Talk:Depth Meter/@comment-72.160.89.199-20120712174429/@comment-24575911-20140625212240

get at least crimson/corruption gear and the minishark

aim for the head only and try to avoid the arms (shooting them is ok but it will make the battle linger)

campfires help too and make sure you have healing potions in your hotbar

if you have it use the ice blade but its not required