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    Moon Lord Trophy.png “Impending doom approaches...” Moon Lord Trophy.png

    The Moon Lord is the final boss in Terraria. Because of its high health and its numerous, highly damaging attacks, it is generally considered one of the hardest bosses in the game.

    The following strategies will give players an easier time defeating him.

    Moon LordHardmode exclusive
    Moon Lord.gif
    Map Icon Moon Lord.png
    Map Icon
    Classic Mode.png Classic
    Expert Mode.png Expert
    Master Mode.png Master
    Statistics
    Type
    Boss
    Environment
    Lunar Events
    AI TypeMoon Lord AI
    Damage(Varies per attack)
    Max Life145000217500277311 (total)
    Defense(Varies per part)
    KB Resist100%
    Immune toConfusedShimmering
    Inflicts debuff
    Inflicts debuff
    Inflicts debuff
    DebuffMoon BiteMoon Bite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
    Debuff tooltipYou are unable to absorb healing effects
    Duration14 seconds16 seconds
    Drops
    Coins1 PC2 PC50 GC
    Sounds
    Hurt
    Killed
    Spawn
    Phantasmal Sphere
    Phantasmal Eye
    Phantasmal Bolt
    Phantasmal Deathray
    Idle

    The Fight

    The Moon Lord's main attacks come from the Eyes on its hands and forehead, which are also the only parts that can be damaged.

    When the eyes on the hands are exposed, they will alternate between spawning Phantasmal Eyes and shooting Phantasmal Spheres. The eye on its forehead will instead charge up the Phantasmal Deathray, and then fire it based on the player's position. In the Get fixed boi seed, the Moon Lord erupts 30 Moon BoulderMoon Boulders from its head eye after each Phantasmal Deathray attack. [2] These boulders share similar behaviors to Bouncy Boulders, which ricochet on solid blocks, and can exist for a relatively long time. However, they are much faster than Bouncy Boulders.

    The eyes can only be damaged on their "active" state and they will always shoot 2 Phantasmal Bolts before closing.

    When an eye is defeated, it will detach from the main body and spawn a True Eye of Cthulhu, an unkillable enemy that uses weaker versions of the Moon Lord's attacks. The empty eye sockets will also reveal fangs which do contact damage if touched, but the Moon Lord won't directly attack with them.

    Occasionally, a tongue will spawn from its mouth and try to lick the player. If it connects, it will inflict the Moon Bite debuff, which prevents healing from the Vampire Knives and the Spectre Hood. The Moon Leech Clots spawned from the tongue will heal one of the Moon Lord's unkilled parts for 1000 HP if they reach its mouth. It will not heal or replace any eyes in its hands or forehead if these have already been defeated.

    The Phantasmal Deathray is one of the strongest attacks in the game, and the player must always watch out for it, especially on Expert Mode. It can very easily finish off a player at around half health, so it must be dodged at all costs. It is only fired by the eye on its forehead, so you must be prepared for it when it opens. The safest way to dodge it is by flying over him with a mount such as the Witch's Broom or with Wings, preferably Fishron's or the Empress of Light's. It can also be dodged with a Rod of Discord by teleporting out of its path. Because of this attack it is a bad idea to keep the Moon Lord offscreen, as the player won't be able to see it coming.

    The Phantasmal Sphere is the boss’s second strongest attack. It is difficult to escape its range, so mobility is important. The directional dodge provided by the Master Ninja Gear can help significantly, as can a mount.

    The Phantasmal Bolts don't do a lot of damage, but they are hard to dodge as the Moon Lord doesn't shoot directly at the player; it instead tries to predict their position, and does so very accurately. The eyes will look at the player when preparing the attack, so you can predict it as well.

    After all 3 eyes are defeated, the Moon Lord's core will be revealed, and what is arguably the hardest part of the fight will begin. The True Eyes of Cthulhu attack very frequently, quickly overwhelming even skilled players. Running away in this case is better, as the True Eyes' Deathrays have much shorter reach compared to the Moon Lord's.

