This guide explains how to summon The Destroyer in Terraria, detailing the steps for crafting and using the Mechanical Worm, as well as the conditions for its natural spawn. Each method outlines the required materials, nighttime conditions, and instructions to initiate this challenging boss fight.
The Destroyer is a Hardmode mechanical boss in Terraria, designed as a harder counterpart to the pre-Hardmode Eater of Worlds. This massive worm-like creature features multiple segments, each capable of firing lasers, and it summons Probe enemies to attack the player. Known for its high durability and overwhelming firepower, The Destroyer is a major obstacle in early Hardmode progression.
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This is the standard method for summoning The Destroyer. The Mechanical Worm is a Hardmode summoning item crafted using materials available after entering Hardmode.
Craft the Mechanical Worm at a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil and use it at night. Note, that the item cannot be used during the day, and summoning will fail if attempted outside nighttime.
The Destroyer may also spawn naturally with a 1/10 (10%) chance at dusk after a Demon or Crimson Altar has been destroyed, provided it has not yet been defeated at least once in the current world.