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Chaos ElementalHardmode exclusive
Chaos ElementalOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
AI TypeFighter AI
Damage40/80/120
Max Life370/740/1110
Defense30
KB Resist60%/64%/68%
BannerChaos Elemental BannerChaos Elemental Banner
Immune toPoisoned
Drops
Coins615
Old-gen console version Old-gen console and 3DSNintendo 3DS version
Exclusive Variant
Spectral Elemental
Spectral ElementalOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Statistics
Type
Damage40
Max Life400
Defense30
BannerSpectral Elemental BannerSpectral Elemental Banner
Drops
Coins6

The Chaos Elemental is a Hardmode enemy that spawns on Pearlstone, Pearlsand, and Pink Ice Blocks in the Cavern layer. It runs around and teleports quickly, attempting to damage the player by making contact. It will teleport anywhere in a random position within 20 tiles from its target, but at least 4 tiles away, and only into a space that is at least 4 blocks tall and 3 blocks wide. It will not teleport into lava, though it can easily fall into it after teleporting.

The Old-gen console version Old-gen console version, Windows Phone version Windows Phone version, and Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DS version version also feature the exclusive Spectral Elemental variant.

Like many Underground Hallow enemies, Chaos Elementals have a glowing pink after-image.

Quick Answers

What is the behavior of the Chaos Elemental in Hardmode? toggle section
In Hardmode, the Chaos Elemental becomes a formidable enemy that spawns on Pearlstone, Pearlsand, and Pink Ice Blocks in the Cavern layer. It exhibits a unique behavior of running around and teleporting quickly, with the intent to damage the player. This makes the Chaos Elemental a challenging adversary due to its unpredictable movements and high damage output.
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What blocks does the Chaos Elemental spawn on in the Cavern layer? toggle section
The Chaos Elemental spawns on Pearlstone, Pearlsand, or Pink Ice blocks in the Cavern layer.
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What are the teleportation limitations of the Chaos Elemental? toggle section
The Chaos Elemental, like other bosses and enemies that travel through blocks, cannot be transported by Teleporters. This limitation also extends to worms, critters, liquids, dropped items, projectiles, any enemy from the Old One's Army event, or placed furniture. Furthermore, on some versions of the game, wires connecting two Teleporters can only transmit a signal up to 2,000 tiles away.
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Can the Chaos Elemental teleport into lava? toggle section
No, the Chaos Elemental from Terraria does not teleport into lava. However, it can easily fall into it after teleporting. This creature is known for its quick movements and teleportation abilities, making it a challenging opponent for players.
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How is the Chaos Elemental in the Old-gen console version different to other versions? toggle section
The Chaos Elemental in the Old-gen console version of Terraria has a unique variant known as the Spectral Elemental. This variant is exclusive to the Old-gen console and 3DS versions. In other versions, the Chaos Elemental does not have this variant. It's also worth noting that the behavior of the Chaos Elemental, such as its ability to teleport and its spawning conditions, remain consistent across all versions.
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Notes[]

  • Chaos Elementals may also spawn if the player is not specifically in the Underground Hallow. They only require a block of Pearlstone, Pearlsand, or Pink Ice to spawn on.[1]
  • Chaos Elementals will not spawn if:
  • In Celebrationmk10 worlds, the drop rate of the Rod of Discord is increased to 1*1/100 (1%).

Trivia[]

  • Elementals are magical entities who embody/personify a force of nature. Historically, elementals personify one of the four Classical elements: earth, water, air, or fire (sometimes plant, but never Aether). The fantasy tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons introduced elementals that were fusions and other unconventional elementals.

The BestiaryBestiary entry for the Chaos Elemental: "Once living beings infused by the blessing, they erratically make chase with an uncontrollable surge of luminous power."

History[]

  • Desktop 1.2.3: No longer spawns in the Underground Hallow if the world is not in Hardmode.

References[]

  1. Information taken from the PC version PC 1.3.5.3 source code, method SpawnNPC() in Terraria.NPC.cs. There may be inaccuracies, as the current PC version PC version is 1.4.4.9.
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