Can You Explode Meteorite in Terraria? A Comprehensive Guide

Yes, you absolutely can explode meteorite in Terraria! While early-game players might find it a bit tricky, the explosive route is a viable and often faster alternative to traditional mining. This article dives deep into how to effectively use explosives to deal with meteorite, alongside addressing common questions and concerns that players might have. Let’s explore the fiery world of meteorite destruction!

Explosives vs. Pickaxes: The Best Way to Handle Meteorite

While a Gold Pickaxe or better is required to mine meteorite ore traditionally, explosives offer a powerful alternative. Here’s why you might choose one over the other:

• Speed: Explosives, such as Bombs and Dynamite, can clear large areas of meteorite much quicker than mining, especially in early game scenarios when your pickaxe power is low.
• Safety (Sort Of): Using explosives can be a safer strategy than directly mining in that it lets you deal with Meteor Heads from a distance. However, you must be careful to not destroy the Meteorite you’re trying to collect when you detonate the explosives.
• Cost: Explosives can be relatively cheap to obtain, and might be preferable to spending the time to get to a Gold or Platinum pickaxe.
• Accessibility: Sometimes, early in the game, you simply don’t have a Gold Pickaxe ready. Explosives can allow you to move past that road block and start acquiring Meteorite sooner.

Types of Explosives for Meteorite

The primary explosives used for breaking down meteorite are:

• Bombs: These are readily available from the Demolitionist and can be crafted relatively easily with Gel and Stone.
• Dynamite: More powerful than bombs, dynamite can clear even more meteorite with each explosion.
• Sticky Bombs: While they are more expensive to produce than regular bombs, these stick to walls and will make the job easier.

Important Note: While explosives are effective, early-game players should be aware that a regular bomb’s blast radius will destroy any loose meteorite blocks that are not still attached to a larger section of the meteorite. This means if you don’t collect the meteorite as soon as it breaks from the larger meteorite chunk, you will lose it. Therefore, care should be taken in how explosives are used.

How to Explode Meteorite Effectively

Using explosives on meteorite requires a bit of planning and execution. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Gather Your Explosives: Stock up on either Bombs or Dynamite.
2. Find a Meteorite Crash Site: Look for the distinctive, dark, crater-like area with meteorite embedded in the ground.
3. Gear Up: Wear Obsidian-based equipment (such as the Obsidian Skull or Obsidian Skin Potion) to protect yourself from the burning damage caused by touching meteorite blocks.
4. Plan Your Strategy: Strategically place bombs or dynamite around larger portions of the meteorite ore. Remember that each blast will destroy loose blocks if they are not attached to another block. Be sure to have enough pickaxe power in hand to collect it quickly.
5. Detonate: Step back and detonate your explosives.
6. Collect the Meteorite: Before throwing another explosive, collect the exposed meteorite ore. Be sure to place it in a chest, or a location where you can get to it before you blow up that area again.
7. Repeat: Keep placing and detonating explosives, collecting the ore as you go, until the area is cleared or you have enough meteorite for your crafting needs.

Dealing with Meteor Heads

Keep in mind that during this process, you will likely be accosted by Meteor Heads. Here are two strategies for dealing with them:

1. Mining and Fighting Simultaneously: Face the direction that the Meteor Heads are spawning from while mining the Meteorite. This way you can attack them as they arrive.
2. Explosives: Detonate your explosives in a way that will hit any meteor heads that are in the blast radius as well.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some common questions about meteorite and its destruction, providing more insights into this unique ore in Terraria:

1. What is the best explosive to destroy meteorite? While both are effective, Dynamite is generally preferred due to its larger blast radius and greater destructive power, making it quicker. Sticky Bombs are preferred by some users because the sticky property keeps them in place and allows for more precise targeting of the blocks.
2. Can you destroy meteorite with explosives before Hardmode? Yes, absolutely! While the article mentions Meteorite cannot be broken by explosives before Hardmode, this is inaccurate. Meteorite can be destroyed by explosives at any time once it spawns in your world.
3. How do I protect myself from the burning damage from touching meteorite? Wear Obsidian-based equipment like the Obsidian Skull, Obsidian Shield, Obsidian Horseshoe, Obsidian Water Walking Boots, or use an Obsidian Skin Potion.
4. What pickaxe is required to mine meteorite? You need at least a Gold Pickaxe or its equivalent (like the Platinum Pickaxe).
5. Can I get rid of Meteorite Biomes? Yes! Once you have mined down to fewer than 75/50/23 blocks of Meteorite remaining, depending on world size (small/medium/large), the area will no longer be considered a Meteorite biome.
6. What can you craft with meteorite? Meteorite is used to craft essential pre-hardmode items such as the Space Gun and Meteor Armor.
7. Can a meteor hit my house in Terraria? Yes, meteors can strike anywhere on the surface, but they will never hit where you can see them and will not strike Dungeons or Jungle Temples.
8. Does using explosives destroy the mined meteorite? Yes! If a meteorite block is not connected to a larger meteorite chunk, it is destroyed when another explosive goes off near it.
9. How can I stop meteors from spawning? Having a specific amount of Meteorite present in the world prevents new meteors from falling (401 for small worlds, 611 for medium, 801 for large). Destroying all meteorites will spawn new meteorites.
10. Are there special meteorite tools? There is no “Meteorite Pickaxe.” The only tool that can be made from Meteorite is the Hamaxe, which is both an axe and a hammer.
11. Can you craft a meteorite sword? Yes! The Meteor Blad can be crafted with 25 Meteorite Bars at an Anvil.
12. How many meteorites can fall in Terraria? Meteors are effectively infinite. If you mine all the meteorite on the map, another meteorite will fall.
13. Is Tungsten ore good? Yes, Tungsten is considered better than Gold due to its higher abundance and only slightly lower defense, but it can be used to craft the Tungsten Pickaxe, which is good for mining Meteorite.
14. Can you make a meteorite biome artificially? Yes, the presence of 75/50/23 Meteorite ore on screen transforms any environment into a Meteorite biome, replacing natural enemy spawns with Meteor Heads, except in the Ocean biome.
15. Are there explosion-proof blocks in Terraria? Yes, some blocks are immune to explosions, such as Desert Fossil, Dungeon Bricks, and various Hardmode ores like Cobalt, Mythril, and Adamantite.

Final Thoughts

Exploding meteorite in Terraria is a fast and effective way to gather this crucial ore, especially in the early game. While pickaxes are reliable, explosives offer speed and convenience. Understanding how to use bombs and dynamite effectively, and taking precautions against the burning damage and Meteor Heads, will make your meteorite mining endeavors much smoother. Armed with this knowledge, you can now tackle meteorite sites with confidence and obtain the materials needed for your adventures!