    Parts

    Moon Lord
    Moon Lord's Head.gif
    Classic Mode.png Classic
    Expert Mode.png Expert
    Master Mode.png Master
    Statistics
    Type
    Boss Part
    Environment
    Lunar Events
    AI TypeMoon Lord Head AI
    Damage0 (melee)
    150 / 300 (Phantasmal Deathray)
    60 / 120 (Phantasmal Bolt)
    Max Life45000/67500/86062
    Defense50
    KB Resist100%
    Immune toConfusedShimmering
    Sounds
    Hurt
    Killed
    Moon Lord's Hand
    Moon Lord's Hand.gif
    Classic Mode.png Classic
    Expert Mode.png Expert
    Master Mode.png Master
    Statistics
    Type
    Boss Part
    Environment
    Lunar Events
    AI TypeMoon Lord Hand AI
    Damage0 (melee)
    100 / 200 (Phantasmal Sphere)
    60 / 120 (Phantasmal Eye)
    60 / 120 (Phantasmal Bolt)
    80 (Melee (eye socket))
    Max Life25000/37500/47812
    Defense40
    KB Resist100%
    Immune toConfusedShimmering
    Sounds
    Hurt
    Killed
    Moon Lord's Core
    Moon Lord's Core.gif
    Classic Mode.png Classic
    Expert Mode.png Expert
    Master Mode.png Master
    Statistics
    Type
    Boss Part
    Environment
    Lunar Events
    AI TypeMoon Lord Core AI
    Damage0
    Max Life50000/75000/95625
    Defense70
    KB Resist100%
    Immune toConfusedShimmering
    Drops
    Coins1 PC2 PC50 GC
    Sounds
    Hurt
    Killed

    General Strategies

    General tips

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

    Terrain preparation

    If one is having problems fighting the Moon Lord, a skybridge can be built to make the fight significantly easier. Ideally, it should extend quite far from either side of your spawn point (700-1000 platform blocks should suffice). The Moon Lord will not despawn unless all players are dead, meaning you can outrun him and heal for a while if needed. However, straying too far will cause the Moon Lord to teleport on top of you, so careful spacing is required. This is of less concern in multiplayer, as the Moon Lord will only chase one player at a time, giving the others time to retreat and heal up if necessary. A long straight Minecart Track paired with the Mechanical Minecart will help you avoid most of his attacks. Make sure to hammer the ends for bumpers or make a loop to return to the straight track. Asphalt can be used as a sky bridge material to outrun the boss and dodge its tongue if you value the ability to use Vampire Knives. When the Moon Lord teleports with his tongue already chasing you, the tip of the tongue will not teleport with him. This allows you to completely outrun the tongue, avoiding Moon Bite and allowing Vampire Knives/Spectre armor to work normally.

    Terrain prep can be skipped by using a form of infinite flight, such as the Witch's Broom or UFO Mount or a pair of late-hardmode wings coupled with the Soaring Insignia, although it is still wise to build a nearby house for the Nurse.

    Gearing up

    Armor

    • Chlorophyte MaskChlorophyte Mask, Monk's ShirtMonk's Shirt, and Valhalla Knight's GreavesValhalla Knight's Greaves is the strongest offensive armor combination available to melee users if using a weapon that doesn't benefit from melee speed, such as Daybreak.
    • Hallowed MaskHallowed Mask, Valhalla Knight's BreastplateValhalla Knight's Breastplate, and Valhalla Knight's GreavesValhalla Knight's Greaves is an alternative for better tanking, while still providing fairly strong melee bonuses.
    • The Beetle HelmetBeetle armor with the scale mail is the best armor available if using a weapon that benefits from melee speed.
    • The Beetle HelmetBeetle armor with the shell is the best multiplayer tanking armor, as it increases aggro and can draw attacks away from frailer teammates. It can also be used on singleplayer too, thanks to the survivability it provides.
    • Shroomite armorShroomite armorShroomite armorShroomite armor with Red Riding LeggingsRed Riding Leggings is the best option for ranged users.
      • The Red Riding DressRed Riding Dress has roughly the same ranged stats as the Shroomite Breastplate with significantly higher summon damage, and should be used if using minions (which is highly recommended).
      • The leggings may be substituted with Spooky LeggingsSpooky Leggings or Tiki PantsTiki Pants for more minion capacity, since there are no especially powerful ranged leg armor pieces.
    • Spectre armor with Spectre MaskSpectre Mask is the strongest magic armor available. While its orbs only provide a fixed 400 DPS, these orbs can do critical hits, making them deal 800 DPS. It is recommended to use a build that invests on critical strike chance when using it.
      • The healing version of Spectre armorSpectre armor is usable only with specific strategies to avoid the Moon Bite debuff (see below).
    • Spooky HelmetSpooky armor is the best option for summoners.
      • If using a whip, Tiki MaskTiki armor can be used for more whip range, allowing players to fight at longer distances.
    • The Valhalla Knight's BreastplateValhalla Knight's Breastplate can be substituted onto any mixed set for greater survivability and extra more damage for minions.

