Eye of Cthulhu in Terraria, this is one of the easiest bosses that can create some problems for beginners in the early stages of the game. Usually he is summoned with the help of a special item, but there is also the possibility of an enemy appearing after the character reaches certain parameters.
In this guide, you can read about the most effective methods of destroying the Eye of Cthulhu and the required equipment for a successful battle with him.
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General information about the Eye of Cthulhu boss
Some basic information about the boss:
- Health changes to depending on the mode (Normal, Expert, Master) and is 2800/3640/4641 HP.
- Attack also changes - 15/30/45.
- Protection in all modes remains at 12.
- The boss looks like a huge Demon Eye and even has the ability to summon similar servants in battle.
- If the main character has more than 200 health points, 10 defense points and at least 3 NPCs in command, then there is a chance that the boss will appear on its own after a warning message - "You feel an evil presence watching you".
- If you use the Suspicious Eye after the inscription above appears, you will have to fight immediately with two identical bosses.
- If, after reading the inscription, immediately go to the main menu, then the boss will not come.
- In a multiplayer battle, the boss will not leave until all players are dead at the same time.
- After the death of the boss may appear Dryad.
- It is an optional boss to complete the game.
Basic conditions for the appearance of the boss
You can summon the boss on any biome and only at night time. When the sun rises, the Eye will not be able to appear, and the already summoned enemy will instantly fly high into the sky.
How to summon the Eye of Cthulhu in Terraria
To summon the boss, you need to create Suspicious looking eye through crafting using the simplest ingredients.
How to Create a Suspicious Looking Eye
To create the desired item, you will need 6 lenses, which drop out for killing demonic eyes. Next, you need to find the Demonic or Crimson Altar, where you can quickly craft the summoning material.
How to use Suspicious Looking Eye
You can use the created item only at night. During the day, using it will do nothing, and the Suspicious-Looking Eye itself will remain in your inventory.
Abilities and attacks of the Eye of Cthulhu
The Eye of Cthulhu is officially considered one of the weakest bosses in the game and has a small number of attacks and skills. They do not deal much damage, but can be a serious threat to weak characters who do not dodge hits.
The first phase
In the primary phase, the boss appears as a huge flying eye with a blue iris, black pupil, and red blood vessels on its back. At the initial stage, he uses the following combat techniques:
- frontal impact - dashes at the player 3 times, passing through the ground, buildings and the wall.
- Summon Servants of Cthulhu - small flying monsters come out of his pupil with only 8 health points.
The second phase
After reducing the Eye of Cthulhu's health to 50%, it enters the secondary phase. His iris and pupil transform into a toothy maw, and his damage and attack speed are greatly increased. The boss no longer summons servants, but his defense drops to zero.
Attacks only with an accelerated ram, also passing through obstacles. When the boss is below 10% health, it will start spamming continuously with speed attacks in a final attempt to kill the player.
How to prepare for the battle with the Eye of Cthulhu
To defeat the enemy in question, you will have to stock up on consumables and good equipment.
Potions and Consumables
Of the magical potions, the following types are useful:
- Major Healing Potion (10 or more) - needed to restore health in the second phase, when it is very difficult to dodge accelerated attacks.
- Potion of Iron Skin - Increases defense.
- Potion of Night Vision - Improves vision at night.
- Potion of Regeneration - to restore health.
- Potion of speed - to increase the character's mobility.
Armor
Suitable for boss fights Tungsten armor set - helmet, breastplate and greaves. They can be crafted on a lead anvil with 20 tungsten ingots.
You can also take any armor of a higher class (mithril, adamantite, etc.), which will also provide reliable protection in battle.
Of the less durable options for protective equipment, you can also advise:
- Silver Armor - Crafted with 15 Silver Ingots.
- Lead armor - from 25 lead ingots.
- Iron Armor - You will need 20 iron ingots.
Weapon
Different character builds will require different weapons:
- melee (warrior) - A platinum sword and any ranged weapon to attack the boss from a distance.
- Distant battle (shooter) - Golden bow and other variants of small arms.
- Distant battle (magician) - any magic staff with gems and Water Shot.
- Distant battle (summoner) - Staff of Slugs.
How to kill the Eye of Cthulhu in Terraria
For a confident victory over the boss, effective battle tactics are important, including the creation of an arena and a sequence of actions to quickly destroy the enemy.
boss battle arena
Suitable as an arena long horizontal platform for 100-200 blocks, installed above the ground at a height of 10-20 blocks. It is better to place fires throughout the arena in order to restore health after hitting the Eye.
Warrior Tactics
Fighting only in close combat will be very difficult, because the boss constantly flies and deals damage on impact. Better combine a warrior's sword with a ranged weaponto beat the enemy from a distance. We must not forget about healing potions and restoring health in the second phase, otherwise the Eye can finish off a careless player with constant "ramming" attacks.
Tactics for Arrow
Playing as a shooter in this case is the most effective. It's enough just to take a good ranged weapon and calmly fire at the Eye - the boss's large size will make it an ideal target.
Tactics for Mage
The strategy for the mage is similar to the tactics described above. It is necessary to run along the platform, shoot the enemy with shock spells and dodge his attacks.
Tactics for the Summoner
If you use only the power of summoned creatures, you will have to run around the arena in different directions and wait for the minions to deal with the boss. But it would be best to take a long-range weapon with you and also shoot the enemy, helping your mobs.
Drop from Eye of Cthulhu in Terraria
After killing the Eye of Cthulhu, it drops various items that differ depending on the game mode and the location of the battle.
Classic
Subject | Drop Chance |
In corrupted worlds | |
Demonite Ore | 100% |
Unholy Arrow | 100% |
Seeds of Corruption | 100% |
In crimson worlds | |
Bagrotan ore | 100% |
Crimson Seeds | 100% |
Binoculars | 2,5% |
Lesser Healing Potion | 100% |
Eye of Cthulhu Mask | 14,29% |
Trophy Eyes of Cthulhu | 10% |
Badger Hat (If killed on the day the Wall of Flesh is destroyed) | 100% |
Expert and Master
Subject | Drop Chance |
Lesser Healing Potion | 100% |
Badger Hat (on the day the Wall of Flesh was killed) | 100% |
Trophy Eyes of Cthulhu | 10% |
Treasure bag | 100% |
Shield of Cthulhu | 100% |
Eye of Cthulhu Mask | 14,29% |
Binoculars | 3,33% |
In corrupted worlds | |
Demonite Ore | 100% |
Unholy Arrow | 100% |
Seeds of Corruption | 100% |
In crimson worlds | |
Bagrotan ore | 100% |
Crimson Seeds | 100% |