Basilisk

The Basilisk is a Hardmode enemy found in the Underground Desert Biome. They move quickly and highly resist Knockback, making them a very formidable enemy to fight against. They have a chance of dropping Sturdy Fossils and a rare chance to drop the Ancient Horn, which summons a mount version of the Basilisk.

The Basilisk is essentially a much stronger version of the Antlion Charger.

Tips

 * When fighting Basilisks, fighting them from above or with weapons that deal high Knockback is a good idea.
 * Ranged weapons with a high rate of fire and decent Knockback, such as the MegaShark or Shadowflame Knife, are effective against them from longer distances. However, these weapons have limited range, such as the Shadowflame Knife, or in the case of the Megashark, accuracy best used in medium ranged encounters. Because of that, it is best to walk backward as it approaches or use a Summon to weaken it.

Trivia

 * In mythology, Basilisks are often depicted as snake-like creatures that can kill with their gaze or poisonous breath.
 * Unlike the snake-like Basilisks typically depicted in mythology, the Basilisks in Terraria resemble lizards. They seem to be inspired by the physical appearance of the Thorny Devil lizard, which is a real lizard that is endemic to the deserts, scrubland, and grasslands of Australia.
 * Also unlike mythological Basilisks, the Basilisks in Terraria do not kill the player with their gaze, nor do they have poisonous breath attacks.

History
Basilic 蛇蜥怪