How to Find Good Loot Early in Terraria

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Finding loot in Terraria can provide prizes that can never be obtained in other ways. This article will guide you through finding loot even early on in Terraria (1.3 only).

Method 1
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Water Chests

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    You'll need okay armor (preferably cactus) and, if you're not as experienced, have an item which will help you out (cheapest is wood platforms).
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    You should find an ocean. (Be careful of the Corruption/Crimson!)
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    Once you're down there, make a mad dash! just select "Loot All" for all the chests you can find then rush back to surface. Now you can take a look at all your goodies!
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Skyware Chests

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    Be sure to bring many, as it wears out in 3 minutes! You can use a Gravity Globe, but what's the point of that if you've already beaten the Moon Lord?
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    Press Up on your keyboard and when you reach space, rapidly tap Up.
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    Try to land lightly, or you know what's going to happen!
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    Shut the door, or else the harpies will shoot you!
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Ivy Chests

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    This is indicated by lime green grass, dark brown dirt, mahogany trees, and those pesky Jungle Slimes.
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    If you're lucky enough, there will be some ivy chests in areas shaded by blocks.
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    If you're not that desperate skip the upcoming parts of this section.
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    You can find a Lihzard Temple, providing even more loot, and you don't even need the Temple Key!
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Method 4
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Gold Chests (Mining Shacks)

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    These always contain something useful such as a flare gun or accessory.
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Gold Chests (Dungeon)

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    You need him to access the Dungeon.
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    Most preferably the Dungeon Slime, as it drops a key every time.
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    If you're lucky enough, you might find 2 keys in a chest, and even a Shadow Key!
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Shadow Chest

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    It's in the Dungeon, from chests.
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    I greatly recommend Shadow/Crimson armor for melee users, Jungle Armor for magic users, and Necro Armor for ranged.
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    They contain the chest AND pots, giving extra loot.
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    The Underworld is a very dangerous place, and if you stay for much longer, you'll probably get killed...
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    To find a meteorite, you have to first summon it. Travel to the crash site and make sure you have a buddy to help fight off the meteorite guardians. You'll need good armor and health before you go, and you will have to have a drill or a gold pickaxe.
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      • Certain enemies drop good loot as well, so it's worth sticking around your hunting area for a while.
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