Can Corruption Spread Through Obsidian Terraria?
Corruption cannot spread through obsidian in Terraria, as it is one of the blocks that are immune to the spread of Corruption and Hallow, including Wood, Clay Blocks, Ash Blocks, Silt Blocks, Ores, Gems, and all bricks except Pearlstone. The Corruption can spread to stone, sand, and dirt that are up to three tiles away, but obsidian is a block that can prevent the spread of Corruption and Hallow in the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What blocks can corruption spread through in Terraria? Corruption can spread through soft blocks like snow and mud, making Deserts, Snow Biomes, and the Jungle very susceptible to the quick spread of corrupted biomes.
- What blocks can corruption not spread through in Terraria? Corruption cannot spread through clay, bricks, silt, or ash, which can be used to create a barrier around a base to prevent the spread of Corruption.
- Will the Hallow spread over corruption? The Hallow can spread over Corruption, but it does so very slowly, and can be used to counter the spreading of Corruption by planting Hallowed Seeds, throwing Holy Water, or using the Clentaminator.
Biome-Related Questions
- Do sunflowers stop Corruption? Sunflowers can prevent the spread of Corruption and Crimson by not allowing the two tiles directly underneath them to become Corrupted or Crimsoned.
- Is Hallow a bad biome in Terraria? The Hallow is considered “good” by the Dryad, as opposed to the Corruption or Crimson, which are considered “bad”.
- Can mushroom biome be corrupted? Neither corruption nor hallow will affect the mushroom grass blocks, making it a safe biome to house the Truffle.
Spread and Prevention
- How big of a gap can Corruption spread over? Corrupt and Crimson variants can grow 6 tiles in all directions and spread their biome up to three blocks away, but their spread can be contained with physical neutral barriers like Clay or Wood.
- Is 3 blocks enough to stop corruption in Terraria? A 3-block-wide gap should be enough to stop the spread of Corruption, even if the edges aren’t “protected” by non-corruptible blocks.
- How to stop Hallow spread? To effectively stop the spread of a biome, there must be at least a three-block-wide obstacle of either open air or non-corruptible blocks.
Blocks and Items
- Can Obsidian be corrupted? Obsidian cannot be corrupted, as it is one of the blocks that are immune to the spread of Corruption and Hallow.
- Can Gray Brick be corrupted? Gray Brick is resistant to the spread of Corruption, Crimson, and Hallow, making it a useful block for construction.
- Is obsidian useful in Terraria? Obsidian can be crafted into an Obsidian Skull, an accessory that provides protection from ores like Hellstone and Meteorite ore, and is also a component required for crafting Hellstone Bars and Obsidian Skin Potions.
Game Mechanics
- What weapon stops corruption in Terraria? The Clentaminator is the fastest means of spreading or removing Hallow, Corruption, and Crimson, and can rapidly convert Jungle to Glowing Mushroom biome and vice versa.
- Do demon altars spawn corruption? As of v 1.4.4, destroying altars does not spawn corruption or other blocks, and the Dryad’s status needs to be updated by exiting and re-entering the world.
- Is corruption or Crimson easier in Terraria? Corruption is generally easier, but has weaker loot, while Crimson has more complicated gameplay, but provides stronger benefits in Hardmode, such as Vampire Knives and Ichor.