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Eater of Worlds
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Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
AI TypeWorm
Max Life7485 / 10479
KB Resist10000%
Drops

Eater of Worlds Trophy "Screams echo around you..." Eater of Worlds Trophy

The Eater of Worlds is a giant Corruption-themed worm boss (resembling a Devourer and a giant worm, but much larger) with eyes on every segment of its body. It is summoned using the Worm Food from within The Corruption, or by destroying 3 Shadow Orbs.

The Eater of Worlds is not a single target, but a string of 50 segments (1 head, 48 body, 1 tail) with individual life counters. When any inner segment is destroyed, it splits into multiple smaller worms, each with their own head and tail. Each section of the Eater must be killed in order to defeat the entire boss.

Defeating the Eater of Worlds is the only way to obtain Shadow Scales, as well as usable quantities of Demonite Ore. Individual segments drop some of these when killed, with a larger bonus drop upon defeating the entire entity. The Eater of Worlds is immune to the Poisoned, On Fire!, and Cursed Inferno debuffs.

If your world generated Crimson instead of Corruption, this boss will be replaced by the Brain of Cthulhu.

Quick Answers

What item is used to spawn the Eater of Worlds? toggle section
The Eater of Worlds, a pre-Hardmode Corruption-themed worm boss in Terraria, is summoned using an item called Worm Food. This can be used within The Corruption or Underground Corruption. Alternatively, the Eater of Worlds can also be summoned by destroying 3 Shadow Orbs that spawn in Corruption worlds.
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Can the Eater of Worlds be summoned without destroying Shadow Orbs, and if so, how? toggle section
Yes, the Eater of Worlds can be summoned without destroying Shadow Orbs. This can be achieved by using an item called Worm Food. However, it's important to note that the Eater of Worlds can only be summoned in the Corruption, regardless of the method used for its summoning.
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Why does the Eater of Worlds' segmented form, instead of a single target, matter? toggle section
The Eater of Worlds, a boss character in Terraria, is unique in that it's not a single target but a string of segments, each with its own life counter. This design significantly impacts the strategy for fighting it. When any inner body segment is destroyed, it splits into multiple smaller worms, each with their own head and tail. This means that to defeat the Eater of Worlds, every section must be killed. This can make the battle more challenging, as players must focus on multiple targets at once. Additionally, when the Eater of Worlds splits, the segment that becomes the tail fully recovers, adding another layer of complexity to the fight.
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What additional abilities does the Eater of Worlds gain in Expert and Master mode? toggle section
In Expert and Master mode, the Eater of Worlds gains several additional abilities. It becomes about 20% faster and periodically shoots Vile Spit projectiles from all body parts. These projectiles have a chance to inflict the Weak debuff onto the player. When fought above the ground, the Eater of Worlds moves quicker and constantly fires Vile Spit at the player. Additionally, every time it splits, it summons an Eater of Souls. Its maximum speed is also increased significantly.
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Segments

Eater of Worlds Head
Eater of Worlds HeadOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Damage22 / 48
Max Life65 / 91
Defense2
Drops
Coins3
Eater of Worlds Body
Eater of Worlds BodyOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Damage13 / 20
Max Life150 / 210
Defense4
Drops
Coins3
Eater of Worlds Tail
Eater of Worlds TailOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Damage11 / 17
Max Life220 / 308
Defense8
Drops
Coins3

Achievement

Achievement Worm Fodder Worm Fodder is the achievement you earn for defeating the Eater of Worlds for the first time.

Notes

  • In Expert Mode, the Eater of Worlds shoots Vile Spit from its heads.
  • The different sections of the Eater of Worlds are not equivalent: A Head section will deal significantly more damage than the Body or Tail, but has far less life and less defence.
  • Trying to summon the Eater of Worlds with Worm Food while another is still alive will not work and the item will not be consumed. Summoning additional Eater of Worlds by breaking additional Shadow Orbs does work either.
  • If the player leaves The Corruption, the Eater of Worlds will disappear (unless one manages to lure it into the crimson which is unlikely). This also happens when breaking Shadow Orb outside of corruption biome (this is possible if surrouding corruption is converted by Purification Powder or Clentaminator) - the message for boss is displayed but nothing happens.
  • Like all Worms, the Eater of Worlds is immune to Lava.
  • Individual segments cannot survive on their own. Killing one segment, when that part only consisted of two segments, will kill both.
  • When a part is destroyed, if it results in another worm being made, the segment that becomes the tail will fully recover. The segment that becomes the head will not heal.
  • There is a Hardmode Mechanical Boss equivalent of the Eater of Worlds, The Destroyer.
  • Depending on where exactly you summon him, he may get stuck underneath some empty terrain, such as a cave. His spawn location is relative to the player, not to the bottom of the map. He will only be stuck for a few seconds though, since it can travel through blocks.
  • When the Eater of Worlds spawns, it starts in a coiled state, and then unravels. Attacking it in this state will damage all its segments in that spot, which can kill it in seconds. This also applies to the Destroyer.

Tips

For more elaborate strategies on defeating Eater of Worlds, including weapon and arena recommendations, see Guide:Eater of Worlds strategies.
  • Weapons that pierce for multiple hits are effective, due to the Eater's large size and multiple parts.
  • Additionally, weapons with a large area of effect such as the Medusa Head or Grenades can be used to great effect.
  • The individual worms have a tendency to retreat into the ground when their heads are destroyed.
  • During Hardmode, it is an effective means of farming Soul of Night. One Soul of Night can be dropped per segment, the percentage being the same as with other mobs. The eater of worlds is also a good way of farming the corruption biome key.
  • If possible, try to aim for the head or tails of each section, as if they die first, they will not split into more.
  • Farming the Eater of Worlds is one of the most effective ways of making money prior to Hardmode. Mid-game armor and weapons will make the fight easy, and selling its drops will yield 9 to 11 each time, on average.

See Also

History

  • 1.3.0.5: Reduced damage of the Vile Spit attack.
  • 1.3.0.1: Added new AI in Expert Mode, will now shoot Vile Spit at players.
  • 1.2.1: Now has a chance of dropping the Eater's Bone as the drop chance is now fixed.
  • 1.1.2:
    • The Eater of Worlds can now spawn when a third Shadow Orb is broken within the Hallow, but will still flee due to not being in the Corruption.
  • 1.0.6:
    • No longer defeated when he flees.
    • Head health reduced from 80 to 65, damage reduced from 43 to 22.
    • Body health reduced from 210 to 150, damage reduced from 18 to 13, armor reduced from 7 to 4.
    • Tail health reduced from 300 to 220, damage reduced from 15 to 11, armor reduced from 10 to 8.
  • 1.0.5:
    • No longer drops Shadow Armor.
    • Can no longer follow players out of the corruption.
    • Head health reduced from 140 to 80, damage reduced from 50 to 43.
    • Body life reduced from 230 to 210, damage reduced from 25 to 18.
    • Tail life reduced from 350 to 300.
  • 1.0.4:
    • Fixed a bug where simply selecting Worm Food in your quick bar summoned the Eater of Worlds.
    • Head life increased from 120 to 140, damage increased from 40 to 50, armor increased from 0 to 2.
    • Body life increased from 200 to 230, damage increased from 10 to 25, armor increased from 4 to 7.
    • Tail life increased from 300 to 350, damage increased from 10 to 15, armor increased from 8 to 10.

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