Sand Elemental

    

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Sand ElementalHardmode exclusive

 Classic

 Expert

 Master

Statistics

Type	Enemy
Environment	Sandstorm
AI Type	Sand Elemental AI
Damage	40/80/120 (contact) 6088132 (Ancient Storm)
Max Life	5000/10000/15000
Defense	30
KB Resist	95%/96% (when >50% health) 100% (when ≤50% health)
Banner	Sand Elemental Banner
Immune to

Drops

Coins	150375

• Item (Quantity)Rate
• Forbidden Fragment
  100%

Sounds

Hurt
Killed
Ancient Storm attack

• Internal NPC ID: 541

The Sand Elemental's Ancient Storm Attack

The Sand Elemental is a rare Hardmode enemy which spawns in the Desert during a Sandstorm. She is guaranteed to drop a Forbidden Fragment, the main ingredient for the Forbidden armor as well as the Spirit Flame. It also allows the player to craft the Sandstorm in a Bottle, which may be useful in worlds without a Pyramid.

Sand Elementals attack by summoning three Ancient Storms randomly around the general location of the player. The distance between them varies, and they remain stationary for their lifespan. Sand Elementals cannot travel through blocks, and fly in a non-linear pattern. They attempt to move towards the player and get faster as their health depletes.

She is one of the few entities that can be detected by the Lifeform Analyzer or its upgrades.

Quick Answers

What is the main ingredient dropped by the Sand Elemental for the Forbidden armor?

The main ingredient dropped by the Sand Elemental for the Forbidden armor is the Forbidden Fragment.

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How does the Sand Elemental attack during a Sandstorm?

The Sand Elemental, a rare Hardmode enemy in the game Terraria, attacks during a Sandstorm by summoning three Ancient Storms randomly around the general location of the player. These Ancient Storms remain stationary for the duration of their existence. The Sand Elemental is known for its unique attack style, making it a challenging opponent during a Sandstorm event in the Desert biome.

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What item can be crafted using the Forbidden Fragment dropped by the Sand Elemental?

The Forbidden Fragment dropped by the Sand Elemental can be used to craft several items. Some of these include the Forbidden armor, the Spirit Flame, and the Sandstorm in a Bottle. The Sandstorm in a Bottle may be particularly useful in worlds without a Pyramid.

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Can the Sand Elemental be considered a 'sand snowman on the beach' in the game?

While the Sand Elemental from Terraria is indeed a creature made of sand, it's not quite accurate to describe it as a 'sand snowman on the beach'. The Sand Elemental is a powerful earth elemental drawn forth by intense sandstorms, with stats comparable to a boss. It's not a playful or decorative figure like a sand snowman, but rather a formidable enemy to be reckoned with!

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Tips

• The Ancient Storms cannot pass through blocks. Standing underneath a platform of solid blocks will make the Sand Elemental unable to hit the player with Ancient Storms.
• Using the Rod of Discord to teleport to the other side of the Ancient Storms may be useful; however, it inflicts the Chaos State debuff after use, so the player should be careful with how often they use it. The Rod of Harmony also works, but without the debuff, so it'd be a better choice.
• can also perform a similar functuon, but without the debuff.
• The Sand Elemental deals much more damage with her Ancient Storms than by contact, which can be exploited to avoid most of her damage through invincibility frames.
• It might be preferable to lure the Sand Elemental out of the Desert biome to avoid the other powerful enemies that spawn during a Sandstorm, like Dune Splicers and Sand Sharks.
• Using a mount that offers infinite flight may be useful, as it can allow you to stay well above the range of most enemies in the Desert, letting you focus almost exclusively on moving left and right to dodge the Ancient Storms, trivializing the fight. This is particularly helpful in Master Mode, as you can use the Pirate Ship Mount from the Pirate Invasion, which can be obtained before fighting any major Hardmode bosses.
• Using a Water Candle can increase the chances of the Sand Elemental spawning, so it's best to bring one with you to increase the chance of it spawning.

Trivia

• Elementals are magical entities who embody or personify a force of nature. Historically, elementals personify one of the four Classical elements: earth, water, air, or fire (sometimes plant, but never Aether). In the fantasy role-playing game Dungeon & Dragons, elementals which are fusions and other unconventional elementals have been introduced.
• The Sand Elemental is the only Hardmode surface Desert enemy that has no Corruption, Crimson, and Hallow variations.
• Similar to the Dreadnautilus and the Ice Golem, the Sand Elemental is not a boss or mini-boss even though she has stats comparable to a boss. This is evidenced by her lack of a Boss health bar, the fact that she drops a banner, not a trophy, and the fact that it does not drop a Relic in Master Mode.

The Bestiary entry for the Sand Elemental: "The most intense sandstorms draw forth powerful earth elementals. With this feminine form, her tornadoes tear all asunder."

History

 PC version

• Desktop 1.3.3: Introduced.

 Console version

• Console 1.17: Introduced.

 Nintendo Switch version

• Switch 1.0.1096.2: Introduced.

 Mobile version

• Mobile 1.4.0.5.0: Introduced.