Hardmode boss
Plantera (Terraria 1.4.5)
Plantera is boss #17 of 33 in our Terraria 1.4.5 order (main boss 13 of 18). Summon: Break a Plantera's Bulb in the Underground Jungle; bulbs only appear after all three mechanical bosses are dead. HP: 30,000 Classic / 42,000 Expert / 53,550 Master; defense 36 in the first phase, 10 in the second (hard-coded in her AI, per the wiki infobox). Key drops: Temple Key, Seedler, Leaf Blower and Grenade Launcher. Beating it unlocks the Jungle Temple (Golem), Ectoplasm in the Dungeon, the Cyborg, and the Pumpkin and Frost Moon events. Fight it after Skeletron Prime and before Golem.
Plantera stats
| Stat | Classic | Expert | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 30,000 | 42,000 | 53,550 |
Defense 36 in the first phase, 10 in the second (hard-coded in her AI, per the wiki infobox).
Plantera in the game
How to summon Plantera
Break a Plantera's Bulb in the Underground Jungle; bulbs only appear after all three mechanical bosses are dead.
Why fight it at this point
She is the big mid-Hardmode gate: her Temple Key opens the Jungle Temple and new Dungeon enemies appear after her.
What Plantera drops
Temple Key
Seedler
Leaf Blower
Grenade Launcher
Vulgar Display of FlowerDrop rates and mode-only items differ between Classic and Expert or Master (treasure bags). Full drop table on the Terraria Wiki.
Tip
Dig a long horizontal tunnel in the Underground Jungle before you break the bulb; leaving the Jungle enrages her.
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Questions players ask
How do I summon Plantera?
Break a Plantera's Bulb in the Underground Jungle; bulbs only appear after all three mechanical bosses are dead.
How much HP does Plantera have in Master mode?
53,550 HP (single body). Classic: 30,000, Expert: 42,000.
What does Plantera drop?
Temple Key, Seedler, Leaf Blower, Grenade Launcher and Vulgar Display of Flower. The wiki lists the exact chances.
What should I do after Plantera?
The next main boss is Golem.