
Obtained from
The Extractinator or Silt Extractinator[1] is an item that converts Silt, Slush, and Desert Fossils into all sorts of goodies and rewards such as ores, coins, and gems. On the
Desktop version,
Console version, and
Mobile version, it can also convert Glowing Mosses into all kinds of regular mosses, and fishing trash into low level bait.
It can be obtained from multiple sources, with a 4.9% chance of spawning in Frozen Chests, a 5% chance of spawning in Gold Chests in the Underground and Cavern layers, and a 1.86% chance of being dropped by opening Wooden Crates.
Underground Cabins in the Underground Desert(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) also have a chance to contain an Extractinator as part of the random decor.
To use the Extractinator, it first needs to be placed in the world. Afterward, suitable blocks need to be consumed (with the ⚒ Use / Attack key) directly on the Extractinator within its 3×3 frame. Holding the Auto Select key and clicking on the Extractinator will automatically insert extractable items from the player's inventory without having to pick them up manually.
Feeding blocks to the Extractinator is the only way to obtain Amber Mosquitoes, and, along with opening crates, the only reliable way to obtain a world's alternative pre-Hardmode ores. This is a great way to obtain ore and coins in the early game.
Crafting
Used in
Possible conversions
Notes
- Despite increasing block placement speed, neither the Builder Potion, Brick Layer, nor Architect Gizmo Pack cause blocks to be processed more quickly. The speed depends solely on the block's use time.[2]
- The world-generated ores appear with equal chances as their alternatives, e.g., the Extractinator produces an equal chance of Gold Ore and Platinum Ore, regardless of which is found underground in that world.
- Unlike crates, the Extractinator will not provide Hardmode ores even if the world is in Hardmode. It will not produce high-tier pre-Hardmode ores such as Demonite, either.
- 999 Silt or Slush Blocks yield a fair collection of loot. The table below breaks down, prorates, and summarizes the sale prices.
- (Old-gen console and 3DS versions) Most of the gems are much more valuable when crafted into Stained Glass: Each gem except Diamond makes 1 GC worth of Stained Glass.
- The gems can also be crafted into Gemcorns, to grow more gems directly.
- Diamonds cannot be turned into Stained Glass or anything else with a higher sale price than the gems.
- Amber can be crafted into Crate Potions, which allow fishing for crate loot worth far more than the Amber's sale price.
- If processing Desert Fossils, the resulting Sturdy Fossils have no sell value themselves, but used in a number of recipes, notably Scarab Bombs(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions). Any excess can be turned into Bone Throwing Knives and sold that way.
- Notice how much of the total average payoff comes from the small chance of obtaining Platinum Coins. The total yields are normally 8 GC or 9 GC or so lower, but with a 6%–7% chance per 1000 blocks of a platinum jackpot.
Average sale prices of Extractinator output per 1000
Items |
Silt/Slush |
Desert Fossil
|
Chance of Platinum Coins |
9 GC |
8 GC
|
Other Coins |
15 GC20 SC |
13 GC18 SC
|
Ores |
8 GC65 SC |
7 GC79 SC
|
Diamonds |
1 GC18 SC |
53 SC
|
Chance of Amber Mosquito |
75 SC |
2 GC3 SC
|
Amber |
3 GC39 SC |
6 GC23 SC
|
Other Gems |
2 GC35 SC |
1 GC6 SC
|
(Old-gen console and 3DS versions) Other Gems as Stained Glass |
19 GC60 SC |
8 GC85 SC
|
Sturdy Fossils as Bone Throwing Knife |
n/a |
3 GC25 SC
|
Total without crafting |
40 GC52 SC |
38 GC82 SC
|
Total with crafting |
54 GC38 SC |
43 GC63 SC
|
Tips
- If processing a large quantity of blocks, it may be helpful to clear out inventory space (16 or 17 slots) so the rewarded items are not deposited on the ground.
- When trying to find an Extractinator it is easiest to look in the Underground Desert(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) since most underground houses have an Extractinator.
