Can the Eater of Worlds Drop the Corruption Key?
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The Eater of Worlds can drop the Corruption Key, but not directly, as the key is dropped by enemies in the Corruption biome with a 1/2500 drop rate. The Eater of Worlds, consisting of 50 segments, increases the chances of obtaining the Corruption Key when its segments are defeated, making it a reliable method for farming the key in Hardmode.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- What is the Eater of Worlds?: The Eater of Worlds is a pre-Hardmode Corruption-themed worm boss that can be summoned using Worm Food from within The Corruption or Underground Corruption.
- How do I summon the Eater of Worlds?: To summon the Eater of Worlds, use Worm Food from within The Corruption or Underground Corruption, or destroy 3 Shadow Orbs that spawn in Corruption worlds.
- Can I fight the Eater of Worlds at any time?: Yes, the Eater of Worlds can be summoned and fought at any time of day.
Drops and Farming
- What does the Eater of Worlds drop?: The Eater of Worlds drops Shadow Scales and usable quantities of Demonite Ore, which are necessary for crafting a Nightmare Pickaxe.
- How can I farm the Corruption Key?: Farming the Corruption Key can be done by defeating enemies in the Corruption biome, with the Eater of Worlds being a reliable method due to its 50 segments.
- What is the drop rate of the Corruption Key?: The Corruption Key has a 1/2500 drop rate, making it a rare and challenging item to obtain.
Strategy and Preparation
- What is the best weapon to beat the Eater of Worlds?: The Harpoon is an excellent choice of weapon, but it works best close to the Eater of Worlds, and the Goblin Army must be defeated first.
- What is the best armor to fight the Eater of Worlds?: Platinum Armor is the best bet for armor choice, as it has the highest defense of any armor obtainable before fighting the Eater of Worlds.
- How can I beat the Eater of Worlds easily?: Using an Autoswing weapon and swinging as the Eater of Worlds tries to inflict damage can destroy its sections fast and effectively.
Biome Keys and Chests
- What are Biome Keys used for?: Biome Keys are used to open Biome Chests in the Dungeon, which provide access to powerful post-Plantera weapons.
- Can I open Biome Chests before Plantera?: No, Biome Chests can only be opened after Plantera has been defeated.
- How rare are Biome Keys?: Biome Keys have a 1/2500 drop rate, making them rare and challenging to obtain.
Additional Information
- Is the Eater of Worlds hard to beat?: The Eater of Worlds is considered a relatively easy boss to defeat, with preparation and strategy making the fight more manageable.
- Can I fight the Brain of Cthulhu in a Corruption world?: Although the Corruption is considered a counterpart to the Crimson, it is still possible to summon the Brain of Cthulhu in a world that generated with Corruption by artificially creating a Crimson biome.
- Is the Rainbow gun good?: The Rainbow gun is a great weapon against enemies with multiple segments, especially worm-like enemies such as The Destroyer, as it pierces infinitely until it fades.