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Sun and moon as seen during the event

A Solar Eclipse is a Hardmode event that occurs rarely after at least one Mechanical Boss has been defeated. A Solar Eclipse has a 1/20 (5%) chance of occurring on any particular day (for comparison, the Blood Moon has a 7/72, or 9.72% chance, each night.) It is also possible to summon a Solar Eclipse using a Solar Tablet, which is made from Solar Tablet Fragments, which are obtained from Lihzahrds, Flying Snakes, and Lihzahrd Chests in the Jungle Temple. The tablet itself can also be found in Lihzahrd Chests.

During a Solar Eclipse, unique and difficult enemies spawn at very high rates, even near NPCs. The event lasts for one entire day, from sunrise to sunset, regardless of the number of enemies that have been killed. The moon is visible in front of the sun, causing the ambient light level to drop to near-nighttime levels.

A Solar Eclipse is announced at the beginning of a day with the message, "A solar eclipse is happening!" The event only affects the surface layer, and can be avoided by burrowing well into the underground layer or below, or by using an Enchanted Sundial, but this carries the risk of triggering other events.

Content

Achievement

Kill the Sun is the achievement you earn for surviving your first Solar Eclipse.

Notes

It is possible for other events to occur at the same time as a Solar Eclipse, such as a Goblin Invasion or a Pirate Invasion. Other events may cancel Solar Eclipse enemy spawns (except in the PC version after 1.3.0.1).
Before defeating Plantera on the PC version and always in other versions, Swamp Things seem to be the most common Solar Eclipse enemies to spawn, followed by Frankensteins, Reapers, and Vampires, with Eyezor being the least common.
Unlike a Blood Moon, the Solar Eclipse allows only its own enemies to spawn on the surface, where Blood Moons have most regular enemies (with a few exceptions such as Dripplers and Blood Zombies). The only exceptions to this rule are the surface Corruption, Crimson, and Ocean.
A Solar Eclipse can occur the day before or after a Blood Moon. One will not affect the chances of the other following, and the same event can follow the next day or night as well.
It is important to note that the more difficult enemies (with more powerful item drops) will not spawn as soon as the event is available. Reapers and Mothrons will only spawn after defeating all three Mechanical Bosses; Butchers, NailHeads, Deadly Spheres, Psychos, and Dr. ManFlies will only spawn after defeating Plantera.
On the Mobile version, if you quit the game when the Solar Eclipse message is shown, the event will not occur.

Wyverns are more likely to spawn.

Tips

For more elaborate strategies on defeating Solar Eclipse, including weapon and arena recommendations, see Guide:Defending against events.

Like the Blood Moon, the effects of Water Candles and Battle Potions stack with the event's spawn rate, increasing the chances for rare drops.

Trivia

File:Eclipse 1.3.png

Solar Eclipse enemies (including those in 1.3.0.1) and their relationship to classic 20th century horror films.

Every enemy that spawns during a Solar Eclipse (barring the Reaper and Eyezor) share the theme of classic 20th century horror films. (See image on the right and each enemy's individual page for movie references.)
The type of Solar Eclipse experienced is an annular solar eclipse.
When loading a world with a Solar Eclipse in progress, the sun that rises and sets on the loading screen is also in its eclipsed state.
The moon icon of the Sextant turns red.
Originally, another enemy was planned for the Solar Eclipse, named the Severed Hand (it can still be seen in the image to the right). It exists within the game files, but it was unimplemented for unknown reasons.

History

1.3.0.4: Chance of a natural solar eclipse occurring decreased.

1.3.0.1:
- Can now be summoned manually using a Solar Tablet.
- Added Dr. ManFly, Mothron, Nailhead, Fritz, The Possessed, Butcher, Deadly Sphere, Creature from the Deep and Psycho along with their banners and drops.
- Changed sprite for Swamp Thing.

1.2.2: NPCs will now shelter in their housings during a solar eclipse.

1.2.1.2: No longer requires defeating Plantera to happen, only defeating a Mechanical Boss.

1.2.0.3.1: Now only occurs after defeating Plantera. [1]

1.2.0.3:
- Slightly increased the chance for an eclipse to happen, from 1/30 to 1/25, but they will now only happen after killing a Mechanical Boss.
- Eclipses are no longer persistent between worlds.

1.2: Introduced.