- Due to the dangers of the Underground Desert, the lower chances of getting ores/coins/gems (but Amber) and how common Silt is in other biomes, Desert Fossil is a less viable option for getting ores/coins/gems.
Trivia
History
References
- ↑ Map Object name
- ↑ Information taken from the
Desktop 1.3.5.3 source code, method PlaceThing()
in Terraria.Player.cs
. There may be inaccuracies, as the current
Desktop version is 1.4.4.9.
Themed
(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Bone Welder(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Decay Chamber(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Flesh Cloning Vat(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Glass Kiln(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Honey Dispenser(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Ice Machine(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Lihzahrd Furnace(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Living Loom(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Sky Mill(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Solidifier
- Steampunk Boiler(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Ash Wood(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Bamboo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Bone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Boreal Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Cactus
- Crystal(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Dead Man's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Dungeon
- Blue(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Green(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Pink(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Dynasty(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Ebonwood
- Flesh(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Frozen
- Glass(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Granite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Gold
- Golden(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Golf Chest(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Honey
- Ivy
- Lesion(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Lihzahrd
- Living Wood
- Marble(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Martian(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Mushroom
- Nebula(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Obsidian(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Palm Wood(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Pearlwood
- Pumpkin(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Reef(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Rich Mahogany
- Sandstone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Shadewood
- Shadow
- Slime
- Skyware
- Solar(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Spider(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Spooky(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Stardust(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Steampunk(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Vortex(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Water
- Web Covered
- Pylons(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Bars
- Books
- Bottle
- Bowls
- Butterfly Jars
- Cages
- Coin Piles(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Christmas Tree
- Coral
- Crates
- Crystal Shard
- Decorative Banners
- Decorative Statues
- Desert Spirit Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Dragonfly Jars(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Fairy Jars(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Fancy Dishes(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Fish Bowls
- Gems
- Golf Trophies(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Hanging Pot(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Herbs(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Jellyfish Jars
- Lawn Flamingo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Magic Droppers(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Minecart Track
- Mini Volcano(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Large(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Pin Flags(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Pin Wheel(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Plate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Platforms
- Planter Box(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Team(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Potted Trees(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Presents
- Party Present(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Relics(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Rock Golem Head(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Seashells(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Seaweed Planter
- Ship in a Bottle
- Silly Tied Balloons(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Silly Tied Bundle of Balloons(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Vases
- Animal skins(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Catacomb
- Compass Rose
- Hanging Skeleton
- Holly(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Life Preserver
- Living Fire Blocks(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Paintings
- Racks(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Weapon Rack(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Item Frame(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Ropes
- Ship's Wheel
- Trophies
- Treasure Map
- Wall Anchor
- Wall Skeleton
- Wooden Beam
- Grandfather Clocks
- Sign
- Tombstone
- Target Dummy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Ammo Box(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Bewitching Table(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Crystal Ball
- Slice of Cake(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Sharpening Station(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- War Table(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Enemy Banners
- Bast Statue(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Sunflower
- Campfires
- Fireplace(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Heart Lantern
- Star in a Bottle
- Water Candle
- Peace Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Shadow Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Clay Pot
- Enchanted Sundial(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Enchanted Moondial(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Lihzahrd Altar
- Eternia Crystal Stand(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Land Mine
- TNT Barrel(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Pigronata(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Snowball Launcher
- Cannon
- Bunny Cannon
- Confetti Cannon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Portal Gun Station(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Boulder
- Bouncy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Life Crystal(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Rolling Cactus(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Gem Locks(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Trapped Chests(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Arrow Signs(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Drum Set(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Golf Tee(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Weather Vane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Doors
- Tall Gate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Trap Door(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Music Box(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Monoliths(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Echo Chamber(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Water Fountains
- Chimney(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Bubble Machine
- Fireworks Box(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Firework Fountain(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Firework Rockets
- Fog Machine(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Party Center(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Silly Balloon Machine(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Functional Statues
- Lever
- Switch
- Detonator(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Pressure Plates
- Timers
- Actuator
- Wire Bulb(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Junction Box(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Explosives
- Pumps
- Teleporter
- Sensor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Geyser(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Pixel Box(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)