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{{npc infobox
 
| image = Skeletron Head.png
 
| type = Flying Enemy
 
| environment = Dungeon
 
| ai = Head
 
| damage = 9000
 
| life = 9999
 
| defense = 9000
 
| Bone Key|1|100%
 
}}
 
[[Dungeon Guardian]]s are [[enemies]] that guard the [[Dungeon]] against intruders. If a player enters the Dungeon without first killing [[Skeletron]] and travels below zero depth (the vertical center of the map), multiple Dungeon Guardians quickly fly at the player, dealing 9,000 damage each, effectively killing any player instantly. Dungeon Guardians are large, very fast, and travel through [[blocks]].
 
 
Dungeon Guardians are immune to the [[Poisoned]], [[On Fire!]], and [[Cursed Inferno]] [[debuff]]s.
 
 
== Notes ==
 
* Deep caves and [[Chasms]] near the Dungeon should be avoided until Skeletron is defeated, as having a significant portion of the Dungeon on-screen below zero depth is considered being inside it, and Guardians can therefore still spawn.
 
* Killing a Dungeon Guardian is not impossible, though it would take 9,999 hits due to its absurdly high defense. Combined with the fact that you generally need to contend with multiple Guardians at once, victory is highly unlikely without [[mod]]s or hacks.
 
* Entering the Dungeon while fighting Skeletron will still spawn the Dungeon Guardian.
 
 
== Trivia ==
 
* Originally, actual Skeletron Heads were used to guard the Dungeon. Killing all Skeletron Heads would count as defeating Skeletron, so the Dungeon Guardian was created to repair this unintentional behavior.<ref>[http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/1-0-5-changelog.33191/ 1.0.5 Patchlog]: “Entering the dungeon before defeating Skeletron now spawns a new NPC instead of Skeletron’s head. This should fix several issues with that event.”</ref>
 
 
== History ==
 
{{history|1.0.5|Introduced, replacing [[Skeletron Head]]s as the Dungeon's guards.}}
 
{{history|1.2| Now drops Skeleton Key.}}
 
 
== References ==
 
<references/>
 
 
[[pl:Dungeon Guardian]]
 
[[pt:Dungeon Guardian]]
 
{{translation projects}}
 

Revision as of 04:39, 4 October 2013

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What is the role of the Dungeon Guardian in Terraria? toggle section
The Dungeon Guardian in Terraria serves as a formidable protector of the Dungeon. This enemy, which resembles Skeletron's head, is designed to guard against intruders. If a player enters the Dungeon in a world where Skeletron has not been defeated and travels below zero depth, one or more Dungeon Guardians will quickly fly at the player.
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How much damage does the Dungeon Guardian deal in Terraria? toggle section
The Dungeon Guardian in Terraria deals a whopping 1000/2000/3000 damage with each hit. This makes it one of the most formidable foes in the game, capable of instantly killing most players if they are unprepared. So, if you're planning to face this guardian, make sure you're well-equipped and ready for a tough battle!
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What happens if a player enters the Dungeon in a world where Skeletron has not been defeated? toggle section
If a player dares to enter the Dungeon in a world where Skeletron has not been defeated, they're in for a nasty surprise! Dungeon Guardians, the formidable guardians of Terraria, will spawn and attack the player. These dungeon guards are practically invincible and can generally kill most players with a single hit. So, it's best to hit da bricks, skeleton, and defeat Skeletron before venturing into the Dungeon!
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Why is the Dungeon Guardian considered a high threat in Terraria? toggle section
The Dungeon Guardian in Terraria is considered a high threat due to its formidable attributes. It guards the Dungeon against intruders and quickly flies at any player who enters the Dungeon in a world where Skeletron has not been defeated. The Dungeon Guardian deals a whopping 1000/2000/3000 damage each, which can instantly kill most players if they are unprepared. It's also very fast, traveling at around 41 mph in all directions, and can travel through all blocks. Furthermore, any player who attacks a Dungeon Guardian will deal only 1 damage, or 2 for critical hits, making it a tough enemy to defeat. This is why it's often referred to as one of the '3000 hit guardians'.
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What strategies can be used to defeat the Dungeon Guardian in Terraria? toggle section
Defeating the Dungeon Guardian in Terraria requires some strategic planning. One effective method is to lure the Dungeon Guardian into a circular hoik and throw a boomerang, which prevents it from reaching the player while constantly taking damage. Another strategy involves purchasing teleporters from the Steampunker NPC and laying them out apart from each other. The Portal Gun can also be used to keep the player constantly teleporting, making it nearly impossible for the Dungeon Guardian to hit them. Additionally, the Dungeon Guardian is vulnerable to the Frostburn, Stunned, and Bleeding debuffs, which can be used to the player's advantage.
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