Hardmode boss
Moon Lord (Terraria 1.4.5)
Moon Lord is boss #33 of 33 in our Terraria 1.4.5 order (main boss 18 of 18). Summon: Defeat all four Celestial Pillars, or use a Celestial Sigil. HP: 145,000 Classic / 217,500 Expert / 277,311 Master; base defense 70. Key drops: Luminite, Meowmere, Star Wrath and Terrarian. Beating it unlocks Luminite, the lunar armor sets and the last weapons; you have beaten Terraria's main progression. Fight it after Lunatic Cultist.
Moon Lord stats
Health counts all parts together.
| Stat | Classic | Expert | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 145,000 | 217,500 | 277,311 |
Base defense 70.
How to summon Moon Lord
Celestial SigilDefeat all four Celestial Pillars, or use a Celestial Sigil.
Why fight it at this point
The final boss: everything in the endgame (Luminite, lunar armor, Zenith parts) comes from him.
What Moon Lord drops
Luminite
Meowmere
Star Wrath
Terrarian
Last Prism
S.D.M.G.Drop rates and mode-only items differ between Classic and Expert or Master (treasure bags). Full drop table on the Terraria Wiki.
Tip
Destroy both hand eyes and the head eye before the core opens, and watch for the head's sweeping death ray.
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Questions players ask
How do I summon Moon Lord?
Defeat all four Celestial Pillars, or use a Celestial Sigil.
How much HP does Moon Lord have in Master mode?
277,311 HP (all parts together). Classic: 145,000, Expert: 217,500.
What does Moon Lord drop?
Luminite, Meowmere, Star Wrath, Terrarian, Last Prism and S.D.M.G.. The wiki lists the exact chances.
What should I do after Moon Lord?
You have finished the main progression; farm Moon Lord for the gear you still need.