Weapons & Equip - Pre-Hardmode Evil Biome Summoner Items (2024)

FAQs

What is the best pre-Hardmode summoner loadout? ›

A pre-Hardmode Summer build should include: Hornet Staff, Spinal Tap, Imp Staff (other options for weapons are available) Bee Armor, Obsidian Armor.

Prior to entering Hardmode, it is recommended to contain the existing areas of the Evil Biome. The simplest step, and often the first, is to dig a tunnel 3-6 blocks wide completely surrounding the areas. Another critical step is placing non-corruptible blocks (such as wood, hay, dungeon bricks, etc.)

Pre-Hardmode Preparation

Dig a tunnel three to six blocks wide around the entirety of the evil biome to contain it. By digging a tunnel this wide, you will block the corrupted blocks from spreading past it. You should do this before defeating the Wall of Flesh boss.

The Corruption, Crimson, and Hallow are all "contagious" biomes which spread to certain adjacent blocks. In pre-Hardmode, the evil biomes will only overtake other biomes via grass, ice, sand, and stone, but once Hardmode begins all three biomes can spread directly through most soil blocks, vines, and thorny bushes.

If the player's back is against a wall, door, or other solid block, the Terraprisma will phase through the solid block, attacking any enemies within range. It is the best summon weapon in Terraria in terms of DPS . A disadvantage, however, is its short range.

Obsidian Armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is the best summoner armor set at this point in the game which focuses on whip bonuses. Bee Armor(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) is an alternative set if Queen Bee has been defeated that focuses on minion bonuses.

The Clentaminator is generally the fastest means of spreading or removing Hallow, Corruption and Crimson. It can also rapidly convert Jungle to Glowing Mushroom biome and vice versa.

Killing that rampaging plant will greatly reduce the rate at which those biomes spread. Its hard to do early but if you beat Plantera and Golem, spread slows down and you get The Picksaw to easily dig around the whole thing.

All three grass variants spread in an equal manner, hence there is none that is "faster" or "stronger", for example. However, Hallowed grass has the ability to overtake Crimson grass. In Hardmode, Corrupt, Crimson, and Hallowed grass will still grow to Dirt Blocks and infect other grass as described above.

Sunflowers provide the following functions: The two tiles directly underneath them cannot become Corrupted, Crimsoned, or Hallowed, even in Hardmode. In some cases, this can prevent Corrupted and Crimson grass from spreading sideways. Each Sunflower decreases an area's total Corruption rating by 5 tiles.

Can gray bricks be corrupted? ›

Gray Brick is a basic brick. It is often used in construction, as it requires only common Stone blocks to produce and, unlike its constituent materials, is resistant to the spread of Corruption, Crimson, and Hallow.

A properly contained Corruption and Hallow, which, while not considered an evil biome, can eventually spread out of control. In Hardmode, the Corruption or Crimson (like the Hallow) can spread out of control; without player efforts, the evil biome and Hallow will together take over the entire world.

Hallow CAN spread over corruption/crimson stone.

So corruption surrounded by hallow will not spread, and likewise the other way around. Hallowed grass will take over Crimson grass, but still stops at Crimstone."

Best Pre-Hardmode Mage Weapons

The Water Bolt, for example, fires a ricocheting channel of blue light that pierces multiple enemies. Or you could use the Magic Missile, a weapon that will home in on your enemies. We recommend: The Water Bolt, found in the Dungeon on bookshelves.

Spooky armor is the best option for summoners. Tiki armor can be used for more whip range, allowing players to fight at greater distances.

Using the proper armor, accessories and buffs, the maximum number of minions can raised up to 11. Minion cap boosts do not affect pets or light pets.