Why Won’t the Soul of Night Drop in Terraria?
In Terraria, the Soul of Night is a crucial crafting material used to create various essential items. However, many players have reported that they are unable to obtain this valuable resource. In this article, we will delve into the reasons why the Soul of Night may not be dropping in your Terraria game.
A Corrupt Enemy (Such as the Corruptor) Will Not Drop Souls of Night Unless 200 or More Ebonstone Blocks are Present
One of the primary reasons why the Soul of Night may not be dropping is due to the presence of Ebonstone blocks. A Corrupt enemy (such as the Corruptor) will not drop Souls of Night unless 200 or more Ebonstone blocks are present. This means that if you do not have a sufficient number of Ebonstone blocks in your world, the Soul of Night will not drop.
Enemies That Do Not Spawn in the Area, but Simply Followed the Player There, May Still Drop Souls
However, there is an exception to this rule. Enemies that do not spawn in the area, but simply followed the player there, may still drop Souls. This means that if you have enemies that are not native to the Corruption/Crimson biome, but have followed you there, they may still drop the Soul of Night.
Soul of Night Drop Conditions
Here are the drop conditions for the Soul of Night:
• Hardmode: The Soul of Night can only be obtained in Hardmode.
• Corruption/Crimson Biome: The Soul of Night can only be obtained in the Corruption/Crimson biome.
• Cavern Layer and Below: The Soul of Night can only be obtained in the Cavern layer and below.
• Enemies: The Soul of Night can only be obtained by killing enemies in the Corruption/Crimson biome.
What Can Drop Souls of Night in Terraria?
Here are the enemies that can drop Souls of Night in Terraria:
• Most Enemies Killed in the Underground Corruption or Underground Crimson: Most enemies killed in the Underground Corruption or Underground Crimson can drop Souls of Night.
• Granite Elementals: Granite Elementals, which are not native to the Corruption/Crimson biome, can also drop Souls of Night.
How to Spread Corruption in Terraria
If you are having trouble obtaining the Soul of Night, you may want to consider spreading Corruption in your world. Here are some ways to do so:
• Corrupt Seeds: You can use Corrupt Seeds to spread Corruption in your world.
• Unholy Water: You can use Unholy Water to spread Corruption in your world.
• Clentaminator with Purple Solution: You can use the Clentaminator with Purple Solution to spread Corruption in your world.
Does Killing Plantera Stop the Corruption?
Killing Plantera can have an impact on the Corruption in your world. Killing Plantera for the first time reduces the speed of the Corruption’s spread by 1/2 (50%). This means that if you kill Plantera, the Corruption will spread more slowly in your world.
Is Crimson Better than Corruption?
The choice between Crimson and Corruption ultimately comes down to personal preference. Crimson armor gives you Health Regen, and some good items are the Crimson Cloud and Panic Necklace. Corruption armor gives you a Melee speed Boost, and some good items are the Vilethorn and Band of Starpower.
Do Demon Altars Count as Corruption?
Finally, it’s worth noting that destroying altars does NOT spawn corruption (or other blocks). This means that if you destroy a demon altar, it will not have any impact on the Corruption in your world.
In conclusion, the Soul of Night is a valuable resource in Terraria that can be difficult to obtain. However, by understanding the drop conditions and spreading Corruption in your world, you can increase your chances of getting this valuable resource. Remember to always keep an eye out for enemies that can drop Souls of Night, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different strategies to obtain this valuable resource.