How do I get the Celestial Stone in Terraria?

The Celestial Stone is a powerful accessory in Terraria that provides a variety of stat boosts, making it a valuable item for character development. It increases melee speed, movement speed, defense, mining speed, and damage by 10%, while also granting minor life regeneration and knockback resistance. To obtain the Celestial Stone, you need to craft it using the Tinkerer's Workshop, which is sold by the Goblin Tinkerer NPC. The crafting process involves combining the Sun Stone and Moon Stone, along with other materials. HereÔÇÖs a detailed guide on how to achieve this.

First, you need to acquire the Sun Stone and Moon Stone. The Sun Stone is dropped by Golem, a boss found in the Jungle Temple. To summon Golem, you must first defeat Plantera, another boss found in the Underground Jungle. Plantera drops the Temple Key, which allows you to enter the Jungle Temple. Inside the temple, youÔÇÖll find the Lihzahrd Altar, where you can summon Golem using Lihzahrd Power Cells. These cells are found in chests within the temple or dropped by Lihzahrd enemies. Once you defeat Golem, thereÔÇÖs a chance it will drop the Sun Stone.

The Moon Stone is dropped by Vampires during the Solar Eclipse event. Solar Eclipses are random events that can occur after defeating at least one Mechanical Boss (The Twins, The Destroyer, or Skeletron Prime). During a Solar Eclipse, Vampires and other powerful enemies will spawn. Vampires have a chance to drop the Moon Stone when defeated. To increase your chances of encountering a Solar Eclipse, you can use a Solar Tablet, which can be found in Lihzahrd Chests in the Jungle Temple. Using a Solar Tablet will immediately trigger a Solar Eclipse, allowing you to farm for the Moon Stone.

Once you have both the Sun Stone and Moon Stone, you need to craft the Celestial Stone at the Tinkerer's Workshop. The Tinkerer's Workshop is sold by the Goblin Tinkerer NPC, who can be found after defeating a Goblin Army. To spawn the Goblin Army, you need to destroy a Goblin Scout in the outer thirds of the world, which will drop Tattered Cloth. Combine 10 Tattered Cloth with 5 Wood at a Loom to create a Goblin Battle Standard, which can be used to summon the Goblin Army. After defeating the Goblin Army, the Goblin Tinkerer will spawn in the Cavern layer, and you can rescue him by talking to him and providing a suitable house.

With the Tinkerer's Workshop in place, you can now craft the Celestial Stone. Place the Sun Stone and Moon Stone in the crafting menu at the Tinkerer's Workshop, and the Celestial Stone will be created. This accessory is particularly useful for melee and hybrid builds, as it provides a significant boost to damage and defense. However, it can also benefit other classes due to its universal stat increases.

When preparing for the battles required to obtain the Celestial Stone, itÔÇÖs important to have the right equipment and buffs. For fighting Golem, a strong melee or ranged setup is recommended. The Terra Blade, True NightÔÇÖs Edge, or True Excalibur are excellent melee weapons, while the Megashark or Chlorophyte Shotbow are great ranged options. For the Solar Eclipse, having a strong weapon like the Death Sickle or the Vampire Knives can make dealing with Vampires and other enemies much easier. Additionally, using buffs like Ironskin, Regeneration, and Swiftness can significantly improve your survivability and damage output.

One common mistake to avoid is attempting to fight Golem or the Solar Eclipse enemies without proper preparation. Golem can be a tough fight if youÔÇÖre not adequately geared, and the Solar Eclipse can overwhelm you with its powerful enemies. Make sure to have the best armor available for your class, such as Turtle Armor for melee, Shroomite Armor for ranged, or Spectre Armor for magic. Also, ensure your accessories are optimized for your build, with items like the Warrior Emblem, Ranger Emblem, or Sorcerer Emblem to boost your damage.

Advanced techniques for optimizing your character include reforging accessories to have the best modifiers. The Celestial Stone can be reforged to have the Warding modifier, which provides an additional 4 defense, or the Menacing modifier, which increases damage by 4%. Additionally, combining the Celestial Stone with other accessories like the Celestial Shell can further enhance your stats, making you even more powerful.

In summary, obtaining the Celestial Stone involves defeating Golem for the Sun Stone and farming Vampires during a Solar Eclipse for the Moon Stone. With these materials, you can craft the Celestial Stone at the Tinkerer's Workshop. Proper preparation, including the right equipment, buffs, and strategies, is essential for success. By following these steps and avoiding common mistakes, you can enhance your characterÔÇÖs capabilities and tackle TerrariaÔÇÖs challenges more effectively.