How to Beat the Celestial Pillars
To beat the Celestial Pillars, you need to defeat 100 enemies (or 50 if the Moon Lord has been defeated) that spawn from each pillar, and then damage the pillar itself, with the Solar Flare armor being the best option for defense due to its high defense stats. The process can be challenging, requiring strategic use of weapons and armor, such as the Nebula Arcanum for mages, and understanding how to manage the spawning of enemies and the pillar’s defenses.
Understanding the Celestial Pillars
The Celestial Pillars are a crucial part of the late-game content in Terraria, serving as a precursor to the final boss, the Moon Lord. Each pillar has unique enemies and challenges, making the approach to defeating them varied.
Preparing for the Battle
Preparation is key when facing the Celestial Pillars. This includes having the right armor, such as Solar Flare for its high defense, and weapons that can handle the high volume of enemies, like the Nebula Arcanum for area-of-effect damage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What happens when you defeat all 4 pillars? Defeating all four Celestial Pillars triggers the spawning of the Moon Lord, the final boss of Terraria, after a 60-second delay.
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How do you Despawn Celestial Pillars? The Celestial Pillars will not despawn on their own and must be destroyed by the player to remove them from the world.
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What is the best armor for pillars in Terraria? The Solar Flare armor is considered the best for defense due to its high stats, crafted using Luminite bars and Solar Fragments.
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What is the best weapon for the Nebula Pillar? For mages, the Nebula Arcanum is recommended due to its high area-of-effect damage, useful for clearing the numerous enemies spawned by the Nebula Pillar.
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Is the Moon Lord Cthulhu? Yes, according to the official Terraria lore, the Moon Lord is indeed Cthulhu himself, who retreated to the moon after being wounded by an ancient race of Dryads.
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How do you summon Moon Lord? The Moon Lord can be summoned by destroying the four Celestial Pillars or by using a Celestial Sigil, which is crafted with fragments from each pillar, after the Golem has been defeated.
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Does the Empress of Light Despawn in Terraria? The Empress of Light will despawn at dusk if she is only damaged during the day, but if damaged at night, she will not despawn unless the player leaves the world or dies.
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Does luminite spawn in the world after beating the pillars? Luminite is dropped by the Moon Lord, not spawned in the world after beating the pillars, requiring the player to defeat the Moon Lord to obtain it.
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How do you cheese the Nebula Pillar? A strategy known as “cheesing” involves placing blocks around the player in a specific pattern to prevent certain enemies from attacking, although the exact method can vary and may depend on the pillar.
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Which nebula weapon is better for Moon Lord? The Arcanum is highly effective against the Moon Lord, especially for stationary strategies, as its projectiles can gather and deal significant damage when the Moon Lord’s eyes open.
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Is The Last Prism the most powerful weapon in Terraria? The Last Prism was once considered the strongest weapon but now competes with the Zenith for this title, as of the 1.4 update.
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What is the hardest celestial pillar in Terraria? The Solar Pillar is widely considered the most difficult due to its unique enemies and the Crawltipede, which forces players to stay grounded and vulnerable to other enemies.
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What armor for Moon Lord Terraria? The best armor for the Moon Lord fight varies by playstyle: Chlorophyte for melee, Shroomite for ranged, Spectre for magic, and Spooky for summoners.
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Is Tungsten Armor better than gold Terraria? Tungsten Armor offers more defense than Gold Armor, making it a preferable choice for players who have access to it.
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Does the Empress of Light drop a pet? The Empress of Light has a chance to drop the Jewel of Light, a pet-summoning item that summons a Fairy Princess, in Master Mode.