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Pre-Hardmode boss

Deerclops (Terraria 1.4.5)

Deerclops is boss #8 of 33 in our Terraria 1.4.5 order (main boss 7 of 18). Summon: Use a Deer Thing in the Snow biome; it can also show up at midnight during a blizzard. HP: 7,000 Classic / 11,900 Expert / 15,172 Master; base defense 10. Key drops: Lucy the Axe, Pew-matic Horn, Houndius Shootius and Eye Bone. Beating it unlocks nothing that blocks progress; it is a loot boss from the Don't Starve crossover. Fight it after Skeletron and before Wall of Flesh.

Deerclops

Deerclops stats

7,000HP Classic
11,900HP Expert
15,172HP Master
10Defense
StatClassicExpertMaster
Health7,00011,90015,172

Base defense 10.

How to summon Deerclops

Deer ThingDeer Thing

Use a Deer Thing in the Snow biome; it can also show up at midnight during a blizzard.

Why fight it at this point

Optional, but its weapons (Lucy the Axe, Pew-matic Horn, Houndius Shootius) are strong for this point of the game.

What Deerclops drops

Lucy the AxeLucy the Axe
Pew-matic HornPew-matic Horn
Houndius ShootiusHoundius Shootius
Eye BoneEye Bone

Drop rates and mode-only items differ between Classic and Expert or Master (treasure bags). Full drop table on the Terraria Wiki.

Tip

Stay out of its shadow-hand range and jump its ice spikes; a long flat arena in the snow works best.

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Questions players ask

How do I summon Deerclops?

Use a Deer Thing in the Snow biome; it can also show up at midnight during a blizzard.

How much HP does Deerclops have in Master mode?

15,172 HP (single body). Classic: 7,000, Expert: 11,900.

What does Deerclops drop?

Lucy the Axe, Pew-matic Horn, Houndius Shootius and Eye Bone. The wiki lists the exact chances.

What should I do after Deerclops?

The next main boss is Wall of Flesh.

Data: Terraria 1.4.5 facts from the Terraria Wiki (terraria.wiki.gg, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), checked 14 October 2026 against patch 1.4.5.8. Text and tools are our own. Wrong number? Tell us.

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