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Lunatic Cultist (Terraria 1.4.5)

Lunatic Cultist is boss #28 of 33 in our Terraria 1.4.5 order (main boss 17 of 18). Summon: Kill the four cultists praying at the Dungeon entrance (they appear after Golem). HP: 32,000 Classic / 48,000 Expert / 61,200 Master; base defense 42. Key drops: Ancient Manipulator and Tablet Fragment. Beating it unlocks the four Celestial Pillars (Lunar Events) and the Ancient Manipulator crafting station. Fight it after Empress of Light and before Moon Lord.

Lunatic Cultist

Lunatic Cultist stats

32,000HP Classic
48,000HP Expert
61,200HP Master
42Defense
StatClassicExpertMaster
Health32,00048,00061,200

Base defense 42.

How to summon Lunatic Cultist

Kill the four cultists praying at the Dungeon entrance (they appear after Golem).

Why fight it at this point

Beating it starts the Lunar Events, the last step before Moon Lord.

What Lunatic Cultist drops

Ancient ManipulatorAncient Manipulator
Tablet FragmentTablet Fragment

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

Tip

Stay mobile and use piercing or homing weapons; its lightning orb and ice mist are the attacks to watch.

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Questions players ask

How do I summon Lunatic Cultist?

Kill the four cultists praying at the Dungeon entrance (they appear after Golem).

How much HP does Lunatic Cultist have in Master mode?

61,200 HP (single body). Classic: 32,000, Expert: 48,000.

What does Lunatic Cultist drop?

Ancient Manipulator and Tablet Fragment. The wiki lists the exact chances.

What should I do after Lunatic Cultist?

The next main boss is Moon Lord.

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