Does the Torch God have to be underground?
The Torch God is an event in the popular game Terraria that allows players to summon a series of destructive bolts to take out large groups of monsters. Yes, it is absolutely necessary to have the Torches placed underground to start the event. At least 101 Torches of any kind must be placed in a close proximity below the surface layer to trigger the Torch God to appear.
But why exactly does the event require you to place your Torches underground? As it turns out, Terraria’s development team designed the event to be triggered by creating a small, self-contained "bunker" underneath the surface of the Earth. When you reach the required threshold of 101 Torches, a hidden mechanism underneath the surface of the soil is activated, ultimately summoning the Torch God.
Prerequisites to Trigger the Event
In order to begin the event, you need to meet the required threshold of at least 101 Torches underground, as explained above. While it might seem daunting to place that many Torches around, creating a clear path through the soil to the specified depth doesn’t require any major excavation feats. We’ll also explore some common mistakes that might result in prematurely ending the Torch God.
Torches not Placed underground? Issues You Might Encount
Suppose, however, you find yourself stuck between the desire to trigger the Torch God and the hassle of going underground to place 101 Torches. Some common mistakes users make:
- Place Torches too close: Failure to leave room for enemies to spawn nearby renders the event entirely useless
- Overlap Torches: **Attempting to save space by partially overlapping adjacent Torches renders the requirement unmet
- Don’t build a secure bunker: Enemies can just destroy and re-explode your painstakingly-crafted Torch design at the surface level
What Happens to the Event when you Gain Favor with the Torch God?
Here’s some important note about keeping the Torch God’s Favor:
- After the Torch God’s favor is gained through the requirements mentioned above, the requirement of having least 95 Torches shot at once to ensure the maximum number of benefits
- When torches’ number exceeds or falls under the specified amounts, favor will not maintain or revert
- Any enemy deaths will decrease the rate of Torches re-spawning, with the favor dropping gradually at the set threshold If you haven’t maxed it out by saving up favors or placing renewed buffs your way to reaching the level cap.
If you found this article helpful, consider bookmarking it for when you tackle the Torch God event, or even passing it onto fellow Terraria friends who struggled with this task. Additionally, be careful not to overlook Aegis fruit as per the "Best Buff Items" infographic.
References for this post include the actual Terraria event and game materials, for example:https://terraria.fandom.com/wiki/Torch God,
https://the-gamer.com/10-best-buffs-in-terraria/
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