Lunar Events
Solar Pillar (Terraria 1.4.5)
Solar Pillar is one of the 14 event bosses in Terraria 1.4.5 (Lunar Events), #29 of 33 in our order. Summon: Appears after the Lunatic Cultist dies; kill 100 of its enemies (50 once Moon Lord has been beaten) to drop its shield. HP: 20,000 Classic / 20,000 Expert / 20,000 Master; base defense 20. Key drops: Solar Fragment. Beating it unlocks Solar Fragments for the Solar Flare armor and melee lunar weapons. It becomes available after Lunatic Cultist.
Solar Pillar stats
| Stat | Classic | Expert | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
Base defense 20.
How to summon Solar Pillar
Appears after the Lunatic Cultist dies; kill 100 of its enemies (50 once Moon Lord has been beaten) to drop its shield.
Why fight it at this point
One of the four pillars you must clear to summon Moon Lord.
What Solar Pillar drops
Solar FragmentDrop rates and mode-only items differ between Classic and Expert or Master (treasure bags). Full drop table on the Terraria Wiki.
Tip
Its enemies hit hard at close range; fight from a long bridge.
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Questions players ask
How do I summon Solar Pillar?
Appears after the Lunatic Cultist dies; kill 100 of its enemies (50 once Moon Lord has been beaten) to drop its shield.
How much HP does Solar Pillar have in Master mode?
20,000 HP (single body). Classic: 20,000, Expert: 20,000.
What does Solar Pillar drop?
Solar Fragment. The wiki lists the exact chances.
What should I do after Solar Pillar?
Go back to the main path: the boss order checker shows what is next.