What is the Eater of Worlds Relic?
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The Eater of Worlds relic is a trophy-like furniture item dropped by the Eater of Worlds in Master Mode at a 100% chance, and like all other relics, placing a light source near it will cause it to emit light. This relic, along with the Writhing Remains, are the Master Mode exclusive drops from the Eater of Worlds, making them unique and highly sought after by players.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Eater of Worlds
- What is the item used to summon the Eater of Worlds? The item used to summon the Eater of Worlds is Worm Food, which can be used at any time of day, but only inside the Corruption.
- Does Deerclops have a relic? Yes, the Deerclops Relic was added in Desktop 1.4.3, providing players with another unique item to collect.
- What do you get for beating the Eater of Worlds? Fighting the Eater of Worlds is the only way to obtain Shadow Scales, and it is one of the only ways to obtain usable quantities of Demonite Ore, both necessary for crafting a Nightmare Pickaxe.
- Does Mechdusa have a relic? Yes, the Mechdusa always drops its components’ Treasure Bags in Classic Mode and its relics in Expert Mode.
About Other Bosses and Items
- What is the secret boss in Terraria 1.4 4? The secret boss in Terraria 1.4 4 is Mechdusa, a new boss introduced in the recent update.
- How do you summon Ocram? Ocram can only be summoned in a Hardmode world at night using the Suspicious Looking Skull, which requires various materials to craft.
- What is the best armor before the Eater of Worlds? The best armor before the Eater of Worlds is Platinum Armor, which has the highest defense of any armor obtainable before fighting the Eater of Worlds.
About Combat and Strategy
- What is the best weapon to beat the Eater of Worlds? The best weapon to beat the Eater of Worlds is the Harpoon, but it works best close to the Eater of Worlds and requires the Goblin Army to be defeated first.
- Can you fight the Eater of Worlds without corruption? No, the Eater of Worlds can only be summoned in the Corruption, regardless of the method used for its summoning.
- What is the best weapon for Deerclops? The best weapon for Deerclops is the Blade of Grass, but other options like the Thorn Chakram and Flamarang are also effective due to their long range.
About Deerclops and Mechdusa
- Is Deerclops worth fighting? Yes, fighting Deerclops is worth it, as it rewards the player with coins and other useful items, although it is not required for game progression.
- What is the best armor for Deerclops? The best armor for Deerclops is Crimson armor, which has high defense values and increased damage.
- Why did the Eater of Worlds run away? The Eater of Worlds will stop following the player and start burrowing into the ground until it despawns if the player dies or leaves the Corruption.
About Game Mechanics and Summoning
- Can you fight Eater of Worlds in the day? Yes, the Eater of Worlds can be summoned and fought at any time of day, as long as it is within the Corruption.
- How do you summon Skeletron? Skeletron is summoned by speaking to the Old Man at the Dungeon’s entrance at night, who will turn into Skeletron when selecting the “Curse” option.