When to Fight Eater of Worlds
You should fight the Eater of Worlds when you have acquired sufficient pre-Hardmode gear, such as Platinum Armor, and have a good understanding of the game mechanics, as it is a Corruption-themed worm boss that can be summoned at any time of day using Worm Food within The Corruption or Underground Corruption biome. The ideal time to fight the Eater of Worlds is before fighting other bosses like Skeletron and Wall of Flesh, as it drops valuable items like Shadow Scales that can be used to craft Demonite tier equipment.
Preparation and Strategy
To increase your chances of defeating the Eater of Worlds, it is essential to have the right gear and strategy in place.
FAQs
1. What should I have before fighting Eater of Worlds?
Platinum Armor will be the best bet for armor choice, as it has the highest defense of any armor obtainable before fighting the Eater of Worlds.
2. What time can you fight the Eater of Worlds?
The Eater of Worlds can be summoned at any time of day, but note that it shoots vile spit in Expert and Master mode.
3. Do you have to fight Eater of Worlds at night?
No, the Eater of Worlds can be summoned at any time of day, and it is not necessary to fight it at night.
4. Is The Eater of Worlds hard to beat?
The Eater of Worlds is considered a relatively easy boss to defeat, but preparation and strategy are still essential to emerge victorious.
5. Is Skeletron easier than Eater of Worlds?
Most players find Skeletron to be more challenging than the Eater of Worlds, especially with the gear you have at that point.
6. Who to fight after Plantera?
After defeating Plantera, you should be able to unlock the Golem boss inside the “Lihzahrd Temple” in the Underground Jungle.
7. Can you get Shadow scales without killing Eater of Worlds?
No, Shadow Scales can only be obtained by fighting the Eater of Worlds, making it a crucial boss to defeat for crafting Demonite tier equipment.
8. Why does the Eater of Worlds keep disappearing?
The Eater of Worlds might despawn if you attempt to take it out of The Corruption or build an arena too high, causing it to leave the Corruption biome.
9. Does Eater of Worlds get enraged?
Yes, the Eater of Worlds will enrage and continuously fly towards the player when taken out of The Corruption.
10. How do you summon twins?
The Twins can be summoned manually using a Mechanical Eye at night, between 7:30 PM and 4:30 AM.
11. What does Eater of Worlds unlock?
Defeating the Eater of Worlds for the first time drops a Grasping Voidstone that can be socketed into the Atlas.
12. How do you summon queen slime?
Queen Slime can be spawned in The Hallow by using a Gelatin Crystal, but it will not work if used outside The Hallow.
13. What is the best weapon to beat the Eater of Worlds?
The Harpoon is an excellent choice of weapon, but it works best close to the Eater of Worlds, and Unholy Arrows or Jester’s Arrows are good alternatives due to their piercing effect.
14. How many parts does the Eater of Worlds have?
The Eater of Worlds is a giant Corruption-Themed worm consisting of 50 body segments, each with individual life counters.
15. Can the Eater of Worlds drop the corruption key?
Yes, the Eater of Worlds‘ body segments all count towards the drop rate of 1/2500 for a Corruption Key, making it a relatively reliable way to obtain one with Hardmode equipment.