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Skeletron

Skeletron

pre-hardmode
4/10 - Difficulty

Health

4,400 HP

Phase

pre hardmode

Summon Item

Talk to Old Man at Dungeon entrance at night

Strengths

  • +Instant kill if not defeated by dawn
  • +Spin attack grants invulnerability

Weaknesses

  • -Hands can be destroyed individually
  • -Head is vulnerable when not spinning

Drops

Skeletron HandBook of SkullsBone GloveBone Key (Expert)

Arena Tips

Build a large platform arena near the dungeon. Add campfires, heart lanterns, and stars in bottles.

Strategy & Tips

  • 1

    Destroy both hands first for easier head attacks.

  • 2

    Must defeat before dawn or he one-shots you.

  • 3

    Head spins and becomes invulnerable during spin attack.

  • 4

    Shield of Cthulhu dash helps dodge spin attacks.