World size

Map Size refers to the size of a Terraria world. Upon creation, you can select either "small", "medium", or "large" for the size of the map you generate.

Dimensions of the different map sizes are as follows: (one block = two feet)

Map Size Comparison
Different world sizes may be better suited for different purposes. Players may find that creating many small worlds may be more efficient than creating large worlds due to the amount of memory needed.

Advantages of Small Worlds

 * It is easier to find the Dungeon, Oceans, and The Jungle
 * Less digging is required to reach the Underworld
 * Floating Islands are lower
 * The world saves and loads faster

Advantages of Large Worlds

 * There is more space to build and explore
 * There are more total chests and pots underground per world
 * There are many floating islands
 * The dungeon is larger