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Brain of Cthulhu

Brain of Cthulhu

pre-hardmode
2/10 - Difficulty

Health

1,000 HP

Phase

pre hardmode

Summon Item

Bloody Spine (Vicious Powder + Vertebra) or break 3 Crimson Hearts

Strengths

  • +Illusion clones confuse targeting
  • +Creeper swarm can overwhelm in phase 1

Weaknesses

  • -Very low health on the Brain itself
  • -Illusions disappear on hit

Drops

Crimtane OreTissue SampleBrain of Confusion (Expert)

Arena Tips

Open up the Crimson cavern area. Build platforms for mobility during illusion phase.

Strategy & Tips

  • 1

    Two phases: first kill all Creepers, then attack the Brain.

  • 2

    In phase 2, Brain creates illusions of itself.

  • 3

    Use piercing weapons for Creeper phase.

  • 4

    Must be fought in Crimson.