Golem

Golem is a Hardmode, post-Plantera boss found in the Jungle Temple.

Summoning
Golem is summoned by activating the Lihzahrd Altar found in the final chamber of the Jungle Temple. Activation requires one Lihzahrd Power Cell, which must be present in the player's inventory. The activation automatically consumes one Power Cell and spawns Golem immediately.

Attacks
Golem's main body cannot move through blocks, but its fist and laser attacks can. Its stone head can also travel through blocks once it detaches in the second stage. On console versions, the stone head cannot pass through blocks once detached, allowing players to trap it by placing blocks.

First form
Golem will shoot ricocheting fireballs, attack with its fists that extend from chains, and jump around. These increase in frequency as each part takes more damage: When the fists are damaged, they will attack more often; when the head is damaged, Golem jumps and shoots more often. Golem's fists can travel through blocks, but have limited range, and will also retract immediately upon being hit with any weapon.


 * When the head falls below half health (8000), all previous attacks continue, but the head will begin to fire lasers that can travel through blocks. It fires more rapidly as it takes more damage and the fists will not retract upon being damaged with a weapon.

Second form
When Golem's stone head has taken full damage, it detaches to reveal its "true" form (this also stops the laser attacks). It's body (9000 health) becomes the target. If the arms have not been destroyed, they will continue to attack the player more rapidly while the body continues to jump around.

The stone head is invulnerable to attacks and will fly around with the ability to travel through blocks. It will fire lasers that can also travel through blocks, and shoot ricocheting fireballs. Both fireballs and lasers are fired more frequently as the body takes more damage. Once the body drops to 0 health, the stone head and any surviving arms will also die. The Golem will always drop one of the first 8 items (not counting Stynger Bolt).

Tips

 * When summoned, Golem will spawn above the Lihzahrd Altar and fall. If you have already beaten the Golem, you can use the Picksaw to pick up the Lihzahrd Altar and move it to a more suitable arena.
 * Golem's fist attack will only fire at you when you are in the middle or to the same side as the fist. A fist will not cross the Golem to strike a player, even if the other fist has been destroyed.
 * Melee weapons can be useful, but ranged weapons are preferable, for example, the piranha gun can do good damage without you ever needing to get close after the piranha latches on.

Trivia

 * A Golem is originally a being from Jewish folklore, created from mud or clay and brought to life through rituals in order to defend townspeople from attacks. The theme persists in stories and video games today.
 * The insignia on Golem's chest is also found on several other Jungle Temple themed items, such as the Heat Ray.