
Hardmode boss
Golem (Terraria 1.4.5)
Golem is boss #23 of 33 in our Terraria 1.4.5 order (main boss 14 of 18). Summon: Use a Lihzahrd Power Cell on the Lihzahrd Altar inside the Jungle Temple. HP: 60,000 Classic / 90,000 Expert / 114,749 Master; base defense 26. Key drops: Picksaw, Beetle Husk, Stynger and Sun Stone. Beating it unlocks the Lunatic Cultist, Martian Madness (Martian Probes), tier-3 Old One's Army, and Beetle armor. Fight it after Plantera and before Duke Fishron.

Golem stats
Health counts all parts together.
| Stat | Classic | Expert | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 60,000 | 90,000 | 114,749 |
Base defense 26.
Golem in the game

How to summon Golem
Use a Lihzahrd Power Cell on the Lihzahrd Altar inside the Jungle Temple.
Why fight it at this point
Required for the endgame: killing Golem makes the cultists appear at the Dungeon entrance.
What Golem drops
Drop rates and mode-only items differ between Classic and Expert or Master (treasure bags). Full drop table on the Terraria Wiki.
Tip
Clear the temple's traps around the altar first; the fight is short if you stay off the ground in phase two.
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Questions players ask
How do I summon Golem?
Use a Lihzahrd Power Cell on the Lihzahrd Altar inside the Jungle Temple.
How much HP does Golem have in Master mode?
114,749 HP (all parts together). Classic: 60,000, Expert: 90,000.
What does Golem drop?
Picksaw, Beetle Husk, Stynger, Sun Stone and Shiny Stone. The wiki lists the exact chances.
What should I do after Golem?
The next main boss is Duke Fishron.

