Guide:Blood Moon strategies

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    • A Blood Moon is a common randomly occurring event that takes place over the course of an entire night; however, a Blood Moon can also be initiated when the player uses a Bloody Tear(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions). Blood Moons are signaled by the message "The Blood Moon is rising..." in the lower left corner of the screen (or the top middle of the screen on Mobile version Mobile).

    A Blood Moon will only occur if at least one player in the world has more than 120 health, and only on nights when a moon is present (any night except a new moon). Given those criteria, a Blood Moon has a 1/9 (11.11%) chance of occurring. It will also not spawn if another event is currently taking place, such as Lantern Night(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) or Slime Rain(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions). Weather-related occurrences (like Windy Days(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) or Thunderstorms(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)) do not count as events, so there can be crossovers.

    Contents

    This content is transcluded from Blood Moon § Contents.

    Characters
    Unique Drops
    From Corrupt Bunnies and Vicious Bunnies:
    From Corrupt Penguins and Vicious Penguins:
    From Corrupt Bunnies during Windy Days:
    From Vicious Bunnies during Windy Days:
    From The Groom:
    From The Bride:
    From Drippler & Blood Zombie:
    From Clowns:
    From any Blood Moon Enemy:
    From any Blood Moon Enemy caught during fishing:
    From Wandering Eye Fish & Zombie Merman:
    From Hemogoblin Shark & Blood Eel:
    From Hemogoblin Shark:
    From Blood Eel:
    From Dreadnautilus:
    From Vegetation:
    From Fishing:
    For Sale
    Music

    NPC quotes

    Some NPCs display unique quotes during a Blood Moon when spoken to:

    NPC Quotes 
    AnglerAngler

    When a quest is available:

    • "I have a request for you! No, I don't care that there's a zombie apocalypse right now!"
    • "Hurry up and listen! I need you to catch something for me right now!"
    • "You know, super scary things lurk in the water during a Blood Moon! You should totally go try it! I'll watch from here!"

    When a quest has been completed:

    • "Blood Moon is the worst time to fish! The fish bite, yes, but so do the zombies!"
    • "There's a bajillion monsters running around out there right now!"
    • "I hate Blood Moons! I stay up all night because of all the scary noises!"
    • "You should try fishing when the water is all bloody! It's to die for!"
    Arms DealerArms Dealer

    "I love nights like tonight. There is never a shortage of things to kill!"

    "Man, it's a good night not to talk to anybody, don't you think, <name of player>?"

    ClothierClothier

    "... we have a problem! It's a Blood Moon out there!"[sic]

    DemolitionistDemolitionist

    "Hey, have you seen a clown around?"

    "There was a bomb sitting right here, and now I can't seem to find it..."

    "I've got something for them zombies alright!"

    DryadDryad

    "I sell what I want! If you don't like it, too bad."

    "Why do you have to be so confrontational during a time like this?"

    "I don't want you to buy my stuff. I want you to want to buy my stuff, ok?"

    "Dude, is it just me or is there like a million zombies out tonight?"

    GolferGolfer

    "The blood stains on my club? Have you seen the zombies outside?!"

    "I don't know what's scarier, a Blood Moon or my sister during a Blood Moon!"

    GuideGuide

    "You can tell a Blood Moon is out when the sky turns red. There is something about it that causes monsters to swarm."

    "Hey, buddy, do you know where any deathweed is? Oh, no reason; just wondering, is all."

    "If you were to look up, you'd see that the moon is red right now."

    MechanicMechanic

    "All I want is for the switch to make the... What?!"

    "Oh, let me guess. Didn't buy enough wire. Idiot."

    "Just-could you just... Please? Ok? Ok. Ugh."

    "I don't appreciate the way you're looking at me. I am WORKING right now."

    MerchantMerchant

    "Have you seen Chith...Shith.. Chat... The big eye?"

    "Hey, this house is secure, right? Right? <Name of player>?"

    "Not even a Blood Moon can stop capitalism. Let's do some business."

    "Keep your eye on the prize, buy a lens!"

    "Oh, great. I can hear <name of Mechanic> and <name of Nurse> arguing from here." (if the respective NPCs are present)

    NurseNurse

    When the player is not moderately injured (≥66% health):

    • "What is that supposed to mean?!"
    • "I don't think I like your tone."
    • "Why are you even here? If you aren't bleeding, you don't need to be here. Get out."
    • "WHAT?!"