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+[[File:BiomeBannerSolarEclipse.png|center]]
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+[[File:Solar_Eclipse Terraria.png|thumb|Sun and moon as seen during the event]]
-[[File:2015-07-01_00004.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[King Slime]] spawning during Slime Rain. Note the drops of slime in the background.]]
-'''Slime Rain''' is a minor [[event]] that consists of frequent spawns of Green, Blue and Purple [[Slime]]s, most of which fall from the sky. This rain continues until 150 slimes have been defeated, at which point [[King Slime]] will spawn; if King Slime has previously been defeated, he will spawn after only 75 kills. The event ends shortly after he is defeated. This event can happen simultaneously to a Blood Moon, the two series of monsters spawning together.
+A '''Solar Eclipse''' is a [[Hardmode]] [[event]] that occurs rarely after at least one [[Mechanical Boss]] has been defeated. A Solar Eclipse has a 1/20 (5%) chance of occurring on any particular [[day]] (for comparison, the [[Blood Moon]] has a 7/72, or 9.72% chance, each [[night]].) It is also possible to summon a Solar Eclipse using a [[Solar Tablet]], which is made from [[Solar Tablet Fragments]], which are obtained from [[Lihzahrd]]s, [[Flying Snake]]s, and [[Lihzahrd Chest]]s in the [[Jungle Temple]]. The tablet itself can also be found in Lihzahrd Chests.
-Upon completing the event, the player receives the '''Sticky Situation''' [[achievement]].
+During a Solar Eclipse, unique and difficult [[enemies]] spawn at very high rates, even near [[NPC]]s. The event lasts for one entire day, from sunrise to sunset, regardless of the number of enemies that have been killed. The moon is visible in front of the sun, causing the ambient light level to drop to near-nighttime levels.
-The event can also end after enough time has passed, however King Slime won't spawn, and the Sticky Situation achievement will not be received.
+A Solar Eclipse is announced at the beginning of a day with the message, "A solar eclipse is happening!" The event only affects the [[surface]] [[layer]], and can be avoided by burrowing well into the [[underground]] layer or below, or by using an [[Enchanted Sundial]], but this carries the risk of triggering other events.
 ==Content==
 {{Biome
 |monsters=<nowiki />
-:{{item link|Blue Slime|size=20px}}
+:{{item link|Swamp Thing|size=20px}}
-:{{item link|Green Slime|size=20px}}
+:{{item link|Vampire|size=20px}}
-:{{item link|Purple Slime|size=20px}}
+:{{item link|Eyezor|size=20px}}
-:{{item link|Pinky|size=10px}}
+:{{item link|Frankenstein|size=20px}}
-:{{item link|King Slime|size=40px}}
+:{{item link|The Possessed|size=20px}} {{pc icon}}
+:{{item link|Fritz|size=20px}} {{pc icon}}
+:{{il2l|Creature from the Deep|Creature from <br /> the Deep|size=20px}} {{pc icon}}
+'''After defeating all <br /> [[Mechanical Bosses]]:'''
-|drop=
+:{{item link|Reaper|size=20px}}
-'''From [[Blue Slime]], [[Green Slime]], <br /> and [[Purple Slime]]''':
-:{{item link|Gel}}
+:{{item link|Mothron|size=60px}} {{pc icon}}
+:{{item link|Baby Mothron|size=30px}} {{pc icon}}
-'''From [[Pinky]]''':
+'''After defeating [[Plantera]] {{pc icon}}:'''
-:{{item link|Pink Gel}}
+:{{item link|Butcher|size=20px}}
+:{{item link|Nailhead|size=20px}}
+:{{item link|Deadly Spheres|size=20px}}
+:{{item link|Psycho|size=20px}}
+:{{item link|Dr. ManFly|size=20px}}
+|drop=<nowiki />
-'''From [[King Slime]]''':
+'''[[Banner]]s:'''
-:{{item link|Solidifier|size=20px}}
-:{{item link|Royal Gel|size=20px}}
+:{{item link|Swamp Thing Banner}}
-:{{item link|Ninja Hood|size=20px}}
+:{{item link|Vampire Banner}}
-:{{item link|Ninja Shirt|size=20px}}
