What does Brain of Cthulhu drop?

The Brain of Cthulhu drops several valuable items, including Crimtane Ore, with a significant drop of 40+ ore from a single kill, as well as a 5% chance to drop the Bone Rattle, a Brain of Cthulhu mask, and a Brain of Cthulhu Trophy. Additionally, defeating the Brain of Cthulhu is the only way to obtain Tissue Samples, making it a crucial battle for progression in the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What is the Brain of Cthulhu item?: The Brain of Cthulhu is a pre-Hardmode, Crimson-themed boss resembling a large, flying brain, which can be summoned when 3 Crimson Hearts are destroyed in a Crimson world or when a player uses a Bloody Spine in the Crimson or Underground Crimson biome.
2. Does the Brain of Cthulhu drop a trophy?: Yes, the Brain of Cthulhu Trophy is a trophy dropped by the Brain of Cthulhu, appearing to be the brain’s medulla oblongata, mounted on a wooden plaque, which can be placed on a wall similar to a painting.
3. What is the drop rate of the Brain of Cthulhu?: The Brain of Cthulhu has a 14.29% chance to drop a Brain of Cthulhu Mask, a 10% chance to drop a Brain of Cthulhu Trophy, and a 5% chance to drop a Bone Rattle.

Comparison and Difficulty

4. Is Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu harder?: The Brain of Cthulhu is the Crimson counterpart to the Eater of Worlds, but it can be a bit more difficult to defeat, especially in Expert mode, as the Brain can inflict random debuffs on the player.
5. What is the best weapon for the Brain of Cthulhu?: Any large sword, such as the Blood Butcherer, will prove effective against the Creepers, while the Falcon Blade is useful for the Brain of Cthulhu’s second phase, due to its rapid speed, somewhat high damage, and decent knockback.
6. Should I fight Skeletron before Brain of Cthulhu?: Most players fight Skeletron before the Wall of Flesh, but after Eater of Worlds/Brain of Cthulhu and Queen Bee, as Skeletron will likely be the most difficult boss with the gear available at that point.

Preparation and Strategy

7. What should I have to beat Brain of Cthulhu?: Melee weapons, such as large swords or yoyos, like the Artery yoyo, made from Crimtane ore, are the best options, along with Ironskin and Regeneration Potions.
8. When should I fight the Brain of Cthulhu?: The Brain of Cthulhu is a crucial battle for game progression, making sense to defeat it after the Eye of Cthulhu, as it allows the Tavernkeeper to spawn and provides access to Meteorites.
9. What armor is best for Brain of Cthulhu?: Silver/Tungsten armor is a strong option, although not as strong as Gold/Platinum, it is easier to mine and provides a good balance for the fight.

Additional Information

10. Does Brain of Cthulhu get enraged?: Yes, if the Brain of Cthulhu is led outside of the Crimson, it will enrage, causing both the Brain and its Creepers to become much faster, making the fight more challenging.
11. Is Brain of Cthulhu in corruption?: Although the Corruption is considered a counterpart to the Crimson, using the Bloody Spine in the Corruption will not summon the Brain of Cthulhu, unless a Crimson biome is artificially created.
12. Can you fight Brain of Cthulhu on surface?: Yes, the Brain of Cthulhu can be fought in either the Surface or Underground Crimson, providing plenty of room to dodge the Brain’s incoming attacks.

Game Progression and Items

13. What is the point of killing eye of Cthulhu?: The Eye of Cthulhu drops either Demonite or Crimtane Ore, which can be used to craft essential items, such as swords, bows, and axes.
14. How much HP does Brain of Cthulhu have?: The Brain of Cthulhu has 1000 HP in normal mode and 1700 HP in expert mode, making it one of the easiest bosses in the game.
15. What do creepers drop in Terraria?: Creepers, the eyeball-like minions of the Brain of Cthulhu, have a 66.67% chance to drop 2-5 Tissue Samples and 5-12 Crimtane Ore, making them a valuable source of resources.