    Weapons

    For Melee users:
    • The DaybreakDaybreak is the strongest melee weapon available for the fight. Its projectiles explode when each spear expires or the eye it is attached to closes, effectively doubling its base damage. It also has a stacking debuff in the form of Daybroken, which is the most effective on Moon Lord's core.
    • The Terra BladeTerra Blade and Flying DragonFlying Dragon are also two other good options. They can deal higher damage than Daybreak as long as the player can damage multiple eyes with the projectiles and also deal damage with the sword itself. Doing this can be risky, however.
    For Ranged users:
    • The Vortex BeaterVortex Beater is the strongest gun available. When used with Chlorophyte BulletChlorophyte Bullets, it is safer to use than the Phantasm. It also offers reasonably good DPS and allow you to focus more on dodging the attacks, as the Vortex nukes and Chlorophyte bullets home in on the Moon Lord.
    • The PhantasmPhantasm is a powerful option with the highest DPS in the stage. Ichor ArrowIchor Arrows or Venom ArrowVenom Arrows should be used (Ichor Arrows are recommended due to the Ichor debuff, which reduces Moon Lord's defense). Compared to Vortex Beater, it requires more aim but offers higher DPS.
      • Betsy's WrathBetsy's Wrath is recommended to use with the Phantasm during the core phase, as Betsy's Wrath inflicts a debuff that reduces defense, which is helpful for Phantasm's fast but low damage hits against Moon Lord's core, which has well over 70 defense. However, it should be used only against the core, as that's only when it is worth it to stop attacking with the Phantasm and recharge it.
      • The Aerial Bane is a strong alternative to the Phantasm, dealing bonus damage to airborne enemies and shooting multiple explosive arrows. Though, it requires the player to get close to their target to work due to the explosive arrow's high gravitational falloff.
    For Magic users:
    • Nebula BlazeNebula Blaze is the best magic weapon to use for this fight, thanks to its good DPS and homing. It's blue projectiles can do triple of its normal damage as well.
    • Nebula ArcanumNebula Arcanum can be used to eliminate the top eye instantly if projectile stacked before Moon Lord spawns. See the "Welcome Bomb" strategy below.
    For Summoners:
    • The Stardust Dragon StaffStardust Dragon Staff is generally the best minion that can be used against the Moon Lord, due to having the highest tracking distance. While the TerraprismaTerraprisma has higher DPS, it has a lower tracking range, so it is not recommended, especially during the core phase.
    • The Staff of the Frost HydraStaff of the Frost Hydra or Ballista StaffBallista Staff is the best sentry available, but it only works if you remain in one area, which can't be done safely due to the nature of the fight. It is unlikely to contribute significantly to your DPS, but there is no drawback for using it.
    • Whips are not recommended for Moon Lord, as their fairly low range can put you at a risk of taking high damage from his attacks. Due to this, it is generally better to use a different weapon as your main weapon, likely one from the other pillars, while still having a Summoner loadout.
      • the Daybreak is a good choice for this. The Armor Penetration bonus it gets from Sharpening Station and Flask of Ichor will also apply to Stardust Dragon, improving damage output of a Summoner furthermore. It is also not as reliant on damage bonuses as some of the other options, so it can be used on a defensive Summoner build as well, like the ones with Valhalla Knight's Breastplate.
      • Vortex Beater is very safe and is decently strong to use as a Summoner. Stardust Dragon's high tracking range combined with its homing makes up for a good safe build.
      • Nebula Blaze is just as safe as Vortex Beater, but it can deal higher damage.
      • Phantasm is the most effective on a Summoner build that invests on damage.
      • However, if the player is willing to use a whip, KaleidoscopeKaleidoscope is the best choice. It gives Stardust Dragon a chance to do critical hits, further improving damage. It's best used with Tiki armor since that improves its range.

