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

 * Mods at the official Terraria Forums
 * tModLoader mod browser
 * Mods at the Japanese wiki

External mod wikis
The following mods have their own external wikis: