The Journey to the Star Wrath: A Terraria Expert‘s Guide
As a Terraria player with over 1,000 hours invested and a content creator specializing in Hardmode guides, I am often asked: how do you get the mythical Star Wrath? This celestial sword has become a holy grail for melee warriors pushing into the late game. Today I‘ll share my personal quest to obtain this rare weapon so you can embark on your own journey to Terraria‘s starry heights!
What Makes the Star Wrath So Coveted?
The Star Wrath has rightfully earned its reputation as one of the best endgame swords in Terraria. Casual players may not understand the hype, but with an 11.11% drop chance from the Moon Lord himself, part of the appeal is undoubtedly its elusive rarity.
For players like myself who have sunk hundreds of hours into Hardmode, however, the Star Wrath is coveted primarily for its sheer performance:
Star Wrath Stats:
- 200 melee damage
- Average DPS: 1600
- Auto swing speed: Very Fast
- Shoots a spread burst of 5 stars dealing 100 damage each With top-tier base damage, insanely fast use time, and a flurry of extra projectiles, no other melee weapon can match its pain-dealing potential. It far surpasses the iconic Terra Blade and even out-DPSes the legendary Meowmere.
Getting the Star Wrath isn‘t just about stats, however. It‘s the final stepping stone toward completing a Terraria playthrough 100%. Like slaying the Moon Lord himself, grasping this cosmic sword brings closure after an epic battle to the endgame. Let‘s review exactly how to achieve this glorious goal:
Step 1: Gear Up to Reach the Lunar Event
The Star Wrath is exclusive loot from the Moon Lord, so first you must defeat all other bosses and progress through the game until Hardmode. When you trigger the Lunar Event, be prepared to face the Celestial Towers.
I recommend getting end-game armors like Beetle or Shroomite to boost your damage and survivability. Potions like Ironskin, Lifeforce, Endurance, and Wrath will further help. Stockpile the most powerful weapons you can craft or obtain.
Step 2: Survive the Celestial Pillars
Activating the Lunatic Cultist summons the phantasmal Celestial Towers. Each has a unique set of minions and hazards. My advice is to focus fire them individually while avoiding their attacks.
The Vortex Pillar shoots tornadoes that sap life. The Solar Pillar burns you. The Nebula Pillar slows you. And the Stardust Pillar summons enemies. Circle each tower methodically and keep firing until it shatters.
Step 3: Defeat the Moon Lord
With the pillars destroyed, craft a Celestial Sigil to enable the Moon Lord boss fight. Build arenas with buff stations, heart lamps, etc to outlast his devastating attacks.
No other boss compares to the Moon Lord‘s intensity. He summons True Eyes of Cthulhu and distorts reality with Phantasmal Deathrays. My strategy is using the S.D.M.G or Phantasm while running across platforms.
Expect to use dozens of healing potions! Persist and keep damaging the deadly core in his chest and hands. With skill and determination, the Moon Lord will fall!
Step 4: Hope the Star Wrath Drops!
Once you finally defeat the Moon Lord, pray luck is on your side. He will drop one of 10 rare weapons or accessories, each with an 11.11% chance. For the best odds, defeat multiple Moon Lords until the Star Wrath blesses your inventory!
Given its drop rate, getting the Star Wrath could take 5 tries or 50. Based on probability:
Attempts: Chance of Drop:
10 tries ~65%
20 tries ~88%
30 tries ~96%So hunker down for the long haul! My first Star Wrath took 63 Moon Lord kills over several weeks. But persevering through the RNG made finally grasping this mythic sword so much sweeter!
Whether you main melee like me, ranger, mage, or summoner—claiming the Star Wrath should be on any ambitious Terraria player‘s bucket list. Follow my guide to begin your own journey now towards this celestial prize! Let me know if you have any other questions.
