What to Do After Defeating Skeletron in Terraria: A Comprehensive Guide

After triumphantly defeating Skeletron, the skeletal guardian of the Dungeon, a vast and exciting new chapter opens up in your Terraria adventure. The immediate question that likely springs to mind is: what’s next? The simple answer is twofold: First, explore the Dungeon that Skeletron was guarding, and second, prepare to descend into the Underworld to face the Wall of Flesh (WoF). However, this process is not as straightforward as it may seem, and there are many nuances to navigating this phase of the game effectively. Here’s a deep dive into what you should do after conquering Skeletron.

Exploring the Dungeon

Why is the Dungeon Important?

The Dungeon is a treasure trove of powerful pre-Hardmode items and weapons. It’s not just a place to explore; it’s a crucial location for gearing up for the challenges ahead, particularly the Wall of Flesh. Unlike other areas, the Dungeon has its own set of enemies and unique loot, so you will need to prepare. Skeletron’s defeat grants you unlimited access to the Dungeon’s depths.

What to Look For

• Unique Weapons: The Dungeon contains a variety of weapons including, but not limited to, the Water Bolt, a magic book with powerful ricocheting projectiles; the Muramasa, a potent melee sword; and the Magic Missile, a useful magic weapon that can track targets.
• Accessories: Search for useful accessories such as the Cobalt Shield which is great for melee builds and the Band of Regeneration which helps you heal passively.
• Shadow Keys: Dungeon chests are often locked, but these keys, which can be found in the Dungeon itself or from Dungeon enemies, are required to open them. These chests contain valuable items such as the Aqua Scepter.
• Clothier NPC: With Skeletron defeated, the Clothier NPC will spawn provided you have a vacant house. This NPC provides a unique range of vanity items and is a welcome addition to your town.
• Golden Keys : Golden Keys found in the Dungeon will allow you to loot the locked Golden Chests. These chests often contain powerful and useful items such as the Handgun and the Shadow Scale
• Plan carefully: The Dungeon is a difficult and dangerous place, so be sure you’re equipped with health potions and good armor. Explore it in chunks to make sure you’re not overwhelmed.

Strategies for Dungeon Exploration

• Prepare adequately: Ensure you have adequate weapons, armor, and healing potions before venturing into the Dungeon.
• Clear the area carefully: The Dungeon is often riddled with traps, and strong enemies, so take your time and clear rooms methodically.
• Use torches: Dungeon can be dark, making it difficult to spot the traps and treasures, so light up the hallways to help you explore effectively.

Preparing for the Wall of Flesh

Why is the Wall of Flesh Important?

The Wall of Flesh (WoF) is the final boss of pre-Hardmode and defeating it plunges your world into Hardmode, significantly increasing the game’s difficulty and opening up new content. Beating the WoF is crucial for progressing in Terraria.

Gathering Resources

• Hellstone: Hellstone is a core component for crafting the Molten Armor and the best tools and weapons that can be obtained pre-Hardmode. Mining Hellstone is risky as you will take damage from the lava. You need to get Obsidian from Obsidian generators in the Underground to create the necessary Obsidian skin potions and the Obsidian skull.
• Obsidian: As previously mentioned, you will need Obsidian to make the necessary items for mining Hellstone safely.
• Night’s Edge: After getting a decent sword such as the Muramasa from the Dungeon, you will want to craft the Night’s Edge, which is the strongest melee weapon available pre-Hardmode.

Building a Hell Bridge

• The Bridge: Building a long, straight bridge across the underworld before engaging WoF is highly recommended. This bridge provides a flat and safe area to maneuver during the battle, allowing you to focus on damaging the boss. This will usually be made from Ashes which you can find throughout the Underworld, just be aware that there are enemies throughout the Underworld, and you will need to fight them as you place blocks.
• Lighting: Be sure to place torches on your bridge so you can clearly see the Wall of Flesh as you move around it.

Gearing Up

• Molten Armor: The Molten Armor set, crafted from Hellstone bars, is the highest tier pre-Hardmode armor and provides a huge boost to your defense, making you more survivable in battle.
• Weapons: The best ranged weapons at this stage are the Phoenix Blaster, crafted using a Handgun and Hellstone bars, and the Molten Fury, crafted using Hellstone bars. Minishark combined with Meteor Shot is also a good alternative option as it can be obtained without Hellstone.
• Potions: Have a supply of healing potions, and buff potions that increase damage or defense are very useful for the Wall of Flesh battle.

Preparing to Summon the Wall of Flesh

• Guide Voodoo Doll: You must acquire a Guide Voodoo Doll from the Voodoo Demons in the Underworld.
• Summoning: To initiate the fight, throw the Guide Voodoo Doll into the lava while the Guide NPC is alive, this will summon the Wall of Flesh. Be prepared to start fighting as soon as you throw the doll.

The Battle

• Stay mobile: Keep moving along your bridge and target the eyes on the WoF as these are its weak points.
• Don’t stop firing: Keep the damage going, and use health potions as needed.
• Patience: This is a tough boss, especially on your first attempt, so stay calm and patient during the fight.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What happens after I defeat Skeletron?

Defeating Skeletron grants you unlimited access to the Dungeon and also causes the Clothier NPC to move in provided there is a vacant house available.

Should I fight the Queen Bee before or after Skeletron?

It is generally recommended to fight Skeletron before the Queen Bee. Skeletron unlocks the Dungeon, which provides essential gear that makes the Queen Bee fight easier.

What is the best order to fight bosses in Terraria?

A commonly suggested boss order is: Eye of Cthulhu, King Slime, Eater of Worlds/Brain of Cthulhu, Skeletron, Queen Bee, and then the Wall of Flesh.

Is Skeletron part of Cthulhu?

According to the lore, Skeletron was a piece of Cthulhu’s skeleton that was ripped from him by the Dryads.

Is the Old Man actually Skeletron?

The Old Man appears to be the human form of Skeletron. Upon summoning the boss, the Old Man vanishes, and he will not reappear until Skeletron is defeated.

What is the easiest boss in Terraria?

The King Slime is considered the easiest boss due to his low HP and simple attack patterns.

What is the final boss in Terraria?

The Moon Lord is the final boss in Terraria, and defeating him is the ultimate goal of the game.

Is Ocram still a boss in Terraria?

No, Ocram was removed from all maintained versions of Terraria because he was not considered a good fit for the game.

Is Terraria 2 coming out?

Terraria 2 is in development but there is no current release date, and details are sparse as of this time.

Is Deerclops harder than Skeletron?

The Deerclops is generally considered to be harder than Skeletron, and it is often advised to fight it after Skeletron.

What is the hardest boss in Terraria?

The Moon Lord is generally regarded as the most difficult boss, closely followed by the Empress of Light.

Is the Moon Lord Cthulhu?

Yes, the Moon Lord was confirmed to be the original Cthulhu in lore.

What should I do if I am having trouble with Skeletron?

Ensure you have adequate armor, weapons, and potions and have a flat surface to fight on so you can move around effectively.

What is the best armor for Skeletron?

It is advised to have Meteor Armor or Molten Armor before fighting Skeletron, to make it easier.

Should I always explore the Dungeon immediately after Skeletron?

Yes, exploring the Dungeon immediately after defeating Skeletron is beneficial, as it allows you to obtain items that help in the preparation for the Wall of Flesh.

By following these guidelines and preparing properly, you’ll be well-equipped to conquer the Dungeon and face the Wall of Flesh. Good luck, Terrarian!