    Accessories

    • Wings are almost a requirement when dodging the Moon Lord's attacks, unless the player is using a flying mount. The Fishron WingsFishron Wings, the Betsy's WingsBetsy's Wings, and the Empress WingsEmpress Wings are the best wings available before defeating him for the first time. The Steampunk WingsSteampunk Wings are a weaker but more accessible option for those who do not want to farm Duke Fishron or Betsy for the random wings drop.
      • The Betsy's Wing can hover with great speed when paired with the Soaring InsigniaSoaring Insignia, allowing the player to outrun the attacks trivially by flying in one direction.
      • The Empress Wing's vertical boosting can aid in flying over the Phantasmal Deathray.
      • The Fishron Wing does not have the features of the other two wings, but has better base stats than both of them.
    • The Soaring InsigniaSoaring Insignia is by far the most important movement accessory after any wings in Expert and Master Mode. Unlimited flight time and greatly increased ascent, flight, and ground movement speed will allow a far easier time evading any attacks.
    • The Frog LegFrog Leg, any of its upgrades, or any balloon accessory will make wings ascend significantly faster, which helps a lot when dodging projectiles or racing against the Phantasmal Deathray.
    • The Fire GauntletFire Gauntlet and Mechanical GloveMechanical Glove are recommended for Melee users as they provide a variety of useful melee bonuses.
    • The Sniper ScopeSniper Scope and Recon ScopeRecon Scope are recommended for Ranged users, thanks to their large increase to ranged damage, the Stalker's QuiverStalker's Quiver can be used if utilizing stealth in multiplayer.
      • The decrease in aggro is useless in single player, where the Stalker's Quiver can be substituted with the Magic QuiverMagic Quiver or Molten QuiverMolten Quiver, and the Recon Scope can be substituted with the Sniper ScopeSniper Scope.
      • The bonuses of the Recon Scope and the Sniper Scope stack, for a total of 20% ranged damage and 20% critical strike chance if both are equipped. For the quivers, only the arrow damage stacks, making the combination less useful.
    • Equipping the Mana FlowerMana Flower or one of its tinkers is useful for Magic users to avoid having to manually consume mana potions.
      • The combination of the Mana CloakMana Cloak and the Celestial EmblemCelestial Emblem is particularly useful for the variety of magic bonuses they provide together.
    • The Papyrus ScarabPapyrus Scarab is recommended for Summoners. It can be equipped with either or both the Hercules BeetleHercules Beetle and the Necromantic ScrollNecromantic Scroll as the effect of these accessories stack.
    • The Warrior EmblemWarrior Emblem, Ranger EmblemRanger Emblem, Sorcerer EmblemSorcerer Emblem, and the Summoner EmblemSummoner Emblem are still viable at this point in the game and can be used to supplement whatever accessories you have equipped for your class if you wish to maximize your damage. However the Destroyer Emblem is generally better, unless using a summoner build because summons cannot crit.
    • The Master Ninja GearMaster Ninja Gear offers a dash for horizontal dodging and a 10% chance to not take damage from a hit.
    • The Celestial ShellCelestial Shell is the best general purpose accessory, providing decent combat, defense, and healing boosts, more so during night.
    • The Charm of MythsCharm of Myths is a great accessory to use in boss fights as it offers increased health regeneration and reduces the Potion SicknessPotion Sickness debuff by 25%.
    • The Cross NecklaceCross Necklace or the Star VeilStar Veil will double the immunity time after taking damage, allowing you to potentially dodge some hits entirely.
    • The Frozen ShieldFrozen Shield provides crucial knockback immunity that will allow you to avoid being thrown around by enemy attacks. It also provides a nice 25% damage reduction when below half health as well as 6 defense.
      • Other shield accessories that also provide knockback immunity, such as the Ankh ShieldAnkh Shield, can act as very viable replacements. It is worth noting that the Moon Lord does not inflict any debuff that the Ankh shield covers.
    • The Worm ScarfWorm Scarf provides a 17% damage reduction that always helps with survivability in Expert and Master mode.
    • The Brain of ConfusionBrain of Confusion provides a 1 in 6 chance of not taking damage, which roughly results on average to a 17% damage reduction, however it can be the difference between life and death when the individual attacks are as strong as Moon Lord's are. The 10% critical strike chance and summon damage boost when the dodge activates increases DPS significantly.