+:{{item link|Eyezor Banner}}
-:{{item link|Ninja Pants|size=20px}}
+:{{item link|Frankenstein Banner}}
+:{{item link|The Possessed Banner}} {{pc icon}}
+:{{item link|Fritz Banner}} {{pc icon}}
+:{{item link|Creature from the Deep Banner}} {{pc icon}}
+:{{item link|Reaper Banner}}
+:{{item link|Mothron Banner}} {{pc icon}}
+:{{item link|Butcher Banner}} {{pc icon}}
+:{{item link|Nailhead Banner}} {{pc icon}}
+:{{item link|Psycho Banner}} {{pc icon}}
+:{{item link|Dr. Man Fly Banner}} {{pc icon}}
+:{{item link|Deadly Sphere Banner}} {{pc icon}}
+'''From [[Reaper]]''':
-|drop2=
+:{{item link|Death Sickle|size=20px}}
-'''From King Slime (cont.):'''
-:{{item link|Lesser Healing Potion}}
-:{{item link|Slimy Saddle|size=20px}}
-:{{item link|Slime Gun|size=20px}}
-:{{item link|Slime Hook|size=20px}}
-:{{item link|King Slime Trophy|size=20px}}
-:{{item link|King Slime Mask|size=20px}}
-'''During [[Expert Mode]]'''
+'''From [[Eyezor]]''':
-:{{item link|Treasure Bag (King Slime)|size=20px}}
+: {{item link|Eye Spring|size=20px}}
+|drop2=<nowiki />
+'''From [[Vampire]]''':
+: {{item link|Broken Bat Wing|size=20px}}
+: {{item link|Moon Stone|size=20px}}
+'''From [[Mothron]] {{pc icon}}''':
+: {{item link|Broken Hero Sword|size=20px}}
+: {{il2l|The Eye of Cthulhu|size=20px|note=(Post-Plantera)}}
+: {{il2l|Mothron Wings|size=20px|note=(Post-Plantera)}}
+'''From [[Deadly Spheres]] {{pc icon}}''':
+: {{item link|Deadly Sphere Staff|size=20px}}
+'''From [[Psycho]] {{pc icon}}''':
+: {{item link|Psycho Knife|size=20px}}
+'''From [[Butcher]] {{pc icon}}''':
+: {{item link|Butcher's Chainsaw|size=20px}}
+'''From [[Dr. ManFly]] {{pc icon}}''':
+: {{item link|Toxic Flask|size=20px}}
+'''From [[Creature from the Deep]] {{pc icon}}''':
+: {{item link|Neptune's Shell|size=20px}}
+'''From [[Nailhead]] {{pc icon}}''':
+: {{item link|Nailgun|size=20px}}
+: {{il2l|Nail|size=8px|note=(Always with Nailgun)}}
+|sold=<nowiki />
+'''From the [[Cyborg]]:'''
+: {{item link|Rocket IV|size=15px}}
+'''From [[Steampunker]]:'''
+: {{il2l|Red Solution|size=10px|note=(Crimson World)}}
+: {{il2l|Purple Solution|size=10px|note=(Corrupt World)}}
 }}
-== History ==
+== Achievement ==
+[[File:Achievement_Kill_the_Sun.png]] '''Kill the Sun''' is the [[achievement]] you earn for surviving your first Solar Eclipse.
-{{history|1.3.0.1|Introduced.}}
+==Notes==
+* It is possible for other events to occur at the same time as a Solar Eclipse, such as a [[Goblin Invasion]] or a [[Pirate Invasion]]. Other events may cancel Solar Eclipse enemy spawns (except in the {{Desktop version}} after [[1.3.0.1]]).
+* Before defeating [[Plantera]] on the {{Desktop version}} and always in other versions, [[Swamp Thing]]s seem to be the most common Solar Eclipse enemies to spawn, followed by [[Frankenstein]]s, [[Reaper]]s, and [[Vampire]]s, with [[Eyezor]] being the least common.
+* Unlike a Blood Moon, the Solar Eclipse allows only its own enemies to spawn on the surface, where Blood Moons have most regular enemies (with a few exceptions such as Dripplers and Blood Zombies). The only exceptions to this rule are the surface [[Corruption]], [[Crimson]], and [[Ocean]].
+* A Solar Eclipse can occur the day before or after a Blood Moon. One will not affect the chances of the other following, and the same event can follow the next day or night as well.
+* It is important to note that the more difficult enemies (with more powerful item drops) will not spawn as soon as the event is available. [[Reaper]]s and [[Mothron]]s will only spawn after defeating all three [[Mechanical Bosses]]; [[Butcher]]s, [[NailHead]]s, [[Deadly Sphere]]s, [[Psycho]]s, and [[Dr. ManFly|Dr. ManFlies]] will only spawn after defeating [[Plantera]].