    When the player is moderately injured (<66% health):

    • "You better not get blood on me."
    • "Hurry up and stop bleeding."
    • "If you're going to die, do it outside."
    PrincessPrincess

    "The rivers are running red, everyone seem awfully on edge, hmm... it's a trying night, indeed!"

    SteampunkerSteampunker

    "I'm feeling a bit peevish as of late, so enough with your palaver you ragamuffin!"

    StylistStylist

    "Tipping IS optional, but remember I have access to scissors and your head."

    "This is a cut-throat razor by the way."

    "You better stay outta my hair tonight, hun. I just sharpened my scissors, and I'm looking for an excuse to use them!"

    TavernkeepTavernkeep

    "You know, where I'm from, a Blood Moon is actually just an excuse to get some fresh air."

    ZoologistZoologist(transformed)

    "Grrr!! Away. Stay. NOW!"

    "Rawgh! Roo! Danger. Me. Wraaaath!"

    Effects

    While a Blood Moon is active, multiple effects can happen:

    This content is transcluded from Blood Moon § Effects.

    Blood Moon (moon).png
    The moon's appearance during a Blood Moon.
    Red rain during a Blood Moon.

    Enemies

    • The spawn rate of enemies on the surface increases. Not only do they spawn faster, but more are spawned than can normally exist on-screen at once.
      • This works no matter the environment, so for example Corruption and Crimson enemies can swarm more than they normally would.
      • It only affects spawn rates above the surface. Spawn rates below the surface remain the same.[1]
    • Enemies can spawn near towns, even though those normally suppress enemy spawns.
    • Zombies and their counterparts become able to open Doors.
    • Goldfish, Bunnies, and Penguins turn into Corrupt Goldfish, Corrupt Bunnies and Corrupt Penguins in Corruption worlds, or Vicious Goldfish, Vicious Bunnies and Vicious Penguins in Crimson worlds.
      • Those spawned from Statues will also become Corrupt/Vicious, and do not revert to their regular forms after the Blood Moon is over. If it is raining during the event, transformed Goldfish will flop around on the ground, instead of walking.

    Visual effects

    • A red filter will be applied to the screen, shifting the colors of all entities and light towards red and purple shades. Some of the unique effects of this filter are listed below:
      • The filter will also alter the projectile colors of many weapons.
      • Placed Living Cursed Fire Blocks turn yellow, creating a unique effect.
      • The Glowing Mushroom Biome, which is normally blue, will appear pink-purple because of the red shader.
    • Almost all water will turn red, including rain.
      • The Oceans will not turn red, though it will be affected by the screen filter, turning it a purple-ish color.

    Other effects

    Preparation

    General tips

    This content is transcluded from Guide:Practical tips § Combat.

