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How To Summon Eater Of Worlds

This guide explains how to summon the Eater of Worlds in Terraria, covering the steps for breaking Shadow Orbs and crafting Worm Food. Each method includes the necessary materials, conditions, and instructions to initiate the boss fight within the Corruption biome.

December 7, 2024
The eater of worlds boss from Terraria surrounded by a light eminating from it and the background is the terraria background with mountains

What Is The Eater Of Worlds

The Eater of Worlds is a massive, segmented worm-like boss exclusive to worlds with the Corruption biome. This pre-Hardmode boss is considered a significant challenge due to its size and ability to divide into smaller parts when attacked. Its defeat is essential for progression, as it drops materials crucial for crafting powerful weapons, armor, and tools. There are two primary methods to summon this boss, each requiring specific materials and preparation.

Notable Drops:

  • Shadow Scales (essential for crafting Shadow Armor and the Nightmare Pickaxe)
  • Demonite Ore (used to create powerful pre-Hardmode gear)
  • Worm Scarf (reduces incoming damage by 17%)
  • Eater of Worlds Mask and Trophy
  • Coins and other miscellaneous loot
The eater of worlds from terraria, a long worm like monster with spikes coming out of its mouth where a giant eye is, with eyes going down the entirety of its body. Its body is purple grey
Eater Of Worlds

How To Summon The Eater Of Worlds

Breaking Shadow Orbs Method

Shadow Orbs are mysterious, glowing spheres found within the Corruption Chasms, deep tunnels lined with Ebonstone.

Steps to Summon:

  • Access the Shadow Orbs: Locate the Shadow Orbs in the chasms and use a hammer or explosives to break them.
  • Trigger the Summon: Upon breaking the third orb, the Eater of Worlds will spawn immediately.

Note: Orbs are usually encased in Ebonstone, which can only be mined with a Nightmare Pickaxe or higher, or destroyed using explosives.

Shadow Orb from Terraria, a purple-ish ball with grey vines around it
Shadow Orb

Worm Food Method

Worm Food is a crafted summoning item specifically used to summon the Eater of Worlds.

Materials:

  • 15 Rotten Chunks: Dropped by Corruption enemies such as Eaters of Souls and Devourers.
  • 30 Vile Powder: Crafted from Vile Mushrooms found in the Corruption, using an Alchemy Table or Placed Bottle.

To summon the Eater of Worlds using Worm Food, craft the item at a Demon Altar located in the Corruption by combining 15 Rotten Chunks and 30 Vile Powder. Once crafted, use the Worm Food in the Corruption biome to summon the boss.

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