+* On the {{Mobile version}}, if you quit the game when the Solar Eclipse message is shown, the event will not occur.
+Wyverns are more likely to spawn.
+== Tips ==
+{{strategies|Guide:Defending against events}}
+* Like the [[Blood Moon]], the effects of [[Water Candle]]s and [[Battle Potion]]s stack with the event's spawn rate, increasing the chances for rare drops.
+== Trivia ==
+[[File:Eclipse 1.3.png|thumbnail|Solar Eclipse enemies (including those in 1.3.0.1) and their relationship to classic 20th century horror films.]]
+* Every enemy that spawns during a Solar Eclipse (barring the Reaper and Eyezor) share the theme of classic 20th century horror films. ''(See image on the right and each enemy's individual page for movie references.)''
+* The type of Solar Eclipse experienced is an annular solar eclipse.
+* When loading a world with a Solar Eclipse in progress, the sun that rises and sets on the loading screen is also in its eclipsed state.
+* The moon icon of the [[Sextant]] turns red.
+* Originally, another enemy was planned for the Solar Eclipse, named the [[Severed Hand]] (it can still be seen in the image to the right). It exists within the game files, but it was unimplemented for unknown reasons.
+==History==
+{{history|1.3.0.4| Chance of a natural solar eclipse occurring decreased. }}
+{{history|1.3.0.1|
+**Can now be summoned manually using a [[Solar Tablet]].
+**Added [[Dr. ManFly]], [[Mothron]], [[Nailhead]], [[Fritz]], [[The Possessed]], [[Butcher]], [[Deadly Sphere]], [[Creature from the Deep]] and [[Psycho]] along with their banners and drops.
+**Changed sprite for [[Swamp Thing]].}}
+{{history|1.2.2| [[NPC]]s will now shelter in their housings during a solar eclipse.}}
+{{history|1.2.1.2|No longer requires defeating Plantera to happen, only defeating a Mechanical Boss.}}
+{{history|1.2.0.3.1|Now only occurs after defeating Plantera. [https://twitter.com/Demilogic/status/388694564728360961]}}
+{{history|1.2.0.3|
+**Slightly increased the chance for an eclipse to happen, from 1/30 to 1/25, but they will now only happen after killing a Mechanical Boss.
+**Eclipses are no longer persistent between worlds.}}
+{{history|1.2|Introduced.}}
+{{events}}
+[[Category:Random events]]
-[[fr:Pluie de Slime]]
+[[fr:Éclipse Solaire]]
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Solar Eclipse
Characters	Unique Drops		For Sale
Swamp Thing Vampire Eyezor Frankenstein The Possessed Template:Pc icon Fritz Template:Pc icon Template:Il2l Template:Pc icon After defeating all Mechanical Bosses: Reaper Mothron Template:Pc icon Baby Mothron Template:Pc icon After defeating Plantera Template:Pc icon: Butcher Nailhead Deadly SpheresDeadly Spheres Psycho Dr. ManFlyDr. ManFly	Banners: Swamp Thing Banner Vampire Banner Eyezor Banner Frankenstein Banner The Possessed Banner Template:Pc icon Fritz Banner Template:Pc icon Creature from the Deep Banner Template:Pc icon Reaper Banner Mothron Banner Template:Pc icon Butcher Banner Template:Pc icon Nailhead Banner Template:Pc icon Psycho Banner Template:Pc icon Dr. Man Fly Banner Template:Pc icon Deadly Sphere Banner Template:Pc icon From Reaper: Death Sickle From Eyezor: Eye Spring	From Vampire: Broken Bat Wing Moon Stone From Mothron Template:Pc icon: Broken Hero Sword Template:Il2l Template:Il2l From Deadly Spheres Template:Pc icon: Deadly Sphere Staff From Psycho Template:Pc icon: Psycho Knife From Butcher Template:Pc icon: Butcher's Chainsaw From Dr. ManFly Template:Pc icon: Toxic Flask From Creature from the Deep Template:Pc icon: Neptune's Shell From Nailhead Template:Pc icon: NailgunNailgun Template:Il2l	From the Cyborg: Rocket IV From Steampunker: Template:Il2l Template:Il2l

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