    • For nocturnal bosses, starting the battle just after the sun sets (7:30 PM) will provide the maximum amount of time to defeat the boss. In Hardmode, the Moon CharmMoon Charm and/or Moon StoneMoon Stone and their upgrades are also useful at night.
    • Boss battles can be won or lost before the battle ever starts. Choose your equipment and have it ready; find and/or make potions and placed buffs; use the highest-tier food you have available; set up an arena appropriate to the boss; learn the strategies for the boss you're facing.
    • Prepare your Boss-fighting arena with adequate lighting, CampfireCampfires and Heart LanternHeart Lanterns for health regeneration, and Star in a BottleStars in Bottles for mana regeneration if you use magic. Bast StatueBast Statues(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) will provide a significant defensive boost. Garden GnomeGarden Gnomes(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) (if underground) proper torch placement will reduce damage taken and increase damage dealt due to the luck. The Torch God's Favor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) helps with this. HoneyHoney pools can also be used for extra health regeneration.
    • (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) SunflowerSunflowers provide the Happy!Happy!(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) buff to nearby players, which grants a +10% movement speed bonus and 17% reduction in enemy spawn rate.
    • Always carry around a stack of the highest-tier healing potion available, as relying only on natural Health Regeneration is not a good idea. Depending on the game stage, this can include items such as Lesser Healing PotionLesser Healing Potions or HoneyfinHoneyfins. On the Desktop version Desktop, Console version Console, and Mobile version Mobile versions, Restoration PotionRestoration Potions are healing potions with a shorter cooldown.
    • It is suggested to build houses for the DryadDryad and the NurseNurse NPCs in your arena. The former casts the Dryad's BlessingDryad's Blessing(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) buff, which increases your defense and provides you with a thorns-like effect, while the latter can heal and remove debuffs instantly, at the cost of some Silver Coincoins.
    • Bosses are displayed on the Minimap: Follow the boss's icon to track it when you're struggling to find it. You can identify the boss icons by checking their respective wiki pages.
    • Once you have freed the MechanicMechanic in the Dungeon, you can use WireWire to enhance your arena with Dart TrapTraps and helpful Heart StatueHeart and Star StatueStar Statues. The former helps to damage the enemies, though be careful to set them up correctly in order not to hurt yourself during the battle. The latter will spawn heart and star pickups, respectively. Connect these devices to 1 Second Timertimers to activate them infinitely.
    • It may be useful to summon and kill the Eye of Cthulhu or King Slime before summoning any harder boss in order to spawn an extra one-use pool of Hearts. Note that this will take up a big chunk of the spawnable healing Hearts, which will cause Heart Statues to not spawn as many/any Hearts.
    • Remember to use the Sharpening StationSharpening Station(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), Ammo BoxAmmo Box(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions), Crystal BallCrystal Ball, Bewitching TableBewitching Table(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), War TableWar Table(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), and Slice of CakeSlice of Cake(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) before you go to explore or battle bosses/invasions. These will give boosts that are useful to have, with the first five being class-specific. They give SharpenedSharpened(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), Ammo Box (buff)Ammo Box(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions), ClairvoyanceClairvoyance, BewitchedBewitched(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), StrategistStrategist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), and Sugar RushSugar Rush(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), respectively.

    Arena

    Due to town NPCs being vulnerable to enemies during this event, it is recommended that you make your base above ground level at the beginning. If you have already made a base, a simple barricade of a block or some kind of furniture (such as a Work Bench) behind a door will prevent most enemies from getting in. The increased enemy spawn rate will result in more WraithWraiths spawning in Hardmode, which can be a nuisance; however, they can only move upward if they're inside a block, and hover or move downward otherwise.

    A simple ditch around or below your base can take care of most ground level mobs, including Clowns. Even better, line the bottom of the ditch with lava and it will kill them for you. You will want to place a thin layer of lava in the ditch -- about a single Lava Bucket -- enough to damage enemies but not burn the coins and items they drop. As mentioned above, traps can make the arena even deadlier when used correctly. Keep in mind that Dripplers and similar, unrelated enemies (such as Demon EyeDemon Eyes) can hover and fly above your defenses.

    If you do not want to build an arena (or are simply unprepared), you can also stay safe in your house while using weapons that attack through blocks (like the VilethornVilethorn in pre-Hardmode or Crystal Vile ShardCrystal Vile Shard in Hardmode), or minions and sentries to attack incoming mobs.

    Gearing Up

    Pre-Hardmode

    Armor
    • Silver HelmetSilver or Tungsten HelmetTungsten armor should be used at the bare minimum. Gold HelmetGold or Platinum HelmetPlatinum armor provide more defense, but are harder to obtain.
    • If the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu have been defeated, Shadow HelmetShadow or Crimson HelmetCrimson armor are both good options because they provide a mobility increase and increased regeneration, respectively.
    • Molten HelmetMolten armor is a good option for Melee users, but it requires a visit to the Underworld after the evil biome boss has been defeated.
    • Rangers can use Fossil HelmetFossil armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), although they need to stop by the Underground Desert for it.
    • Meteor HelmetMeteor armor and Jungle HatJungle armor are useful for Mages.
      • A Mage can also use the Wizard setWizard set with Meteor Leggings or Jungle Pants.
    • Summoners can use the Flinx Fur CoatFlinx Fur Coat(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) if no bosses have been defeated.
      • If the player has defeated the Queen Bee, Bee HeadgearBee armor(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) can also be used to increase minion slots.
        • Obsidian Outlaw HatObsidian armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is another alternative that gives boosts to whip speed and range. However, it has the same requirements as Molten armor.
    Weapons

    For Melee users:

    For Rangers:

