TERRARIA / PROGRESSION
Progression
From your first night to Hardmode and the Moon Lord.
14 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
ENCYCLOPEDIA / PROGRESSION
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General / Game systemFirst Day and Night
The opening priority is shelter, wood, basic crafting and a safe escape route.
General / Game systemPre-Hardmode
World stage before defeating Wall of Flesh.
General / Game systemHardmode Transition
Defeating Wall of Flesh changes the world permanently.
General / Game systemHardmode Ores
Hardmode mining advances through new metal tiers and crafting stations.
General / Game systemMechanical Bosses
Three Hardmode bosses collectively gate later jungle progression.
General / Game systemPost-Plantera
Defeating Plantera changes access to late-game Dungeon and Jungle Temple progression.
General / Game systemLunar Pillars
Endgame wave sequence activated after Lunatic Cultist.
General / Game systemMoon Lord and Endgame
Moon Lord is the final regular boss but not the end of sandbox play.
General / Game systemWorld Evil Spread
Corruption, Crimson and Hallow can transform terrain.
General / Game systemHousing Validity
NPCs need suitable homes before they can move into the world.
General / Game systemNPC Happiness
Town planning affects vendors, prices and pylon opportunities.
General / Game systemFishing Progression
Fishing supplies potions, ores, crates and specific quest rewards.
General / Game systemBestiary
The Bestiary records encountered creatures and enemies.
General / Game systemBigger and Boulder 1.4.5
The January 2026 update added items, new secret-seed systems and crossover content.
Independent Volpedia guide, not affiliated with Re-Logic or 505 Games. Schematic category graphics are original illustrations, not game screenshots or enemy sprites; the approved Volpedia cover and existing original Boss Atlas art are retained. Information was reviewed October 27, 2026 against the 1.4.5 update cycle; precise balance, drops, availability and platform details may vary. Sources are recorded privately in the editorial registry.