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Halloween-Only Content
Halloween-Only Content
The content described on this page will only appear during the Halloween event.
PoltergeistHardmode exclusive
Poltergeist
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
AI TypeHovering AI
Damage90/135/202
Max Life 1250 / 2000
Defense44
KB Resist60%/64%/68%
BannerPoltergeist BannerPoltergeist Banner
Immune toAll debuffs except Whip debuffs
Drops
Coins4511250
  • Item (Quantity)Rate
  • 25%

The Poltergeist is a Hardmode, post-Plantera enemy that spawns during the Pumpkin Moon event. It behaves similarly to the Wraith.

Defeating a Poltergeist adds 10 / 8 points during the Pumpkin Moon.

Trivia[]

  • A poltergeist is a type of ghost or spirit that is responsible for physical disturbances, such as loud noises and objects being moved or destroyed. Most claims about or fictional descriptions of poltergeists show them as capable of pinching, biting, hitting, and tripping people. They are also depicted as capable of the movement or levitation of objects such as furniture and cutlery, or noises such as knocking on doors.
  • The Poltergeist shares a striking resemblance to the Poltergeist in the 1982 movie promptly named Poltergeist.
    • Poltergeists in Terraria appear to wield a blue Book, a wooden Table, and a wooden Chair. They cannot actually drop, throw or move any objects however.

The BestiaryBestiary entry for the Poltergeist: "The intense hateful energies emanating from these spirits grant them the ability to move objects, truly for the purpose of killing."

History[]

  • Desktop 1.4.4:
    • Can now fly freely into the air, not just on the ground.
    • Health reduced from 2000 to 1250.
    • Pumpkin Moon wave progression points increased from 8 to 10.
    • Due to increased number present in the event, increased the kill count needed for a banner.
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