What is the Eater of Worlds Orb?
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The Eater of Worlds orb is not directly an orb, but rather 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, or by destroying 3 Shadow Orbs that spawn in Corruption worlds. The Shadow Orbs are the key orbs associated with summoning the Eater of Worlds, and they are floating, purple, spherical background objects found deep in the chasms of the Corruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- What is the item for the Eater of Worlds? The item used to summon the Eater of Worlds is Worm Food, which is a boss-summoning item that can be used at any time of day, but only inside The Corruption.
- What happens if you break a Shadow Orb? Breaking a Shadow Orb can lead to the summoning of the Eater of Worlds if it is the third orb broken, and it also has a chance to drop random items and trigger events.
- How do you summon the Eater of Worlds without orbs? The Eater of Worlds can be summoned without Shadow Orbs by using Worm Food in The Corruption or Underground Corruption, regardless of the time of day.
Summoning and Spawning
- Why can’t I summon the Eater of Worlds? Trying to summon the Eater of Worlds with Worm Food while another is still alive will not work, and the item will not be consumed, but breaking multiple Shadow Orbs will still allow multiple Eaters of Worlds to spawn.
- How often do Shadow Orbs respawn? Shadow Orbs do not directly respawn, but the Eater of Worlds is re-summoned with every third Shadow Orb destroyed.
- Can the Eater of Worlds leave Corruption? The Eater of Worlds will start to flee underground if the player leaves the Corruption biome but will not immediately despawn.
Drops and Rewards
- What does defeating the Eater of Worlds do? Defeating the Eater of Worlds allows the Tavernkeep NPC to spawn and meteorites to land, making it a crucial step in game advancement.
- What do Crimson Hearts drop? Crimson Hearts drop a variety of items including guns, magic weapons, melee weapons, light pets, and accessories.
- What does the Dark Orb give? The Dark Orb is a rare power stone that unlocks the Shaded power for accessories, granting bonuses to speed but subtracting from strength and crit damage.
Strategy and Preparation
- What is the best weapon to beat the Eater of Worlds? Weapons like the Harpoon, Unholy Arrows, and Jester’s Arrows are excellent choices due to their piercing effects, which are highly effective against the Eater of Worlds.
- What is the best armor before the Eater of Worlds? Platinum Armor is the best choice for armor, offering the highest defense before fighting the Eater of Worlds, while Shadow Armor or Flinx Fur Coat and Obsidian Armor for summoners are also viable options.
- Can you fight the Eater of Worlds in the day? Yes, the Eater of Worlds can be summoned and fought at any time of day, provided the player is in The Corruption or Underground Corruption.
Miscellaneous
- Why is the Chaos Orb so expensive? The Chaos Orb is valuable due to its rarity and its role as a crucial currency in Path of Exile, used for adding features to items.
- What happens if you break Crimson Hearts? Breaking Crimson Hearts gives a chance for a meteorite to fall, with multiple hearts increasing the chances, especially if broken between midnight and dawn.
- Should I destroy all Shadow Orbs? Destroying at least three Shadow Orbs is usually a crucial step in game advancement, as it allows for the summoning of the Eater of Worlds and the potential dropping of useful items.