Wyvern

Wyverns are large Hardmode enemies that spawn at high altitudes. They resemble oriental dragons, are long and white, and follow the Worm AI. Arch Wyverns are the bronze-colored -exclusive variants.

They will follow descending players down to ground level, and can fly through blocks, but tend not to fly below ground unless they are Arch Wyverns.

Wyverns will only spawn when the player is a specific amount of feet above the ground (see table). Outside of the Crimson, Corruption, and Dungeon biomes, and except during events, having at least one NPC near the player will also prevent them from spawning. A Wyvern will not spawn if another one is already alive, and like most enemies able to pass through tiles, it will not be able to spawn if the player themselves stays in front of player-placed walls, even if there are valid spawn points for the Wyverns.

Tips

 * As with any multi-segmented enemy, piercing and explosive weapons can strike multiple segments at once, dealing several times their normal damage.
 * Using a bow or repeater with Jester's Arrows or Holy Arrows is a good way to kill the Wyvern.
 * As of, thrown type flails like the Blue Moon or Sunfury are highly effective against Wyverns and can kill them in a single, well aimed hit in normal mode. Sunfury can inflict On Fire! to multiple segments, deal massive damage with few hits.
 * Other useful items for killing Wyverns and other worms are the Shotgun (with Explosive Bullets), the Nimbus Rod, and the.
 * The, obtained from , is also an extremely powerful choice, as it can suck life out of many segments at once.
 * Dodging a Wyvern is crucial, as it is capable of inflicting significant damage.
 * It is easier to fight a Wyvern in Space, as the low gravity helps to dodge its attacks.
 * Engaging a Wyvern with a Gravitation Potion in Space and allowing themselves to free-fall whilst moving horizontally can put the player at almost the same speed as the Wyvern. With adequate movement speed buffs it is possible to match or even outpace it, and while the Wyvern is tailing the player, attacking it with piercing weapons such as the Golden Shower can make short work of it, even in or.
 * Wyverns can be hard to kill in early Hardmode, so it is recommended to stay away from them until better armor and piercing weapons can be obtained.
 * Minecarts and the Unicorn Mount are both faster than a Wyvern.
 * The head of a Wyvern has lower defense than its tail or body segments, making it more vulnerable to damage as it charges the player. However, the head also deals twice the damage as the rest of the body on contact, making it risky to face a Wyvern head on.
 * Arch Wyverns can drop the Shadow Key, however the player has most likely defeated Skeletron already and obtained a shadow key from a Locked Gold Chest in the dungeon.

Trivia

 * Although the name  refers to a type of western dragon depicted as having two wings and two hind legs, but no arms or forelegs, Terrarian Wyverns are shaped after s in Chinese folklore.
 * The Angler mentions in a quest that Wyverns are born and raised as tadpoles called.
 * Wyverns take knockback, while Arch Wyverns do not.
 * The Wyvern strongly resembles Haku's dragon form from the 2001 Japanese animated coming-of-age fantasy movie  (image).
 * According to the Collector's Edition trading card, Wyverns are capable of speaking and were once kind, but the Corruption has made them aggressive.
 * Once Hardmode begins, a Wyvern can sometimes be seen flying in the background as ambience.
 * A cloud in the shape of a Wyvern can also appear in the background.
 * The painting, sold by the Painter, depicts a Wyvern.
 * According to the Bestiary, the Phantasm Dragons are souls of Wyverns summoned with powerful magic.

History
Lindwurm Vouivre 飞龙