How do I craft a golden shower in Terraria?

To craft the Golden Shower in Terraria, you need to follow a specific progression path and gather the required materials. The Golden Shower is a powerful magic weapon that fires a stream of ichor, reducing enemy defense and dealing continuous damage. It is particularly useful in hardmode, especially against tough enemies and bosses. Here is a detailed guide on how to craft it.

First, you need to enter hardmode. This is achieved by defeating the Wall of Flesh in the Underworld. Once hardmode begins, the world will change, and new ores, enemies, and biomes will appear. One of the key materials for the Golden Shower is Ichor, which is dropped by Ichor Stickers and Ichor Stalkers in the Underground Crimson biome. If your world has the Corruption instead of the Crimson, you will need to create an artificial Crimson biome or use another world to gather Ichor.

To create an artificial Crimson biome, you need to place Crimson blocks or Crimson seeds in a controlled area. This will spread the Crimson biome, allowing Ichor enemies to spawn. You can obtain Crimson seeds by breaking Crimson grass or defeating enemies in the Crimson biome. Once you have a Crimson biome, you can farm Ichor Stickers and Ichor Stalkers for Ichor. These enemies are more common in the Underground Crimson, so it is best to explore there.

Next, you need to gather Souls of Night. These are dropped by enemies in the Underground Corruption or Crimson biome. To farm Souls of Night, you can create a small arena in the Underground Crimson or Corruption and use battle potions and water candles to increase enemy spawn rates. Defeating enemies like Herplings, Crimeras, and World Feeders will drop Souls of Night.

Once you have at least 20 Ichor and 15 Souls of Night, you can craft the Golden Shower at a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil. The Mythril Anvil is crafted from 10 Mythril Bars, which are made from Mythril Ore. Mythril Ore is found in the Underground layer after breaking Demon or Crimson Altars with the Pwnhammer, which is dropped by the Wall of Flesh. You will need to mine enough Mythril Ore to craft the anvil.

To craft the Golden Shower, you also need a Spell Tome. Spell Tomes are sold by the Wizard NPC for 5 gold coins. The Wizard can be found in the Cavern layer after defeating Skeletron. Once you rescue him, he will move into a suitable house. Make sure you have enough gold coins to purchase the Spell Tome.

After gathering all the materials, go to the Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil and craft the Golden Shower. The recipe requires 20 Ichor, 15 Souls of Night, and 1 Spell Tome. Once crafted, the Golden Shower will be a valuable addition to your magic arsenal, especially against high-defense enemies and bosses.

Here are some important tips and considerations. First, make sure you have adequate defense and mobility when farming in the Underground Crimson or Corruption. Hardmode enemies are much stronger, and you may need to upgrade your armor and accessories. Second, use buffs like the Ironskin Potion, Regeneration Potion, and Swiftness Potion to increase your survivability and efficiency. Third, consider using a summon weapon or minions to help you fight enemies while you focus on dodging attacks.

Common mistakes to avoid include not preparing enough before entering hardmode. Make sure you have good armor, weapons, and accessories before fighting the Wall of Flesh. Also, avoid spreading the Crimson or Corruption too much, as it can take over your world and make it difficult to manage. Use Sunflowers, Hallow blocks, or the Clentaminator to control the spread.

Advanced techniques include creating a farm for Ichor and Souls of Night. You can build a small arena with traps, lava, and platforms to kill enemies automatically. This will save you time and effort while farming. Additionally, you can use the Golden Shower in combination with other weapons and accessories to maximize its effectiveness. For example, pairing it with the Magic Cuffs or Celestial Cuffs will restore mana when you take damage, allowing you to use the Golden Shower more frequently.

In terms of class and equipment considerations, the Golden Shower is best suited for mage characters. It synergizes well with other magic weapons and accessories that increase magic damage, reduce mana cost, or provide mana regeneration. If you are playing as a melee or ranged character, you may still find the Golden Shower useful for its defense-reducing effect, but it will not be your primary weapon.

In summary, crafting the Golden Shower in Terraria requires entering hardmode, gathering Ichor and Souls of Night, and crafting it at a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil. Prepare adequately, use buffs, and consider creating a farm for efficient resource gathering. The Golden Shower is a powerful magic weapon that can significantly enhance your combat effectiveness in hardmode.