Mods

A mod (short for "modification") is community-developed software that customizes Terraria's graphics and/or gameplay elements in some way. Mods are neither developed nor endorsed by Re-Logic.

See The Official Terraria Mods Wiki for information on current mods available for Terraria.

Modding tools

 * tModLoader is a framework and client for creating and loading complex Terraria modifications. It is officially endorsed by Re-Logic and is available through Steam. tModLoader 0.11.7 works with Terraria 1.3.5.3, while support for Terraria 1.4 is in progress.
 * tConfig is a content creation tool and content loader. It works with Terraria 1.1.2.
 * Detox is a client modification that allows customization via the use of plugins.
 * Terraria Custom Content Loader allows using custom sprites, fonts, music, and sounds, and permits using multiple Texture Packs at the same time. It works with Terraria 1.2.4.1.
 * tAPI allows creation, management and playing of multiple mods at once. tAPI works with Terraria 1.2.4.1.
 * Terraria Tweaker 2 allows customization of game mechanics & behavior with its included patches. Users can create their own modifications by writing plugin code. Terraria Tweaker 2 works with Terraria 1.4.2.2 and Terraria 1.3.5.3.
 * TerrariaPatcher allows customization of game mechanics & behavior with its included patches and plugins. Users can create their own modifications by writing plugin code. TerrariaPatcher works with Terraria 1.3.5.3 and tModLoader 0.11.4.0.

Mod lists

 * Official Terraria Mods Wiki
 * Mods at the official Terraria Forums
 * Mods at the Japanese wiki

External mod wikis
The following mods have their own external wikis. Note that many mods not listed here have their wikis on the Official Terraria Mods Wiki.