    • The best bows available in the early game are the Demon BowDemon Bow and the Tendon BowTendon Bow, both of which should be used with Jester's ArrowJester's Arrows. However, if Queen Bee has been defeated, The Bee's KneesThe Bee's Knees(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is an excellent option that should be used with Wooden ArrowWooden Arrows.
    • While all guns available at this point lack any pierce, the MinisharkMinishark has a rapid rate of fire. The BoomstickBoomstick and the Quad-Barrel ShotgunQuad-Barrel Shotgun(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) can be used against crowds from above due to their bullet spread.
    • Despite its ammunition being tedious to gather in large quantities, the Star CannonStar Cannon is a strong weapon due to its high damage.

    For Mages:

    • The Ruby StaffRuby Staff and the Diamond StaffDiamond Staff are the best gem staves available.
      • A decent alternative for the gem staves, if you can't get one for any reason, is the Thunder ZapperThunder Zapper(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).
    • The VilethornVilethorn is useful for piercing damage. In Crimson worlds, the Crimson RodCrimson Rod can be used to deal chip damage to enemies from inside your base, although the cloud cannot pass through blocks.
    • The Space GunSpace Gun has a rapid rate of fire. It also costs no mana when paired with full Meteor armor.
    • The Demon ScytheDemon Scythe is dropped by DemonDemons and Voodoo DemonVoodoo Demons, but a powerful option for crowd control.

    For Summoners:

    • The SnapthornSnapthorn(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is a strong whip option that can inflict crowds with the PoisonedPoisoned debuff. The Leather WhipLeather Whip(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is a weaker option, but is safer to obtain.
    • Any minion can be used to attack from shelter, but some good options include the Finch StaffFinch Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), Flinx StaffFlinx Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Imp StaffImp Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions), although the Imp requires a dangerous trip to the Underworld.
    • Sentries are also useful for the purpose mentioned above. The Ballista RodBallista Rod(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is a powerful option, but the Lightning Aura RodLightning Aura Rod(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) can also be used to inflict chip damage.
    Accessories
    Potions

    This applies to both pre-Hardmode and Hardmode.

    Hardmode

    Armor
    • Most of the early Hardmode ore armor sets, with the corresponding head piece, are fairly effective for dealing with this event:
      • Palladium BreastplatePalladium armor provides good regeneration, useful when retreating back to your base at low health.
      • Mythril ChainmailMythril armor is stronger than Adamantite armor for Melee users, despite having lower defense.
      • Orichalcum BreastplateOrichalcum armor is a good option for crowd control.
      • Adamantite BreastplateAdamantite armor grants good offensive bonuses.
      • Titanium BreastplateTitanium armor gives a similar amount of defense to Adamantite armor, with a more defensive set bonus in comparison.
    • If one does not mind hybrid sets, Warriors and Rangers should use the Frost BreastplateFrost Breastplate, Spider GreavesSpider Greaves(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions), and their corresponding Adamantite HelmetAdamantite Head piece.
    • A mage can use a combination of the Adamantite HeadgearAdamantite Headgear, Mystic RobeMystic Robe(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions), and Forbidden TreadsForbidden Treads(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) to maximize magic DPS. However, this is very frail.
    • A Summoner should use Spider MaskSpider armor(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) for extra minions. However, if one desires extra range and speed for whips, Obsidian armor can be used.
    • If you have beaten Queen Slime, Crystal Assassin ShirtCrystal Assassin armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) can be used by all classes and its set bonus will allow you to free up an accessory slot that would normally be taken by the Shield of Cthulhu at this point.
    • Once at least one mechanical boss has been defeated, Hallowed Plate MailHallowed armor with the corresponding head piece can be used for its solid set bonus.
    Weapons

    For Melee users:

    • Despite being a pre-Hardmode weapon, the Night's EdgeNight's Edge is still solid as it has high damage. The Ice SickleIce Sickle can also be used.
    • The AmarokAmarok(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and the FrostbrandFrostbrand are both useful due to the FrostbiteFrostbite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) debuff.
    • If at least one mechanical boss has been defeated, the GungnirGungnir and the Mushroom SpearMushroom Spear are good piercing weapons.
    • The Flying KnifeFlying Knife(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) can be controlled, allowing you to use it while inside shelter.
    • The Dao of PowDao of Pow can be used to disrupt enemy lines and inflict the ConfusedConfused debuff (although some enemies are immune).
    • The Shadowflame KnifeShadowflame Knife(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) inflicts the ShadowflameShadowflame(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) debuff and can ricochet up to two times.

