Old One's Army (tier 1)
Dark Mage (Terraria 1.4.5)
Dark Mage is one of the 14 event bosses in Terraria 1.4.5 (Old One's Army (tier 1)), #5 of 33 in our order. Summon: Start the Old One's Army with an Eternia Crystal on an Eternia Crystal Stand (sold by the Tavernkeep). HP: 800 Classic / 1,600 Expert / 2,040 Master; base defense 18. Key drops: Dark Mage's Tome, Apprentice's Scarf and Squire's Shield. Beating it unlocks Defender Medals for the Tavernkeep's sentry gear. It becomes available after Brain of Cthulhu.
Dark Mage stats
Health counts tier 1 of the Old One's Army.
| Stat | Classic | Expert | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 800 | 1,600 | 2,040 |
Base defense 18.
How to summon Dark Mage
Eternia CrystalStart the Old One's Army with an Eternia Crystal on an Eternia Crystal Stand (sold by the Tavernkeep).
Why fight it at this point
Tier 1 of the Old One's Army is open as soon as the Tavernkeep moves in (after the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu).
What Dark Mage drops
Dark Mage's Tome
Apprentice's Scarf
Squire's ShieldDrop rates and mode-only items differ between Classic and Expert or Master (treasure bags). Full drop table on the Terraria Wiki.
Tip
Build defenses on both lanes before wave 5; the Dark Mage heals other enemies, so kill it first.
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Questions players ask
How do I summon Dark Mage?
Start the Old One's Army with an Eternia Crystal on an Eternia Crystal Stand (sold by the Tavernkeep).
How much HP does Dark Mage have in Master mode?
2,040 HP (tier 1 of the Old One's Army). Classic: 800, Expert: 1,600.
What does Dark Mage drop?
Dark Mage's Tome, Apprentice's Scarf and Squire's Shield. The wiki lists the exact chances.
What should I do after Dark Mage?
Go back to the main path: the boss order checker shows what is next.