    Every accessory should have the Warding, Lucky or Menacing Modifier. Menacing is generally preferred over Lucky due to boosting summon damage and offsetting the high defense of the Moon Lord's core. If using any Warding accessories, it is best to reforge them all to Warding.

    Potions

    Others

    • As mentioned above, the Rod of DiscordRod of Discord is another way to avoid the Phantasmal Deathray. There is no need to worry about Chaos State, as the Moon Lord uses the attack on a timed interval, allowing for the teleport debuff to wear off. Taking damage from Chaos State is also preferable to getting hit by the Phantasmal Deathray.
    • An infinite flying mount can be invaluable for this fight by providing mid-air mobility while freeing accessory slots that would otherwise be occupied by wings and a Soaring Insignia.
    • If you're using an asphalt bridge in Master Mode, the Hexxed BranchHexxed Branch is an alternative for extra speed when running from the Moon Lord.
      • However, one should take care not to run too fast in order to prevent the Moon Lord from teleporting onto the player.
    • If more agility is preferred, a Slimy SaddleSlimy Saddle or Gelatinous PillionGelatinous Pillion can be used to return to the ground quickly and reset your flight time, and also serves as a makeshift downward dodge.

    Specific Strategies

    Regenerative Facetank

    It is possible to defeat the Moon Lord while making no attempt to dodge its attacks whatsoever. While wearing a Squire's Great Helm, Valhalla Knight's Breastplate, and Cross Necklace while fully buffed, one can heal off all the damage that the Moon Lord deals without ever being in too much danger. The leg slot can be filled with Valhalla Knight's Greaves, Spooky Leggings or Dark Artist's Leggings to boost melee, summoning, or magic damage output, respectively. (Ranged has no good bonuses in the leg slot.) In Classic Mode, if you do not have access to the Old One's Army, simply wearing armor pieces that provide the highest available defense will also work, as long as you are buffed with Regeneration, Lifeforce, Endurance, Ironskin, Well Fed, and a Luck Potion (optional).

    Simply stand in a pool of honey, grapple yourself in place, and chip away at the Moon Lord’s exposed parts. Most weapons will be far easier to aim now that the Moon Lord is no longer moving around. Since you will be immobile for this fight, you can use accessories specialized entirely towards damage mitigation, regeneration, and damage output, with your priorities roughly in that order.

    For the leg slot, Valhalla Knight's Greaves is recommended, since it has the highest defense. All accessory slots should be filled with defensive accessories, all reforged to Warding. In Normal Mode, Celestial Stone (Celestial Shell), Star Veil (Cross Necklace), Frozen Shield, and other two defensive accessories (such as Hero Shield or Black Belt) with buff potions mentioned above will let you safely kill the Moon Lord while maintaining almost full health.

    In Expert Mode, this strategy still works, with additional requirements: Worm Scarf and/or Brain of Confusion, and an arena consisting of a Campfire, a Heart Lantern, Honey, a Bast Statue, a Garden Gnome, some form of Torch Luck, and the Dryad to benefit from Dryad's Blessing. Since the effect of damage reduction and dodge chance is proportional to the damage of the enemy, it is much more effective in Master Mode. For the Master Mode accessories, Cross Necklace (Star Veil), Frozen Shield, and Worm Scarf are necessary. Brain of Confusion, Black Belt (Master Ninja Gear), and Shiny Stone are recommended. For the remaining slot, Charm of Myths or Hero Shield is a good choice.

    Avoiding Moon Bite

    By building a minimalistic house with a Bed to set one's spawn point, it is possible to use a Recall Potion to dodge all of the Moon Lord's attempts to inflict the Moon Bite debuff. Simply switch to the Recall Potion and use it right before the tongue touches you, then after the Moon Lord teleports to your position, move in the opposite direction that the tongue was coming from. This works because the Moon Lord's tongue does not teleport along with him. This strategy allows the unobstructed use of weapons with lifesteal properties, like Vampire Knives and magic weapons paired with Spectre armor.

