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The Destroyer (Terraria 1.4.5)

The Destroyer is boss #14 of 33 in our Terraria 1.4.5 order (main boss 11 of 18). Summon: Use a Mechanical Worm at night. HP: 80,000 Classic / 120,000 Expert / 153,000 Master; base defense 0. Key drops: Soul of Might, Hallowed Bar and Mechanical Wagon Piece. Beating it unlocks Souls of Might (needed for the Megashark and other gear) and Hallowed Bars. Fight it after The Twins and before Skeletron Prime.

The Destroyer

The Destroyer stats

80,000HP Classic
120,000HP Expert
153,000HP Master
0Defense
StatClassicExpertMaster
Health80,000120,000153,000

Base defense 0.

The Destroyer in the game

The Destroyer fight, in-game screenshot
The Destroyer in the game. Screenshot © Re-Logic, via the Terraria Wiki.

How to summon The Destroyer

Mechanical WormMechanical Worm

Use a Mechanical Worm at night.

Why fight it at this point

A long worm with lots of segments: piercing weapons make it the easiest mechanical boss for many builds.

What The Destroyer drops

Soul of MightSoul of Might
Hallowed BarHallowed Bar
Mechanical Wagon PieceMechanical Wagon Piece

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

Tip

Piercing and splash weapons hit many segments at once; stay above it and keep moving.

Back to the boss order checker · Mechanical boss order · Class setups for this stage

Questions players ask

How do I summon The Destroyer?

Use a Mechanical Worm at night.

How much HP does The Destroyer have in Master mode?

153,000 HP (single body). Classic: 80,000, Expert: 120,000.

What does The Destroyer drop?

Soul of Might, Hallowed Bar and Mechanical Wagon Piece. The wiki lists the exact chances.

What should I do after The Destroyer?

The next main boss is Skeletron Prime.

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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