FAQ

General Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I buy Terraria?

A: It is available for purchase on Steam.

Q: How much is Terraria?

A: Terraria costs $9.99 in the US, £5.99 in the UK and 9.99€ in Europe, though Valve sometimes puts it on sale or in a bundle.

Q: Is this game a copy of Minecraft?

A: This game is not a copy of Minecraft, however it is the same genre as Minecraft. The first thing is that Minecraft is a three dimensional game in which you build and explore while Terraria is a two dimensional game in which you fight, build and explore. Both games are technically "Sandbox" games, but Terraria is much more RPG-orientated, whereas Minecraft is more Building-Orientated.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Game
Q: Are there Boss monsters in Terraria?

A: Yes. See monsters for more information.

Q: How do I keep Monsters from spawning in my buildings?

A: Placing any walls will stop monsters from spawning. Additionally, having several NPC homes in close proximity will cause Monsters to avoid that area (with the exception of Blood Moons and Goblin Army Attacks.)

Q: Where do I find ____ ore?

A: Underground, with the exception of Meteorite and Demonite Ores. A Meteor has to fall for Meteorite to appear, and you can only find very small traces of Demonite hidden in the underground or large amounts by killing bosses. Hellstone can only be found in the deepest reaches of The Underworld. Cobalt, Mythril and Adamantite can only be found by entering hardmode and breaking Demon Altars

Q: How do I remove background walls, furniture, and other constructions?

A: A hammer/hamdrax/axe is used for these purposes.

'''Q: I cannot find any ores! Do you have any tips?'''

A: Ores can be easily found in naturally generated caves, and usually are accompanied by Stone. If you are exploring, remember to light up dark places obstructed by dirt, etc. that you cannot see, with torches. You can also use a Spelunker Potion to light up ores and other treasures.

Q: I noticed some vines in a cave, what are they good for?

A: The main purpose of the vines is to obstruct your sight down caves. You can cut them down by hitting them with any weapons/tools, but they won't drop anything and will grow back in a day or two. The only way to permanently remove vines are by removing the "grass ceilings" and make sure no grass spreads there by blocking its path.

'''Q: I also found some mushrooms. What can I do with those?'''

A: You can eat them directly and restore 15 points of health. However, you can turn a single mushroom into 2 Lesser Healing Potions fairly easily, which will restore 50 health points each.

'''Q: I saw some purple grass, and as I got closer the sky turned yellow. What's that?'''

A: This is The Corruption. The Corruption is like a disease, and will infect regular grass upon contact. It's filled with dangerous monsters, but is also filled with loads of rare stuff. It's a high risk, high reward kind of thing. You should wait with exploring The Corruption until you have good armor and weapons. You can purify corrupted areas by scattering Purification Powder (purchasable from the Dryad, who is found after killing a boss) and you can prevent The Corruption from spreading by planting Sunflowers or placing Stone in the ground, which act like barriers.

Q: How do I get other NPC's to appear in my house/town?

A: An NPC will not appear unless there is a home available for them, so make sure you have extra home/rooms just in case. Keep in mind that the Guide will take over your first home if it meets the required criteria.

Q: I found a strange glowing altar, what is it?

A: This is a Demon Altar, Hitting it with a Hammer will deduct half of your health. You can't destroy the Demon Altar by hitting the blocks under it either. At the Demon Altar you can craft items that summon bosses on use. It's useful to record the location if it's reasonably close, however since they are common it shouldn't be that hard to find one; especially if you can handle Chasms in The Corruption. They can also be used to craft the legendary Night's Edge, a very strong end-game sword. Demon Altars can, however, be destroyed by a Pwnhammer, an item obtained by killing the Wall of Flesh in the Underworld. Destroying a Demon Altar will "bless" your world by placing either Mythril, Adamantite or Cobalt ore in random locations in your world.

Q: Can I have a private stash to keep my items in?

A: Yes, Piggy Banks and Safes play the role of private stashes. Your character file will hold data, so you can safely switch between Worlds and Servers, and any items you've stored inside will still be there if you access one from other worlds/servers.

'''Q: I was told there was magic in this game! Where is it?'''

A: To begin using magic, you first need some Mana. Mana can be obtained by gathering 10 Fallen Stars during the night, and then crafting them into a Mana Crystal. Using your first Mana Crystal will allow you to begin to use magic. However, you will need some Spells before you can make use of your newfound Mana!