    True Eye of Cthulhu Sync

    For those who want to fight the Moon Lord as safely as possible, it is highly recommended to synchronize the release of the True Eyes of Cthulhu. To do this, the health of the Moon Lord's head and hands must be brought to zero at a very precise moment in the True Eye of Cthulhu's attack pattern. Prepare by bringing all three of the Moon Lord's eyes to a very low amount of health (dismissing minions if necessary), then release one. After the True Eye of Cthulhu fires a Phantasmal Deathray, another True Eye of Cthulhu must be released during the Phantasmal Sphere attack that immediately follows the Deathray. The timing is indicated by a unique noise. If done correctly, the newly released True Eyes of Cthulhu will attack in the same pattern, making them far simpler to dodge.

    Welcome Bomb

    Since the Moon Lord always spawns directly above the player, it is possible to use projectile stacking to deal heavy damage to the Moon Lord's top eye immediately after he spawns. Equip full Shroomite armor (with Shroomite Headgear) and enter stealth mode, then use the Phantasm to fire Chlorophyte Arrows directly upwards while waiting for the Moon Lord to spawn. This will create a vertical pillar of bouncing arrows that will hit the Moon Lord's eye as soon as it appears, giving the player a significant head start. Switch to Ichor Arrows afterward.

    Melee users can perform a similar but less effective strategy using the Daybreak. While the impact is far less dramatic, there is no reason not to do this. Magic users can prepare a welcome bomb with the Nebula Arcanum, but it will not reliably hit the top eye and may home in on the other eyes instead.

    Hoik Method

    This is the easiest, but longest way of fighting/farming the Moon Lord. It doesn't require much in the means of equipment, other than what you would probably have already at this point in the game. It will require patience as the battle will be lengthy, but this is a sure-fire way of winning that only requires clicking the mouse to use.

    A full write and example can be found here.

    Cavalry Method

    Similarly to the minecart method, using a fast mount, like the Blessed Apple can make the fight easier. By setting up teleporters at the end of a long skybridge while using a weapon with tracking capabilities will allow you to outrun most of his attacks. Asphalt can be used for greater speed, at the cost of a speed reset when flying.

    Ramming into Eye Sockets (Master Mode Only)

    In Master Mode, all attacks of the Moon Lord have their damage tripled, except for the contact damage of the eye socket, which deals 80 as in Normal Mode. It means that if your defense is higher or equal to 79, you will only take 1 damage from it while triggering invincibility frames. To utilize this, you need: armor and accessories setup with at least 79 defense, A Cross Necklace (Star Veil) which elongates invincibility frames, a shield that prevents knockback, and enough mobility (infinite flight) to keep up with the movement of the eye socket. You will have to somehow take out one eye to use this strategy, though. After that, you can just follow and touch the empty eye socket while shooting at other parts of the boss.

    Nurse strategy

    The Nurse can heal you anytime you take damage, so by utilizing her the player will not have to worry about damage at all. The Nurse has a low chance of dying in that all NPCs take reduced damage. Furthermore, the Nurse's ability to heal herself makes damage she takes minimal. To use this to the best effect, build a house for the Nurse, turn on autopause, and use a powerful summon such as the Stardust Dragon. Just stay in the Nurse's house, healing whenever you take a lot of damage, and let the summon do all the work. You won't have to worry about dying, and the summon will kill the Moon Lord eventually. As of version 1.4, the cost of healing with the Nurse was re-balanced and is now much much more expensive, up to 30 gold per heal in the worst case scenario. If you consider using this strategy, be sure to prepare with lots of money to spare.

    Asphalt Skybridge

    Using asphalt as a base for a skybridge can help in evading the Moon Lord's attacks as well as provide time for health regeneration. By putting pools of honey along with campfires and heart statues you can take more damage and heal faster. Ranged weapons work best for this strategy such as the Daybreak for melee, Vortex Beater for ranger, Stardust Dragon Staff for summoner (along with a whip to target parts of the Moon Lord while you are running), and the Nebula Blaze for mage. If you get too far away from the Moon Lord and he teleports to you, fly up and around him and continue running away. With good timing, running away far enough during the Phantasmal Deathray attack such that the moon lord teleports to the player can cause the attack to miss.


    1. ↑ Information taken from the Desktop version Desktop 1.4.0.5 source code, method RegisterBoss_MoonLord() in Terraria.GameContent.ItemDropRules.ItemDropDatabase.cs. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version Desktop version is 1.4.4.9.
    2. ↑ Information taken from the Desktop version Desktop 1.4.4.7 source code, method AI() in Terraria.NPC.cs. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version Desktop version is 1.4.4.9.
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