Is Skeletron optional?

On a technical level, Skeletron is not necessary for game progression until Golem has been defeated. The Cultists, required for initiating the Lunar Events, will only spawn once both Golem and Skeletron have been defeated.
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Is killing Skeletron necessary?

Skeletron must be defeated before the player enters the Dungeon. Failure to eliminate Skeletron and entering the Dungeon produces Dungeon Guardians, near-invulnerable enemies that can slay even powerful player characters with a single hit.
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What bosses are mandatory in Terraria?

Strictly speaking, mandatory bosses are WoF, the three mech bosses, Plantera, Golem, Lunatic Cultist and Moon Lord.
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Is the Eye of Cthulhu mandatory?

Although irrelevant to game progression, the Eye of Cthulhu will keep spawning naturally until defeated at least once. It is possible to defeat the Eye of Cthulhu without it ever transforming into its second form, e.g. with late-game weapons or Heart Arrows .
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Can you enter the dungeon without killing Skeletron?

The Dungeon can be entered without defeating Skeletron, but traveling deeper than ground level within it (below zero depth) will spawn Dungeon Guardians that will most likely kill the player on contact (see Guide:Dungeon Guardian strategies).
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Can you skip Skeletron?

Skeletron is required to beat the game, as the Lunatic Cultists will not spawn if he is not killed, as they are replaced by the old man.
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What happens if you don't defeat Skeletron?

If you fail to kill Skeletron, the Old Man NPC will respawn at the dungeon later the following day. Well, unless you've killed him before, as the Clothier will spawn in a house instead of the Dungeon.
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Is Moon Lord Cthulhu?

– According to the Terraria lore pages, though it was initially theorized (and joked by staff) that the Moon Lord was Cthulhu's brother, it appears that he is Cthulhu itself, or at least is what it implies.
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How much defense should I have for the Eye of Cthulhu?

The Eye of Cthulhu will only spawn randomly if a player has more than 10 defense. Taking defense-boosting equipment off before dusk can prevent it from spawning randomly.
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Is silver armor enough for the Eye of Cthulhu?

Suggestions about equipment

Here's a set up that is more than enough: grapple, full silver armor, gold broadsword, gold bow, fire arrows, and the following 4 potions whose ingredients are very easy to come by: archery potion, bowl of soup, iron skin potion, regeneration potion, and a few wood platforms in the sky.
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What boss was removed from Terraria?

Ocram was released with the Old-gen console versions and Mobile version as a form of new content. It was removed in all maintained versions not long after due to the boss not being a good fit for Terraria, and also not being engaging. It is summoned with the Suspicious Looking Skull at night.
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What is the easiest boss in Hardmode?

The Destroyer

It is considered the easiest Hardmode boss by many players, despite having the second-highest health. The Destroyer is summoned by crafting and using a Mechanical Worm anywhere, but can only be spawned at night.
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What is the hardest boss in Terraria?

The Moon Lord is the toughest boss in Terraria, and facing him is no walk in the park. Gamers need all the skills and tactics learned from battling other bosses to even stand a chance against him.
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Why is Skeletron mandatory?

Skeletron is a Pre-Hardmode boss that is intended to be fought after the The Hive Mind or The Perforators. Defeating it is required to gain unrestricted access to the Dungeon.
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Is Skeletron Cthulhu's skeleton?

– According to the official game lore, Skeletron originally was a part of Cthulhu's skeleton that the Dryads ripped from him.
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What is Skeletron weak to?

Weapons. Amazon are excellent against Skeletron, as they can deal high damage from a distance. Eliminating the hands first can be done very rapidly as the hands tend to push yoyos around, making additional contact and dealing more damage. Terragrim can deal very high damage, but its short range makes it risky.
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Can you fight Eye of Cthulhu in day?

“Defeat the Eye of Cthulhu, an ocular menace who only appears at night.”
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How rare is the Eye of Cthulhu Yoyo?

The Eye of Cthulhu is a Hardmode, post-Plantera yoyo which has a 1/3 (33.33%) / 5/9 (55.56%) chance of being dropped by Mothrons during a Solar Eclipse. It is the second-strongest yoyo in the game, only beaten by the Terrarian.
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What is the best weapon to use against the Eye of Cthulhu?

You can use Shurikens, for example, or something like a Platinum Bow. If you've already been into the Corruption and destroyed a couple of Shadow Orbs, you could also pick up a Musket. Although slow-firing, the Musket does enough damage to get rid of the Eye pretty quickly.
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Who is the final boss in Terraria?

The Moon Lord is the final boss of Terraria, and drops a majority of the endgame items.
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Is there any lore in Terraria?

The lore of Terraria refers to the game's back-story. While Terraria was initially released without a clear story component, its developers at Re-Logic wrote and released a story connecting its characters and gameplay elements in celebration of the 8th anniversary of Terraria's release.
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What armor should I have for Skeletron?

It is possible to defeat Skeletron Prime by continuous attacks alternating the Megashark and a full stack of Light Discs, while wearing a full set of Palladium armor.
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What happens to the old man after you defeat Skeletron?

Once Skeletron is slain, the Old Man will appear as the Clothier in town if you have an available room. If Skeletron is not defeated, and the player is slain, the Old Man will reappear back at the entrance to the dungeon.
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Can you do Skeletron twice?

Skeletron can be re-summoned thereafter once the player acquires the Clothier Voodoo Doll. Equipping this accessory allows the player to kill the Clothier, which summons Skeletron at night. Killing him during the day will do nothing.
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