Giant Worm

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Giant Worm
Giant Worm.pngOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic Mode.png Classic
Expert Mode.png Expert
Master Mode.png Master
Statistics
Type
Burrowing Enemy
Environment
Underground Cavern
AI TypeWorm AI
Max Life30/60›330›396/90›495›594
KB Resist100%
BannerWorm BannerWorm Banner
Immune toConfused
Drops
Coins40 CCPre-Hardmode: 1 SCHardmode: 4 SCPost-Plantera: 4 SC80 CC
Sounds
Hurt
Killed
Digging

The Giant Worm is a pre-Hardmode worm enemy that spawns in the Underground and Cavern layers, and tunnels through blocks to attack the player. 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 version Old-gen console and 3DSNintendo 3DS version 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.

Classic Mode.png Classic
Expert Mode.png Expert
Master Mode.png Master
2 values: Pre-Hardmode › Hardmode
3 values: Pre-Hardmode › Hardmode › Post-Plantera
NPC ID Type Damage Defense
10 Giant Worm Head.png Giant Worm Head 8/16›72›86/24›108›129 0
11 Giant Worm Body.png Giant Worm Body 4/8›36›42/12›54›63 4/4›20›24
12 Giant Worm Tail.png Giant Worm Tail 4/8›28›36/12›42›54 6/6›24›30

Notes

  • Like all worms, its head is more vulnerable to attacks than its body or tail but it also does more damage.
  • As with all worms, the Giant Worm does not take damage from lava.
  • 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.

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 the Underground layer.

Trivia

  • The BestiaryBestiary 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 1.1:
    • All segments now share a life counter, instead of individual life counters for all segments. Previously Head, Body and Tail had 10, 15 and 20 health, respectively.
    • Only spawns before Hardmode, after which it is replaced by Diggers.
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