In our Terraria Bosses list, we’ve put together an expert rundown of all the Terraria bosses, how to summon them, and all the boss drops, so you can be the boss of all bosses. In order to even trigger a boss fight, you’ll first have to meet some summoning criteria first. This can take a bit of time if you’re new to the game, so allow us to help you out.
While you’re here, be sure to check out our guides on how to grab a Terraria cell phone, build your dream Terraria house, and unlock all Terraria armor, and Terraria wings. We also have a super handy Terraria NPCs guide, including a happiness chart so you can keep all your chums smiling.
Let’s dive into our extensive Terraria bosses guide.
What You Will Learn
- Comprehensive list of Terraria bosses, including their summoning methods.
- Detailed strategies for defeating bosses, categorized by difficulty.
- Information on the unique drops each boss provides, enhancing your gameplay.
- Understanding the order in which to tackle bosses for optimal progression.
List of All Terraria Bosses
- King Slime
- Queen Bee
- Eye of Cthulhu
- Eater of Worlds
- Brain of Cthulhu
- Skeletron
- Wall of Flesh
- Queen Slime
- The Destroyer
- The Twins
- Skeletron Prime
- Plantera
- Golem
- Empress of Light
- Lunatic Cultist
- Duke Fishron
- Moon Lord
Understanding the Bosses in Terraria
Terraria features a total of seven standard bosses and ten hardmode bosses to summon and defeat. Some of these fights are optional, so follow the instructions below to seek them out and beat ’em all. Knowing the bosses is essential for any player looking to conquer the game and unlock all its secrets.
Each boss presents unique challenges and requires specific strategies to defeat. Understanding these bosses and their mechanics can significantly enhance your gameplay experience. Are you ready to take on the challenge?
How to Summon the Bosses
Technically, you can fight most Terraria bosses in any order, provided you know how to summon them. However, you first need to reach hardmode if you want to battle it out against the mode’s exclusive bosses. Mastering the summoning mechanics is crucial for success in Terraria.
Summoning bosses often involves collecting specific items or conditions. For example, certain bosses can be summoned only at night or in specific biomes, adding an extra layer of strategy to your encounters.
Identifying the Strongest Bosses
Terraria’s strongest bosses are undoubtedly the almighty Moon Lord and Duke Fishron. While the former is technically Terraria’s final hardmode boss, the latter puts up just as tough a fight, even with his comparatively small health pool. Understanding their mechanics and preparing adequately is essential for defeating these formidable foes.
Each boss has unique strengths and weaknesses, making it vital to tailor your strategy accordingly. Knowledge of their attack patterns can give you the upper hand in battle!
Standard Bosses: Easiest to Hardest
These are the seven bosses you can duke it out with in Terraria’s standard mode. We’ve listed them in order of when you should attempt to fight them.
King Slime
You can summon this big ol’ slime by using a Slime Crown or defeating 150 mini slimes during a slime storm, which is a random in-game event where slimes fall from the heavens. King Slime is a bit of a pushover, making him a nice and easy first boss.
King Slime will drop one coin, along with the following:
| Item | Drop Rate |
| Solidifier | 100% |
| Slimy Saddle | 25% |
| One of the following: Ninja Hood, Ninja Shirt, or Ninja Pants | 33.33% each |
| One of the following: Slime Hook or Slime Gun | 33.33% for Slime Hook, 66.67% for Slime Gun |
| Lesser Healing Potion (between five to 15) | 100% |
| King Slime Mask | 14.29% |
| King Slime Trophy | 10% |
Queen Bee
Queen Bee is one of the simplest Terraria bosses of them all, and you can summon her by destroying her larva within the underground jungle. You can also use an Abeemination anywhere in the jungle biome in order to spawn her straight away.
Queen Bee will drop five coins, along with the following:
| Item | Drop Rate |
| One of the following: Bee Gun, Bee Keeper, or The Bee’s Knees | 33% each |
| One of the following: Hive Wand, Bee Hat, Bee Shirt, or Bee Pants | 33% for Hive Wand, 11% for all others |
| Honey Comb | 33% |
| Nectar | 6.7% |
| Honeyed Goggles | 5% |
| Beenade (10-30) | 75% |
| Bee Wax (16-26) | 100% |
| Bottled Honey (five to 15) | 100% |
| Queen Bee Mask | 14.29% |
| Queen Bee Trophy | 10% |
Hardmode Bosses: Easiest to Hardest
These are the ten bosses you can take on in Terraria’s hardmode. We’ve listed them in order of when you should attempt to fight them.
Queen Slime
Queen Slime is the first of Terraria’s ten hardmode bosses and one of its easiest. She's quite similar to King Slime during her first phase, and you can summon her by using Gelatin Crystals in the Underground Hallow. Note that Queen Slime is an optional boss, so if you’re struggling to take her down, you can safely move to the next.
Queen Slime will drop six coins, along with the following:
