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Events play a pivotal part in Terraria, chiefly acting as a means of blowing off steam or, more importantly, acquiring tools and items that help players progress through the game. Most world-influencing occurrences happen when players use event-summoning items — not to be confused with items that summon minions — or begin upon meeting particular circumstances, as others happen randomly without any discernable causation. These happenings are crucial for players; thus, here is every Event in Terraria — and how to start them.
The Party
The Party is an Event where one to three NPCs have a celebration, not for anything in particular, just for fun and cake. This impromptu jamboree is primarily visual as NPCs, and some creatures, wear Party Hats as balloons decorate the background. However, the Clothier and Party Girl will sell novelty and vanity items available during this time. The Party is one of the Events that are fun, problem-free, and exempt from any other stressors.
The Lantern Night
The Lantern Night is an Event where the world celebrates players for their triumph against a boss or invasion for the first time — they also occur randomly following the defeat of the Moon Lord. This tranquil observance is almost entirely visual as countless lanterns fly in the background. Yet, the Party Girl will sell a Release Lantern for players to join in the celebration. Thus, allowing players the opportunity to unwind and revel in their triumphs.
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The Blood Moon
The Blood Moon is an Event where the moon turns a foreboding crimson shade, its ominous glow corrupting everything. This paranormal lunar phase changes the world visually and affects creatures and enemies. During the Blood Moon, passive critters become hostile, enemy spawn rates increase, particular enemies can open doors, and new enemies will appear. This Event makes nighttime which is already dangerous, far more deadly.
The Goblin Invasion
The Goblin Invasion is an Event where a goblin army attacks players relentlessly until they are defeated. This sudden offensive sees players fend against waves of goblins that use sheer strength and numbers to their advantage. Should players overcome the last wave, the army of goblins will retreat in defeat, and the Goblin Tinkerer will spawn in the world, who is a necessary NPC for progressing the game and reaching the end.
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Slime Rain
Slime Rain is an Event where slime rains down from the sky instead of the usual precipitation. This unnatural weather has slimes shower down onto the world, and should players slay enough, specifically 150, summon the boss King Slime. Slime Rain is an inconsequential Event at best, but it does provide players a significant amount of coins and unique items should they slay slimes and meet the requirement for getting King Slime to emerge.
“A goblin army is approaching from the east!”
“A goblin army has arrived!”
The Old One’s Army
The Old One’s Army is an Event where evil forces from the world of Etheria attack players with the goal of conquest. This foray from another world has players face numerous waves of the Old One’s Army that features a diverse assortment of enemies. Defeating the Old One’s Army will provide players various rewards, including weapons, armor, and Defender Medals. These items are well worth overcoming the nefarious Old One’s Army.
The Torch God
The Torch God is an Event where players face an enemy concealed in the form of their most trusted light source, Torches. This divine test has players fight the fiery Torch God, an unseen deity that presides over all Torches, keeping them forever-lit. Should players survive the Torch God’s onslaught of fireballs, they receive the Torch God’s Favor, a consumable item that allows players to convert Torches to a variant of their immediate biome.
The Frost Legion
The Frost Legion is an Event where players must fight against hordes of killer snowmen equipped with snowballs, knives, and Tommy Guns. This frosty incursion only transpires during the Christmas season; after all, nothing says holiday cheer like the bloodthirsty, weapon-toting snowmen of the Frost Legion. If players defeat this army of snowmen, Santa Claus will appear and settle in, joining them until the Christmas season ends.
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The Solar Eclipse
The Solar Eclipse is an Event where the sun is shrouded by the moon, turning the day darker than night and prompting various monstrosities to appear. This celestial occurrence alters the world visually and dramatically changes the behavior of enemies. During the Solar Eclipse, enemy spawn rates increase, enemies can spawn almost anywhere, and new enemies will appear, making daytime far more grueling and deadlier than any night.
“The Frost Legion is approaching from the east!”
“The Frost Legion has arrived!
The Pirate Invasion
The Pirate Invasion is an Event where seafaring miscreants invade players and plunder them for treasure. This surprise ransacking sees various pirates raiding players with waves of enemies that they must defeat to defend their allies and their bounty. Successfully fending against the Pirate Invasion will reward players with various pirate loot and the Pirate NPC, who boasts gear that will make nautical invaders think twice about pillaging.
The Pumpkin Moon
The Pumpkin Moon is an Event where Halloween-themed enemies of ghoulish and horrifying origin invade players. This supernatural raid has players fend against waves of ghastly foes alongside the petrifying Pumpking himself as light from the ominous moon cascades the night sky. If players overcome the sinister monsters and spirits of the Pumpkin Moon, they will receive numerous items and even release the Halloween spirit until dusk.
“Pirates are approaching from the east!”
“The pirates have arrived!”
The Frost Moon
The Frost Moon is an Event where Christmas-themed aggressors of whimsical and wondrous roots assail players. This joyous assault pits players against onslaughts of shockingly merry attackers led by the illustrious Ice Queen herself as the snowman-faced moon illuminates the night sky. Should players dominate this delighted invasion force, their reward will be bountiful items and the emergence of Christmas cheer until nightfall comes.
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Martian Madness
Martian Madness is an Event where aliens invade the planet, using their otherworldly gizmos and gadgets to their advantage. This unearthly encroachment has players utilize their resources to fend against unwavering Martian conquerors seeking to take the world of Terraria. Players that compromise the Martians’ attempts can acquire their extraterrestrial tech, which proves more capable than the unadvanced items found on their planet.
The Lunar Events
The Lunar Events is an Event divided into five stellar happenings involving four Celestial Pillars and the final boss of the game. During this planetary battle, players must protect the world of Terraria from intergalactic threats and the source of much suffering, the Moon Lord himself. If players beat this unfathomably challenging Event, they will have completed the game, leaving nothing more to be done. From then on, players need only equip themselves with exceedingly powerful endgame gear offered by the Lunar Events and relish their victory.
Halloween
Halloween is an Event that happens yearly, allowing Terrarians to embrace the horrific and the paranormal. During this season of ghouls, ghosts, and other horrors, players can dress in costumes, eat candy, and overcome their fears as unspeakable atrocities lurk in the night. Halloween only lasts for a limited time, so players must take advantage of all it offers and embrace the Halloween spirit before it rests for yet another year.
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Christmas
Christmas is an Event that comes every year as Terrarians gather to give and find joy in each other’s company. Throughout this time of gifts, decorations, and merriment, players can spread cheer and offer presents to others without expecting anything in turn. Christmas does not go on very long, meaning players should capitalize on the opportunity to be joyous and welcome Christmas cheer before it fades, disappearing until the season reappears.
Terraria is available on PC, PS Vita, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Wii U, 3DS, IOS, Android, and Google Stadia.
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