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Mourning Wood (Terraria 1.4.5)

Mourning Wood is one of the 14 event bosses in Terraria 1.4.5 (Pumpkin Moon), #18 of 33 in our order. Summon: Use a Pumpkin Moon Medallion at night (needs Ectoplasm, so after Plantera). HP: 14,000 Classic / 18,200 Expert / 23,205 Master; base defense 34. Key drops: Necromantic Scroll, Stake Launcher, Spooky Twig and Witch's Broom. Beating it unlocks Spooky Wood and the Spooky armor (summoner). It becomes available after Plantera.

Mourning Wood

Mourning Wood stats

14,000HP Classic
18,200HP Expert
23,205HP Master
34Defense
StatClassicExpertMaster
Health14,00018,20023,205

Base defense 34.

Mourning Wood in the game

Mourning Wood fight, in-game screenshot
Mourning Wood in the game. Screenshot © Re-Logic, via the Terraria Wiki.

How to summon Mourning Wood

Pumpkin Moon MedallionPumpkin Moon Medallion

Use a Pumpkin Moon Medallion at night (needs Ectoplasm, so after Plantera).

Why fight it at this point

Pumpkin Moon opens after Plantera and gives strong summoner and ranged gear.

What Mourning Wood drops

Necromantic ScrollNecromantic Scroll
Stake LauncherStake Launcher
Spooky TwigSpooky Twig
Witch's BroomWitch's Broom

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

Tip

Build a sheltered arena with heart lanterns and campfires before you start the moon.

Back to the boss order checker

Questions players ask

How do I summon Mourning Wood?

Use a Pumpkin Moon Medallion at night (needs Ectoplasm, so after Plantera).

How much HP does Mourning Wood have in Master mode?

23,205 HP (single body). Classic: 14,000, Expert: 18,200.

What does Mourning Wood drop?

Necromantic Scroll, Stake Launcher, Spooky Twig and Witch's Broom. The wiki lists the exact chances.

What should I do after Mourning Wood?

Go back to the main path: the boss order checker shows what is next.

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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