To get a Hallowed Key in Terraria, you must obtain it as a rare drop from enemies in the Hallow and Underground Hallow biomes once you have entered Hardmode.
Obtaining the Hallowed Key
The Hallowed Key is a crucial item in Terraria, primarily used to unlock the Hallowed Chest found within the Dungeon. Its acquisition is contingent upon reaching a specific stage of game progression.
Here's how to acquire it:
- Location: The key drops from any enemy defeated within the Hallow and Underground Hallow biomes. These vibrant, post-Wall of Flesh biomes spread across your world after Hardmode is initiated.
- Conditions:
- Hardmode Exclusive: The Hallowed Key will only begin to drop once your world has transitioned into Hardmode, which occurs immediately after defeating the Wall of Flesh boss.
- Any Enemy Drop: Every enemy killed within the Hallow or Underground Hallow biomes has a very small chance (1 in 2,500, or 0.04%) to drop a Hallowed Key. This means consistent farming of enemies in these areas is the primary method for obtaining it.
- Purpose: Once obtained, the Hallowed Key is consumed to open a Hallowed Chest in the Dungeon. Each Hallowed Chest contains a powerful, biome-specific weapon.
Other Biome Keys
For context, Terraria features several other biome-specific keys, each found in their corresponding Hardmode environments:
| Key | Source |
|---|---|
| Hallowed Key | Hardmode drop in Hallow and Underground Hallow biomes. |
| Corruption Key | Hardmode drop in Corruption and Underground Corruption biomes. |
| Crimson Key | Hardmode drop in Crimson and Underground Crimson biomes. |
| Desert Key | Hardmode drop in Oasis, Desert, and Underground Desert biomes. |
For more detailed information on keys and their uses, you can refer to the official Terraria Wiki on Keys.
