Guide:Queen Slime strategies

Spawn Conditions
Queen Slime can be summoned by using a Gelatin Crystal, found in the Underground Hallow in the same places that Crystal Shards spawn.

Armor

 * or is helpful for all classes
 * Summoners and Mages can use
 * Melee and Ranged classes can use

Weapons
It's important to have weapons that can deal with the crowd of slimes that she summons, as well as weapons that can reach her in her winged form.


 * For Melee users:


 * For Ranged users:
 * The or  with Crystal Darts is useful due to its high damage output and its semi-homing ricochet ability, which can kill all of the nearby slimes that are summoned.


 * For Magic users:


 * The dropped by hallowed mimics can deal good damage to Queen Slime and the slimes she summons because of its piercing ability
 * The can deal high damage to the Queen Slime because of her large hitbox, but it will not deal with the smaller slimes well.
 * The Meteor Staff is a high damage weapon that can be used for most bosses at this point in the game, but it uses a lot of mana very quickly, so a lot of mana potions will be required


 * For Summoners
 * The Pirate Staff is the highest damage summon weapon available at this point in the game if no mechanical bosses have been defeated
 * The Sanguine Staff can be used as alternative that requires less grinding to get

Accessores
There are many great accessories available at this point.


 * The (or any of its upgrades such as the Star Veil) will make the variety of attacks much more survivable.
 * are the best wings available at this stage, but are reasonable substitutes.  or better will provide better ground movement. Those two accessories will allow you to move almost freely through the air and on the ground.
 * The or its upgrades prevents knockback and it is practically mandatory for melee users, but useful for any class.
 * The is a defensive accessory that reduces damage if your health starts getting low. The Expert mode exclusive  is also effective.
 * The enhances survivability by providing regeneration and reducing the duration of Potion Sickness. To reduce the potion cooldown, it only needs to be equipped during the instant a health potion is drunk.
 * An Emblem provides additional damage for your primary damage type;
 * Yoyo fighters should use a Yoyo Bag, as it doubles a yoyo's damage output, as well as providing 2 extra counterweights that can do a bit more damage.
 * should be used if using a Daedalus Stormbow or any Repeater with Jester/Unholy arrows.
 * Magic users who wish to rely less on Mana Potions can equip a pair of /. Slimes drop mana stars frequently.
 * provides a generic increase to DPS and is a decent filler accessory.

As with most situations in general, it is best to reforge your accessories with damage, critical strike chance or defense increasing modifiers.

Potions

 * ,, , and will greatly increase survivability.
 * Any food item that provides the buff is good.
 * is a must for mages.
 * will increase mobility.
 * and will improve DPS.
 * ,, or  and  will further improve it for Mages, Rangers, Melee, and Summoner users respectively.

Specific Strategies
During the second stage, Queen Slime follows a fairly predictable pattern. The player can run back and forth on a long platform, jumping over projectiles, and Queen Slime will remain at roughly the same height the entire time, making targeting easier.