Can You Summon Eater of Worlds in Crimson? A Terraria Guide
The short answer is no, you cannot directly summon the Eater of Worlds in a world that spawned with Crimson. The Eater of Worlds is a boss exclusive to Corruption biomes. Attempting to summon it within a Crimson biome, or even in a Crimson world using the appropriate summoning item, will not work. However, this doesn’t mean you’re entirely out of luck if your world rolled Crimson. Let’s delve deeper into why this is the case and explore workarounds.
Understanding the Eater of Worlds and its Summoning
The Corruption’s Guardian
The Eater of Worlds is a large, segmented worm boss that serves as the primary boss encounter in pre-Hardmode Corruption biomes within Terraria. It is summoned either by destroying three Shadow Orbs found within the Underground Corruption or by using a consumable item called Worm Food. Both these methods are intrinsically tied to the Corruption.
The Key Requirement: Corruption Biome
Crucially, the Worm Food must be used within a designated Corruption biome for the summoning to be successful. Simply having the item won’t work; you need to be in the right place. This biome must either be the naturally generated Corruption found in some worlds or a player-created Corruption biome. If you venture too far outside the Corruption during the fight, the boss will flee.
The Crimson’s Absence
The Crimson biome is the direct counterpart to the Corruption. These biomes generate on world creation, with a world having one or the other. The Crimson features its own set of unique enemies, items, and, most importantly, a different boss: the Brain of Cthulhu. There is no legitimate method to summon the Eater of Worlds within the Crimson itself.
Overcoming the Crimson: Creating a Corruption Biome
While a Crimson world cannot naturally host the Eater of Worlds, it doesn’t mean you can never fight this boss in one. The key is to create an artificial Corruption biome. Here’s how:
- Corrupt Seeds: In Hardmode, after defeating a mechanical boss, the Dryad NPC will sell Corrupt Seeds while you are in a Graveyard. You need this to start the process.
- Spread the Corruption: You’ll need at least 300 Corruption blocks. Place these seeds on suitable blocks to create a growing patch of the biome.
- Worm Food and the Fight: Once you have a sufficiently large Corruption area, the Corruption biome music will play to confirm you’re in the right place. This is where you use your Worm Food to summon the Eater of Worlds.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to provide more in-depth information about summoning the Eater of Worlds and its relation to the Crimson and Corruption biomes:
1. What is Worm Food used for?
Worm Food is a consumable item used to summon the Eater of Worlds boss. It can only be used within the Corruption or Underground Corruption biome. It can also be used in a player created corruption biome.
2. Can I summon the Eater of Worlds by destroying Shadow Orbs in a Crimson world?
No, Shadow Orbs only generate in Corruption worlds, therefore you cannot summon the Eater of Worlds this way in a Crimson world. You need to create a Corruption biome first.
3. What are the alternatives to fighting the Eater of Worlds if I have a Crimson world?
The Crimson has its own unique boss, the Brain of Cthulhu. This boss is summoned by breaking three Crimson Hearts or using a Bloody Spine in the Crimson.
4. Can I get the Worm Scarf in a Crimson World?
Yes, you can! Defeating the Brain of Cthulhu will make the Dryad sell the Worm Scarf.
5. What is the counterpart to the Eater of Souls in the Crimson?
The Eater of Souls is a flying enemy found in the Corruption. The Crimson counterpart is the Crimera.
6. How much corruption is needed to summon Eater of Worlds using Worm Food?
You need a small area to have the Corruption music play, which should be roughly 200-300 blocks of corruption.
7. Can the Crimson and Corruption overlap or spread onto each other?
No, the Crimson and the Corruption cannot overlap. If you convert one biome into the other, it will override the area.
8. What’s the best pre-Eater of Worlds armor?
Platinum Armor is a solid choice, offering good defense. Shadow Armor is an alternative if you defeat segments of the worm in your first fight, but may be hard to get. For summoners, the Flinx Fur Coat or Obsidian Armor are ideal.
9. Can I fight the Brain of Cthulhu in a Corruption world?
No, not normally. However, you can create an artificial Crimson biome in a Corruption world (using Crimson Seeds obtained in hardmode) to summon the Brain of Cthulhu by using the Bloody Spine inside it.
10. How do I completely purify my world of Crimson or Corruption?
To completely remove the Crimson or Corruption, you need to defeat a mechanical boss. This unlocks the Steampunker NPC. You’ll also need the Clentaminator and Green Solution (bought from the Steampunker) to cleanse the world.
11. Is it better to start in a Crimson or Corruption world?
It’s a matter of preference. The Crimson offers health regen and items like the Crimson Cloud, while the Corruption provides melee speed boosts and items like the Vilethorn. Choose whichever matches your play style.
12. Does breaking Demon Altars spread the Crimson or Corruption?
Yes, breaking Demon Altars or Crimson Altars in hardmode has a chance to spread either the Crimson or Corruption.
13. How can I get Ebonkoi in a Crimson world?
Ebonkoi are found by fishing in the Corruption. You’ll need to create an artificial Corruption biome in your Crimson world and fish within it to find them.
14. What items does the Crimson Mimic drop?
Crimson Mimics drop advanced weapons and tools as well as Greater Healing Potions and Greater Mana Potions.
15. How do I stop Eaters of Souls from spawning?
Eaters of Souls spawn from Corruption blocks. To stop them, remove the Corruption surface or cover it up to eliminate their spawn areas. Sunflowers, NPCs, and Peace Candles can also reduce general spawns.
Conclusion
While the Eater of Worlds cannot be summoned directly in a Crimson world, the ability to create artificial biomes in Terraria provides a way to fight this boss, even if your world generated with the Crimson. By following the steps outlined above and creating your own Corruption biome, you can enjoy the full Terraria experience regardless of the world generation. Remember to prepare well for the fight, as the Eater of Worlds can be a challenging encounter. Good luck!