Slimes

A green and blue slime in a forest.

Present Slimes appearing during Christmas Slime in Bunny costume for Halloween

Slimes are the most common enemy type. They come in multiple sizes and colors, each with different health and damage. All slimes follow basic Slime AI and attack by hopping onto the player. When a slime is preparing to hop, it bobs up and down rapidly. Slimes float in water.

Slimes spawned on or near the surface are usually neutral and do not chase the player during the day, unless provoked. They become hostile at night. Slimes spawned underground are always hostile. Green, Blue, Red, Purple and Yellow Slimes usually spawn on or near the surface. Mother Slime, Baby Slime, and Black Slime can only be found underground. Pinky may appear anywhere, although rarely.

All types drop 1-2 Gel, except for Corrupt Slime, which drops 2-4 gel, and the Lava Slime, which drops no gel. Gel is a vital ingredient, as it crafts Torches, which are of use throughout all stages of the game.

Quick Answers

What is the behavior of slimes in Terraria?

In Terraria, slimes exhibit a similar set of behavior. They chase the player by jumping towards them and can float on water. They are also capable of jumping up to higher platforms, but they cannot drop down from them. Most of the slimes take damage from lava. However, they will be passive towards any player with the Royal Gel accessory equipped. Other slimes, like the Lava Slime, are exclusive to specific environments like The Underworld.

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What are some special slimes that appear during the Halloween and Christmas events in Terraria?

In Terraria, special slimes appear during the Halloween and Christmas events to add a festive touch to the game. During Halloween, you might encounter a Slime in a Bunny costume, adding a fun and spooky twist to the usual enemies. When Christmas rolls around, the game features Present Slimes, which are perfectly gift-wrapped bundles of slime. These include the White Present Slime and the Green Present Slime, both of which are wonderfully deadly presents for any festive occasion. So, whether it's Halloween or Christmas, Terraria ensures that the slimes are dressed for the occasion!

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What are slime drops in Terraria and what can they be used for?

In Terraria, slimes drop a variety of items that can be used for different purposes. Most of the Slimes drop Gel and Slime Staff, but there are some exceptions. For instance, The King Slime can drop a range of items including the Slime Hook, Slime Gun, and Royal Gel. The Red Slime and other slimes can also drop bonus items if you're lucky. The Dungeon Slime is unique in that it always drops a Golden Key when defeated, which can be used to unlock certain chests in the Dungeon. Remember, slimes will be passive towards any player with the Royal Gel accessory equipped, so it's a handy item to have!

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Variants

Type		Health	Damage	Defense	Coins	Additional info
aTemplate:Il2c	14	6	0	3	Common
bTemplate:Il2c	25	7	2	25	Common
cTemplate:Il2c	35	12	4	8	Common
dTemplate:Il2c	40	12	6	10	Common
eTemplate:Il2c	45	15	7	10	Common
fTemplate:Il2c	45	15	4	20	Has a chance on attack to cause the "Darkness" debuff
gTemplate:Il2c	90	20	7	75	Spawns up to three baby Slimes upon death
hTemplate:Il2c	30	13	4	10	Spawned from killed Mother Slime
iTemplate:Il2c	150	5	5	1	Smallest slime. Spawns very rarely
jTemplate:Il2c	60	18	6	5
kTemplate:Il2c	50	15	3	120	Spawns in Underworld. Immune to lava. Emits orange glow.
kTemplate:Il2c	150	30	7	150	Spawns in Dungeon. Drops a Golden Key on death
lTemplate:Il2c	2000	40	10	1	Drops one piece of Ninja clothes, rare spawn rate, and doesn't follow Slime AI.
rTemplate:Il2c	30	8	4	54	Spawns in Snow biomes.
rTemplate:Il2c	60	12	8	2	Spawns in underground snow biomes. Fires ice spike projectiles (17 damage).
sTemplate:Il2c	35	10	5	25	Spawns during rain.
sTemplate:Il2c	65	28	8	2	Spawns in Underground Jungle. Fires stinger spike projectiles.
r	Bunny Slime	60	12	8	2	Spawns in the forest during Halloween.
r	White Present Slime	25	7	2	25	Spawns in Forest biomes during Christmas. Can drop Giant Bow.
r	Gold Present Slime	23	6	2	25	Spawns in Forest biomes during Christmas. Can drop Giant Bow.
r	Green Present Slime	29	8	3	25	Spawns in Forest biomes during Christmas. Can drop Giant Bow.
r	Red Present Slime	22	5	1	25	Spawns in Forest biomes during Christmas. Can drop Giant Bow.

Hardmode only

Type		Health	Damage	Defense	Coins	Additional info
mTemplate:Il2c	170	55	20	4	Spawns in Corruption. Spawns two/three Slimelings upon death.
sTemplate:Il2c	200	60	26	4	Spawns in Crimson.
qTemplate:Il2c	180	70	30	4	Spawns in Underground Hallow. Glows and has an afterimage.
sTemplate:Il2c	400	85	26	20	Spawns during the Rain in Hallow.
nTemplate:Il2c	90	45	10	1	Spawned from Corrupt Slime.
oTemplate:Il2c	60	45	20	1	Spawns in Corruption and Underground Corruption.
pTemplate:Il2c	150	50	18	4	Spawns in Underground and Cavern. Has a chance to poison.

Notes

• Coin drop rates will vary.
• Nearly all Slimes can drop the Slime Staff upon death, however it's extremely rare (with a drop rate at 0.01%).
• Smaller Slimes may clip through walls and one block holes. Make your house carefully or else Slimes may be able to get in.
• Farming Slimes with a Slime Statue can produce an infinite amount of Gel, which can be helpful for the Flamethrower.
• Aside from the console and mobile exclusive Shadow Slime, no Hardmode slime variant drops the Slime Banner.

History

• 1.2.2: Present Slime variants introduced.

• 1.2.1: Bunny Slime introduced.

• 1.2: Umbrella Slime, Rainbow Slime, Crimslime, Spiked Jungle Slime, Ice Slime and Spiked Ice Slime introduced.

• 1.1: Corrupt Slime, Slimeling, Slimer, Toxic Sludge, and Illuminant Slime introduced.

• 1.0.6.1: Slimes no longer chase the player in water when they are not in aggresive mode.

• 1.0.6:
  • Dungeon Slime introduced.

• 1.0.5:
  • Lava Slime introduced.
  • All slimes now float in liquids (water and, for the Lava Slime, lava) and don't make a splash sound when hitting water.
  • Only one giant slime will appear at a time.

• 1.0.4: King Slime and Jungle Slime introduced.

• Pre-Release: All the various colored slimes, Pinky, Mother and Baby Slimes introduced.