To spawn the Old One's Army event in Terraria, you need to acquire an Eternia Crystal Stand and use it to summon the event at the location of your choice. The event itself involves defending the crystal from waves of enemies to earn rewards and progress in the game.
Old One's Army Event in Terraria
To spawn the Old One's Army event in Terraria, you need to have progressed to a certain point in the game. This event is tied to the Tavernkeep NPC, who arrives after defeating the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu. Once the Tavernkeep is present in your world, you can trigger the event by using an Eternia Crystal Stand.
Acquiring the Eternia Crystal Stand
The Eternia Crystal Stand can be purchased from the Tavernkeep for 25 Eternia Crystals. These crystals can be obtained by completing the Tavernkeep's Defender's Forge quests. Once you have the Eternia Crystal Stand in your inventory, you need to place it in your world to initiate the Old One's Army event.
Initiating the Old One's Army Event
To start the event, find a suitable location in your world to set up the Eternia Crystal Stand. It is recommended to clear out a flat area where you can easily defend the crystal. Once the stand is placed, interact with it to activate the event.
Defending the Eternia Crystal
During the Old One's Army event, waves of enemies will spawn and attempt to destroy the Eternia Crystal. Your objective is to protect the crystal from being destroyed. To do this, you'll need to defeat enemies that spawn in each wave. As you progress through the event, enemies will become stronger and more challenging to defeat.
Utilizing Eternia Crystals and Defenders
Throughout the event, you can use Eternia Crystals to summon defender NPCs to help you in battle. These defenders can provide support by attacking enemies, healing you, or providing buffs. You can place defenders near the crystal to assist in defending it during the event.
Completing the Event
The Old One's Army event has multiple waves of enemies that you must survive to successfully complete it. Once you have defeated all the waves and protected the Eternia Crystal, the event will end. You will be rewarded with Defender Medals, which can be used to purchase unique items from the Tavernkeep, including sentry summoning weapons and armor.
Strategies for Success
When preparing for the Old One's Army event, it is important to have strong weapons, armor, and accessories to withstand the enemy waves. Setting up proper defenses around the Eternia Crystal, such as traps, sentries, and platforms, can also help in protecting it effectively. Additionally, coordinating with friends or other players can make the event more manageable and increase your chances of success.