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In the video game Terraria, a Ruined House is a structure generated in the middle of the Underworld. It can occur frequently, and often holds desirable loot.
Steps
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1Find necessary protection. Good armor includes Necro/Crimson, Gold, and Silver. Arm yourself with your strongest weapons.
- Having an Obsidian Skull or any item that grants immunity to fire or lava is recommended. If you have the Lava Waders, these are extremely useful. Also bring several potions of healing, as you most likely will be harmed by Fire Imps. If you don't want to fall and sink into the lava, get some wings.
- A shadow key is essential; it can be used infinitely, and is the only way to unlock Shadow Chests. It is found within Gold Chests in the Dungeon. Also remember to bring a potion of Recall or a Magic Mirror so you can make a quick getaway if things turn sour!
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2Acquire a decent pickaxe. If this is your first time to the Underworld, then at least have a Deathbringer Pickaxe, as you may be digging for quite a while before reaching the Underworld if you rely on a Bronze Pickaxe.
- If you've been to the Underworld before and mined Hellstone ore, use a Molten Pickaxe.
- This may seem like a boring step, but is imperative to your survival and will maximize your loot.
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3Dig a two block wide tunnel straight down. Be sure to look out for caverns, as they will provide a quicker way down. If you do this correctly, after a couple of minutes of tireless digging, you will notice the background changes to a wall of rock with many glowing lava veins. This means that you have arrived in the Underworld.
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4Work until you run into a ruined house. You'll likely find one (made up of Hellstone or Obsidian Bricks and probably partially filled with lava) after traversing across the terrain for a little bit. Be sure to check it for loot.
- Be careful of those Fire Imps and Hellbats!
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5Congratulations! You have successfully found and looted a Ruined House!
- Now go find some more and keep gathering loot before teleporting home with your Potion of Recall or Magic Mirror.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat is the greatest armor in this game?
Community AnswerThere are 4 "best armors" in the game currently, depending on what class you like the most. For taking and dealing damage, Solar Armor is the best. For hiding in the shadows, sniping enemies dealing massive amounts of damage, Vortex is king. For your ultimate wizardry needs, Nebula is the ultimate, providing buffs for you and allies. For commanding an army, Stardust is godly. -
QuestionHow do I craft a hellforge?
Devin RosenbuschCommunity AnswerYou cannot craft a hellforge. But you can acquire one by plundering in the underworld. -
QuestionWhat is the fastest way to get bones?
Blue Fox789Community AnswerFarm skeletons in the dungeon. I recommend a weapon with over 40 attack. -
QuestionWhat are those large structures in the underground jungle?
Community AnswerThe yellow ones are Hives, but, in the mobile version, there are also house-like Jungle Sanctums. Don't forget about the Jungle Shrines, either! -
QuestionHow do I get illegal gun parts in Terraria?
Community AnswerTo acquire illegal gun parts you must first get an arms dealer NPC. To spawn the arms dealer, you must have an empty house and at least one bullet or bullet-firing gun in your inventory (a chest will not count). Once the arms dealer NPC is spawned, talk to him at night to check the availability of illegal gun parts. -
QuestionHow do I beat The Destroyer if I am stuck?Community AnswerI would recommend getting around 40 to 50 armor with any weapon. Wait until night, then attack and just stay in one little spot. Get the cobalt shield (in the dungeon) for no knockback.
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QuestionHow do I beat the twins in Terraria?Community AnswerFocus on killing one before the other, so they aren't in their second stage at the same time. Keep moving, build an arena. Any weapon that lets you attack from a range is useful.
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QuestionHow do I beat skeleton prime?Community AnswerGet the Stormbow from Hallowed Mimics. Then, get some holy arrows and wreck him.
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QuestionWhat do I do if no solar eclipse has happened in Terraria when I don't the lizard temple?
Mero CVCommunity AnswerSolar Eclipses are Hardmode events that have roughly a 5% chance of happening on any given day after you've defeated at least one of the Mechanical bosses (Skeletron Prime, The Twins or The Destroyer). I assume your question means you don't have access to the Lizahrd Temple, which means you haven't killed Plantera. Your options are either play until an Eclipse happens (rare) or defeat Plantera for the Temple Key. You can easily farm Solar Tablet Fragments from there to summon an Eclipse whenever you want.
Warnings
- Beware lava pits!Thanks!
- Look out for Hellstone, as it burns the player unless you have fire immunity items.Thanks!
- Beware voodoo demons as they summon walls of flesh.Thanks!
