How do I craft the Pygmy Necklace in Terraria?

To craft the Pygmy Necklace in Terraria, you need to understand the mechanics of crafting, the progression of your character, and the resources required. The Pygmy Necklace is a summoner accessory that increases the number of minions you can summon by one. This is a powerful item for summoner builds, as it allows you to have an additional minion to assist in combat. HereÔÇÖs a detailed guide on how to craft it, including strategies, tips, and considerations.

First, letÔÇÖs talk about the mechanics involved. The Pygmy Necklace is crafted at a TinkererÔÇÖs Workshop, which is a crafting station that allows you to combine accessories into more powerful versions. To craft the Pygmy Necklace, you need two specific items: the Pygmy Staff and the Tiki Totem. The Pygmy Staff is a summon weapon that summons a Pygmy minion to fight for you, and the Tiki Totem is an accessory that also increases your minion count by one. Combining these two items at the TinkererÔÇÖs Workshop creates the Pygmy Necklace, which retains the minion count increase and can be further combined with other accessories.

Now, letÔÇÖs go through the step-by-step process. First, you need to obtain the Pygmy Staff. This item is dropped by Plantera, a hardmode boss found in the Underground Jungle. To summon Plantera, you need to defeat all three mechanical bosses (The Destroyer, Skeletron Prime, and The Twins) and then find a PlanteraÔÇÖs Bulb in the Underground Jungle. PlanteraÔÇÖs Bulbs are pink glowing plants that spawn after the mechanical bosses are defeated. Once you find one, break it to summon Plantera. Defeating Plantera has a chance to drop the Pygmy Staff, so you may need to fight her multiple times to get it.

Next, you need the Tiki Totem. This accessory is sold by the Witch Doctor NPC, but only under specific conditions. The Witch Doctor must be living in the Jungle biome, and it must be nighttime. Additionally, you must have defeated Plantera to unlock the Tiki Totem in his shop. The Tiki Totem costs 20 gold coins, so make sure you have enough money. If you donÔÇÖt have a Witch Doctor yet, you can summon him by finding a Witch Doctor in the Jungle biome and providing him with suitable housing.

Once you have both the Pygmy Staff and the Tiki Totem, you can craft the Pygmy Necklace. Place the TinkererÔÇÖs Workshop in your crafting area, and then open your crafting menu while standing near it. You should see the Pygmy Necklace recipe, which requires the Pygmy Staff and the Tiki Totem. Combine these two items to create the Pygmy Necklace.

Here are some important tips and considerations. First, make sure you are well-prepared before fighting Plantera. She is a tough boss, and youÔÇÖll need strong armor, weapons, and accessories to defeat her. Summoners should focus on summoner gear, such as the Spider Armor or the Forbidden Armor, and use summon weapons like the Spider Staff or the Optic Staff. Additionally, create a large arena in the Underground Jungle with platforms, campfires, and heart lanterns to help you during the fight.

A common mistake is not having the Witch Doctor in the Jungle biome. If he is not in the Jungle, he will not sell the Tiki Totem. Make sure to build a suitable house for him in the Jungle and wait until nighttime to purchase the Tiki Totem. Another mistake is not having enough gold coins. The Tiki Totem is expensive, so make sure to farm gold by selling items or defeating enemies.

For advanced techniques, consider combining the Pygmy Necklace with other summoner accessories to maximize your minion count. For example, you can combine the Pygmy Necklace with the Papyrus Scarab or the Necromantic Scroll to further increase your minion count and damage. Additionally, you can use the Pygmy Necklace in conjunction with summoner armor sets like the Spooky Armor or the Stardust Armor to create a powerful summoner build.

In terms of resource requirements, youÔÇÖll need to gather materials for summoner gear and potions. For example, youÔÇÖll need Spider Fangs to craft the Spider Staff and Spider Armor, which are useful for fighting Plantera. YouÔÇÖll also need to gather materials for potions like the Summoning Potion, which increases your minion count temporarily, and the Bewitching Table, which provides a permanent minion boost.

Class and equipment considerations are important for summoners. The Pygmy Necklace is specifically designed for summoner builds, so itÔÇÖs best used by players focusing on summoner weapons and armor. If youÔÇÖre playing a different class, such as melee or ranged, the Pygmy Necklace may not be as useful. However, you can still use it to add an extra minion to your arsenal, which can be helpful in certain situations.

In summary, crafting the Pygmy Necklace requires defeating Plantera to obtain the Pygmy Staff and purchasing the Tiki Totem from the Witch Doctor in the Jungle biome at night. Combine these two items at the TinkererÔÇÖs Workshop to create the Pygmy Necklace. Prepare thoroughly for the Plantera fight, ensure the Witch Doctor is in the Jungle, and gather enough gold coins. Use the Pygmy Necklace to enhance your summoner build and maximize your minion count for powerful combat effectiveness.