Which spreads faster, crimson or corruption?

In Terraria, the Crimson and Corruption spread at the same rate, but players often perceive one as faster due to differences in block types they convert and unique mechanics like Crimson's vines; both spread slowly pre-Hardmode and aggressively after defeating the Wall of Flesh, slowing down by 50% after Plantera is defeated. The primary difference is that Crimson has vines that help it spread via foliage, while Corruption spreads more through its thorny bushes and direct conversion.
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What spreads faster, corruption or crimson?

All three grass variants spread in an equal manner, hence there is none that is "faster" or "stronger", for example. However, Hallowed grass has the ability to overtake Crimson grass. In Hardmode, Corrupt, Crimson, and Hallowed grass will still grow to Dirt Blocks and infect other grass as described above.
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Is corruption better than crimson?

Neither Corruption nor Crimson is definitively "better" in Terraria; they offer different advantages, with Crimson generally preferred for Melee/Summoner/Ranged due to stronger Hardmode loot like Vampire Knives and Ichor, while Corruption suits Mages better early on and has slightly faster mining tools, though its terrain is harder to navigate and Cursed Flames are more punishing. Ultimately, it depends on your class and playstyle, as both are viable, with Crimson often seen as slightly superior for overall power. 
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How quickly does corruption spread in Terraria?

Corruption spreads slowly in pre-Hardmode but accelerates dramatically after defeating the Wall of Flesh, converting blocks like dirt, stone, and sand into Corrupt blocks, with surface spread being 6x faster than underground, slowing significantly (to 1/3 speed) after defeating Plantera. It grows exponentially, converting susceptible blocks in an area around existing corruption, especially fast in deserts, and can consume a world over time if not contained. 
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Can corruption overtake crimson?

No. Once a neutral block is converted to crimson, corruption, or hallow, it can't be naturally coverted again by a competing biome. When the biomes converge, you'll end up with a diffuse scattershot of both biomes at the junction.
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How to make Corruption spread faster?

While its spreading capabilities are very limited during pre-Hardmode, it spreads much faster and more aggressively after defeating the Wall of Flesh. Defeating Plantera for the first time reduces the speed of the Corruption's spread by 1/2 (50%).
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Is the Dryad useful for Corruption control?

In addition to selling items, the Dryad can also report the percentages of Corruption/Crimson and Hallow that exist in the current world, which is based on the total number of blocks of each corresponding biome.
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Does killing Plantera stop the Corruption?

During pre-Hardmode, Corruption and Crimson spread slowly and only via grass and thorny bushes, but they spread very aggressively and to a multitude of different blocks once the Wall of Flesh has been defeated. Defeating Plantera slows the overall spread speed by 50%.
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What evil biome is better for mages?

which only reduces damage. As for the weapons you can get in each biome though, it really depends on your class. Mages are gonna have a better time in the corruption.
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Is corruption or Crimson better for Rangers?

It all depends on what playstyle / class you have. Crimson is Good For Melee, while Corruption is good for Ranger, in my opinion. I prefer the Crimson both mechanically and aesthetically.
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What can corruption not spread through?

This method works on ALL biomes and only takes 18 blocks per hole. The Corruption and Hallow cannot spread through clay, bricks, silt, or ash so you can use those materials to your advantage like making a barrier around your base.
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Why is corruption spreading so fast?

Corruption spreads through Sand and Stone, and will slowly turn Mud to Dirt after the Wall of Flesh is destroyed. This allows it to spread into the Cavern layer. An artificial Corruption biome now only requires 200 Ebonstone blocks instead of 500 blocks.
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Does corruption spread faster in Hardmode?

The Corruption and Crimson spread much faster and more aggressively in Hardmode. In addition to the evil biomes, the Hallow spreads actively as well.
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How to prevent corruption crimson from spreading?

To prevent Crimson/Corruption spread in Terraria, dig 3-block-wide tunnels to the underworld to isolate areas before Hardmode, use Sunflowers early on, and employ the Clentaminator with Green Solution (from the Steampunker) in Hardmode to purify blocks and thorns, creating barriers with non-corruptible blocks like Wood or Obsidian.
 
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Should I sell crimtane ore or bars?

Selling the bar rather than the ore yields an extra 4 per bar. The bars also sell for significantly more than anything that can be made from them. Once a complete set of Crimson equipment has been made, it is more profitable to sell raw bars and tissue samples.
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What happens if Dryad Arbor loses green?

It just affects the land part, changing Forest to Mountain. Dryad Arbor still retains its green color identity as well.
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Can you have corruption and crimson in the same world?

Yes, you can have both Corruption and Crimson in the same Terraria world, naturally with the "Drunk World" seed (05162020) or artificially by bringing blocks/seeds from another world using the Dryad's help in Hardmode, allowing these "evil" biomes to coexist and spread. 
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Do sunflowers stop the Corruption?

Sunflowers provide the following functions: The two tiles directly underneath them cannot become Corrupted, Crimsoned, or Hallowed, even in Hardmode. In some cases, this can prevent Corrupted and Crimson grass from spreading sideways.
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Does sleeping speed up Corruption in Terraria?

Yes. Sleeping increases all time in the game so it will increase the speed corruption spreads.
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Can Ebonstone spread Corruption?

Yes, raw Ebonstone Blocks spread Corruption aggressively in Hardmode, turning nearby Stone, Dirt, Mud, Sand, and Grass, but Ebonstone Bricks (crafted blocks) and their walls do not spread it, making them safe for building. The key is distinguishing the raw, naturally occurring block from the crafted, safe brick version when managing biome spread. 
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What is the rarest Terraria enemy?

The rarest enemies in Terraria are subjective and vary by player experience, but consistently cited contenders include Dr. Bones, due to extremely specific conditions and low spawn rates, and the Nymph, often missed because she's passive and hides. Other very rare spawns are the Golden Slime, Rune Wizard, and holiday/event spawns like the Groom/Bride, while the Tree Nymph Butterfly and Gold Squirrel are the rarest critters.
 
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What happens if the dryad dies?

A dryad is a fey spirit that has been bound to a tree. If the tree dies, the dryad dies. If the dryad dies, the tree is a tree. You're welcome to have it work differently in your world if it better suits your story.
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Can you fight the brain of Cthulhu in a corruption world?

No, the Brain of Cthulhu (BoC) is exclusive to Crimson worlds, while Corruption worlds have the Eater of Worlds as their primary boss, but you can fight the Brain of Cthulhu in a Corruption world by creating an artificial Crimson biome within it and summoning him there using items like the Bloody Spine.
 
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