    For Rangers:

    For Mages:

    For Summoners:

    • Few options are available for whips in early Hardmode, but the Cool WhipCool Whip(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is a solid choice. The DurendalDurendal(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) can also be used after at least one mechanical boss has been defeated.
      • Alternatively, the FirecrackerFirecracker(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) can be used with Abigail's FlowerAbigail's Flower(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), which gets a buff in Hardmode. Abigail will have a hard time catching up with the Blood Eel and Dreadnautilus during its spinning attack, however.
    • The Spider StaffSpider Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) is available early, and a decent improvement over the Pre-Hardmode options, especially with the spiders' ability to latch onto enemies and inflict the Acid Venom debuff. Putting walls behind your arena can make the spiders more mobile.
    • If Queen Slime has been defeated, the Blade StaffBlade Staff(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is a good option especially when paired with whips, and will ignore the defense of any Blood Squids that Dreadnautilus summons.
    • For sentries, the Queen Spider StaffQueen Spider Staff(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) is the easiest to obtain. If you are willing to take on the Tier 2 Old One's Army (or farmed Defender Medals beforehand), the tier 2 Tavernkeep sentries can also be used (like the Ballista CaneBallista Cane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and the Lightning Aura CaneLightning Aura Cane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)).
    Accessories
    • WingsWings are always useful to have in Hardmode.
    • The class-based Emblems dropped by the Wall of Flesh (Warrior EmblemWarrior, Ranger EmblemRanger, Sorcerer EmblemSorcerer, Summoner EmblemSummoner(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)) will help with the higher defense of Hardmode enemies.
    • To avoid being knocked back by enemies during important fights, the Cobalt ShieldCobalt Shield (or its upgrades) is extremely useful.
    • Warriors and Summoners can combine their Feral Claws with a Titan GloveTitan Glove to create the Power GlovePower Glove, which can then be upgraded into the Mechanical GloveMechanical Glove for the former or the Berserker's GloveBerserker's Glove(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) for the latter.
      • Warriors should also use the Yoyo BagYoyo Bag(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) if they plan on using yoyos.
    • A Ranger can use the Magic QuiverMagic Quiver if they prefer bows over guns.
    • Mages can also use the Magnet FlowerMagnet Flower(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), Mana CloakMana Cloak(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) or Celestial CuffsCelestial Cuffs(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions).

    Blood Moon Fishing

    Unprepared players may want to avoid fishing during a Blood Moon because of the exclusive enemies that can be fished up -- these are the Zombie MermanZombie Merman(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Wandering Eye FishWandering Eye Fish(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) in pre-Hardmode, while the Hemogoblin SharkHemogoblin Shark(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), Blood EelBlood Eel(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and DreadnautilusDreadnautilus(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) can be hooked in Hardmode. It is strongly recommended to at least bring Sonar PotionSonar Potions if you plan on fishing at this time, as it will warn you with red text when you're about to hook up an enemy -- Although this detail also applies to the Surly SlimeSurly Slime(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), a harmless town pet that moves in shortly after being fished up. The extremely rare Advanced Combat TechniquesAdvanced Combat Techniques(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), a permanent booster, and Dread of the Red SeaDread of the Red Sea(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), a painting, are also available and are the only catches that are not highlighted with red text.

    If you do wish to intentionally hook them up for their drops, you can also use the Chum CasterChum Caster(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) dropped by the Zombie Merman and Wandering Eye Fish, as well as throw any Chum BucketChum Buckets(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) that you get from fished up Blood Moon enemies into the water to further speed up the process.

    Be sure to prepare a proper arena with an open space before fighting them for their drops, like mentioned in the General tips section. Keep your surroundings in mind as well, and get rid of any dangerous enemies or mobs that are starting to get too big whenever you see them, as they can easily make a important fight take a turn for the worse -- So for example, a Dreadnautilus fight can very quickly be ruined by a random Clown.

    1. ↑ Information taken from the Desktop version Desktop 1.4.0.5 source code, method SpawnNPC() in Terraria.NPC.cs. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version Desktop version is 1.4.4.9.
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