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TERRARIA / CRAFTING / GENERAL

Demon or Crimson Altar

World-evil crafting stations used for certain early special recipes.

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Practical tip: Use a nearby safe route to craft boss summoning items.
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01

Overview

World-evil crafting stations used for certain early special recipes.

02

How it works

Altars appear within Corruption or Crimson environments and play other roles in world progression.

03

How to use it

Use a nearby safe route to craft boss summoning items.

04

Mistakes to avoid

Do not break altars before understanding Hardmode consequences.

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