exploration.

Minion Summoning and Management

Understanding Minion Slots

Minion slots determine how many minions a player can have active at any given time. Initially, a player starts with 5 minion slots, but this can be increased through Profile Upgrades and by crafting unique minions and minion tiers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can you have more than one minion in Terraria? Yes, with minion cap boosts in effect, the same minion can be summoned multiple times, or several different minions can be summoned, up to the maximum allowed by the player’s current minion cap.

2. How many minion slots do I have? By default, a player has 5 minion slots, but this can be increased through upgrades and crafting unique minions.

3. What is the max amount of minions you can have on your island? The maximum number of minion slots obtainable is 25, through a combination of Profile Upgrades and crafting unique minions and minion tiers.

4. How many minions spawn in 15 minutes? During the first 15 minutes, 9 Siege minions can spawn per lane, as one siege minion spawns every three minion waves.

5. What is the strongest summon in Terraria? The strongest summon in Terraria is often considered to be the Terraprisma, due to its high DPS, although its short range can be a disadvantage.

6. What’s the best minion in Terraria? Among the best minions in Terraria are the Imp, Vampire Frog, Flinx, Spider, Desert Tiger, Raven, Stardust Cell, and Sanguine Bat, each with unique attributes and strengths.

7. What is the best pet in Terraria? Top pets include the Baby Truffle, Red Panda, Menacing Skeletron Jr., Volt Bunny, Puppy, Fairy Princess, Shark Pup, and Sugar Glider, offering companionship and sometimes additional benefits.

8. What increases your max number of minions by 1 in Terraria? Certain armors, such as the Tiki Armor, can increase the maximum number of minions when equipped, with each piece of the armor set adding to the minion count.

9. Does minion damage affect whips? Yes, minion damage bonuses apply to whips, and like all summoning weapons, whips cannot normally deal critical hits.

10. What is the best minion whip in Terraria? Top whips include the Kaleidoscope, Cool Whip, Morning Star, Snapthorn, and Spinal Tap, each with its unique characteristics and damage output.

11. What is the best summoner weapon in Terraria? The best summoner weapons include the Staff of the Frost Hydra, Gelatinous Pillion, Snapthorn, Spinal Tap, Morning Star, Dark Harvest, Kaleidoscope, and Firecracker, offering a range of summoning capabilities.

12. What is the best pre-golem summon? The Raven Staff is considered one of the best Hardmode summoning weapons to have before facing the Golem, summoning a raven that hunts down enemies.

13. How many ashes can you summon in a boss fight? Only one type of Spirit Ashes may be summoned at a time, and these cannot be used during multiplayer.

14. Is the Terraprisma worth it? Yes, the Terraprisma is worth it for its high DPS, although its short range might make other minions more preferable in certain situations.

15. What minion gives the most money? Tarantula Minions are recommended for endgame players as they can make the most money from both NPC and Bazaar sales, despite their higher cost.