What Happens When You Defeat the Eater of Worlds?
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When you defeat the Eater of Worlds, it allows the Tavernkeep NPC to spawn, and meteorites to land, significantly progressing your gameplay. Defeating the Eater of Worlds for the first time also drops a Grasping Voidstone that can be socketed into the Atlas, providing a crucial item for further exploration and boss battles.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
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What does Eater of Worlds unlock? Defeating the Eater of Worlds unlocks the ability for meteorites to land and for the Tavernkeep NPC to spawn, which are crucial for progression in the game.
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Do you have to fight the Eater of Worlds in the Corruption? Yes, you must fight the Eater of Worlds within the Corruption, as leaving the biome will make it retreat and despawn, forcing you to summon it again.
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Is The Eater of Worlds hard to beat? The difficulty of beating the Eater of Worlds can vary depending on your preparation and gear, but with the right strategy and armor, such as Platinum Armor, it can be manageable.
Preparation and Strategy
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Does the Eater of Worlds get enraged? The Eater of Worlds will enrage if taken out of the Corruption, continuously flying towards the player, making it essential to fight it within its home biome for a more controlled battle.
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When should I fight Eater of Worlds? You should fight the Eater of Worlds after you have prepared adequately, ideally with Platinum Armor and a good weapon like the Harpoon or Unholy Arrows, and it’s necessary to do so before meteorites can spawn.
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What armor do I need to defeat Eater of Worlds? Platinum Armor is the best choice for fighting the Eater of Worlds due to its high defense, though Shadow armor or Flinx fur coat for summoners can also be viable options.
Summoning and Location
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Can I fight Eater of Worlds during the day? Yes, the Eater of Worlds can be summoned and fought at any time of day using Worm Food within the Corruption or by destroying Shadow Orbs.
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What is the best weapon to beat the Eater of Worlds? The Harpoon is an excellent choice due to its ability to pierce through the Eater of Worlds’ segments, while Unholy Arrows and Jester’s Arrows are also effective due to their piercing effect.
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What if the Eater of Worlds is dominant? If the Eater of Worlds has dominance, you can apply a suffix modifier to a rare item using The Searing Exarch or The Eater of Worlds dominance, though this is more relevant to item modification than the battle itself.
Post-Battle and Game Progression
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What to do in Terraria after defeating Eater of Worlds? After defeating the Eater of Worlds, you can use the obtained armor to survive against Jungle Enemies more easily and prepare for the next boss battles, such as Skeletron, by building an arena above the Dungeon.
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Is Skeletron easier than Eater of Worlds? Skeletron can be easier or harder than the Eater of Worlds depending on your gear and strategy, but generally, EoW is considered manageable with good preparation.
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Can you summon Eater of Worlds in Crimson? While the Eater of Worlds is native to Corruption, you can artificially create a Corruption biome in a Crimson world and summon it there using Worm Food.
Additional Tips and Information
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How do you summon the Brain of Cthulhu? The Brain of Cthulhu is summoned by destroying 3 Crimson Hearts in a Crimson world or using a Bloody Spine within the Crimson or Underground Crimson biome.
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Can you skip the Eater of Worlds? Technically, you can progress without fully defeating the Eater of Worlds by collecting enough drops from its segments, but defeating it or the Brain of Cthulhu is necessary to access the Tavernkeep and Meteorites.
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How do you get a Space Gun? The Space Gun is crafted using 20 Meteorite Bars at an Anvil, requiring you to have already accessed meteorites by defeating the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu.