Basilisk

The Basilisk is a hardmode enemy in the Underground Desert biome. They move quickly and resist knockback. It has a rare chance of dropping Sturdy Fossils.

Tips

 * When fighting Basilisks, fighting them from above or with weapons with high knockback is a good idea.

Trivia

 * In mythology, Basilisks are reputed to kill with their gaze or poisonous breath. Fortunately they have no such abilities in Terraria.
 * Also in mythology, basilisks are large snakes.

History
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