Giant Worm
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Classic
Expert
Master
Classic Expert Master
Giant Worm
Classic Expert MasterStatistics
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Environment | |
| AI Type | Worm AI |
| Max Life | 30/60›330›396/90›495›594 |
| KB Resist | 100% |
| Banner |  Worm Banner |
| Immune to |  |
Sounds
| Hurt | |
|---|---|
| Killed | |
| Digging |
The Giant Worm is an Underground enemy that tunnels through blocks to attack the player, spawning in the Underground and Cavern layers. It makes a distinctive shuffling sound that grows louder and more rapid as it approaches the player, providing an indicator of its presence and proximity. It also leaves behind a subtle particle effect in its trail.
On 
Old-gen console and 
versions, it only spawns in pre-Hardmode and is replaced by the Digger in Hardmode.
Segments
The Giant Worm consists of 6–8 segments in total. Its head is more vulnerable to attacks than its body or tail, but also does more damage.
Classic Expert Master2 values: Pre-Hardmode › Hardmode
3 values: Pre-Hardmode › Hardmode › Post-Plantera
3 values: Pre-Hardmode › Hardmode › Post-Plantera
| NPC ID | Type | Damage | Defense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  |
Giant Worm Head | 8/16›72›86/24›108›129 | 0 |
| 11 |  |
Giant Worm Body | 4/8›36›42/12›54›63 | 4/4›20›24 |
| 12 |  |
Giant Worm Tail | 4/8›28›36/12›42›54 | 6/6›24›30 |
Notes
- The Giant Worm's body and tail do the least damage of all current Enemies, but due to its large size, it is capable of striking a player multiple times in a single pass.
- The Giant Worm does not take damage from Lava.
Tips
- Spears are the quickest way to deal with Giant Worms early in the game, along with any other weapon that can deal multiple hits at a time.
- Using a Flaming Arrow against the Worm will set it on fire, making it easier to track.
- If the player has a Slime Gun and hits the Worm, it can also be tracked more easily due to the slime effect left by the debuff.
- Giant Worms can surprise new players due to being able to spawn even when the player is slightly above Underground.
Trivia
- The
Bestiary entry for the Giant Worm: "These itty bitty diggy dawgs dig through the earth and take focused spelunkers by surprise, causing unwanted distress."
History
- Desktop 1.4.0.1: Can now spawn in Hardmode.
- Desktop 1.3.5: Sprite updated.
- Desktop 1.2.0.3: Now has a chance to drop the Worm Banner.
- Desktop-Release: Introduced.
- Console-Release: Introduced.
- Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.
- Mobile-Release: Introduced.
- 3DS-Release: Introduced.
