Terrariais asandbox dream practically designed for self-starter players who love to get stuck inand build their worlds from scratch. However, since the game is literally the player’s oyster, they may be wondering why they even need coins and currency when they can fetch any items they may require by hand. However,Terrariafeatures many expensive and illustrious objects players will need to hoard their coins for.
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Some of the items on this list aren’t necessary for progression and are purely for aesthetic purposes. Here arethe most expensive items inTerrariathat players need to save up their platinum coins for, especially when the Traveling Merchant comes to town!
12Sparkly Wings
Wings are a must-have for players as soon as their world enters Hardmode. They allow players to soar to new heights, so they can reach the distant Sky Islands and even the Space layer of their world, where mysterious enemies hover.
Many Wings inTerrariacan be crafted, but if players don’t want to spend time grinding for the rare required materials, they can sometimes buy Wings from an NPC vendor.The Sparkly Wingsare as expensive as they look. They can be purchased from the Dryad for 40 gold, but only during a Blood Moon event.
11Ice Rod
TheIce Rodis a magical Hardmode staff thatauto-fires temporary blocks of ice. These ice blocks can last up to 15 seconds. It is perfect for players wanting to make a quick getaway from enemies, as Ice is a slippery surface that boosts the player’s movement speed when they run across it.
The Ice Rod is handy for zoning off threats, as the player can continue to strike enemies through the Ice barrier. This weapon can be bought from the Wizard for a pricey 50 gold.
10Bedazzled Nectar
TheBedazzled Nectaris an adorable, seemingly Hallow-inspired pet-summoning item sold by the Traveling Merchant. When interacted with, this item summons a glitzy, bejeweled purple butterfly pet that will follow the player around.
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This adorable pet does cost a whopping one platinum coin from the Traveling Merchant, who rarely spawns in the player’s home base. Although it provides no combat or skill bonuses, the Bedazzled Nectar is still worth picking up for any pet collectors.
9Celestial Wand
Terrariais full of small pop-culture references for its eagle-eyed fans to spot, often paying homage to other popular games likeStardew ValleyandDon’t Starve.The Celestial Wandand its vanity costume counterpart, the Star Princess set, both reference Princess Rosalina fromSuper Mario Galaxy.
The Celestial Wand summons a small star pet called Estee that follows the player and emits a small sparkly beam while moving at high speeds. This pet-summoning item can only be purchased from the Traveling Merchant for one platinum.
8Bamboo Leaf
Who doesn’t love an adorable red panda? Luckily,Terrariaprovides players with an option to have their very own Baby Red Panda as a companion who will stick by their side, through thick and thin. When separated from the player, the Baby Red Panda will ride on top of a flying bamboo stick to catch up.
TheBamboo Leafis the summoning item for the Baby Red Panda pet and is only purchasable from the Traveling Merchant for one platinum coin.
7Glass Slipper
Fashion is a crucial aspect of any game, adding some much-needed fun and individual zest to the game, andTerrariais no different. Itfeatures an abundance of vanity sets for players to flex their fashion sense. These vanity items can be worn over armor, changing the character’s appearance without replacing defensive bonuses.
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The Cinderella-inspiredGlass Slippersare gorgeous clear shoes that leave a trail of sparkles behind the player, making them feel like a real princess. Any players wanting a little added pep in their step can grab them from the Princess NPC for one platinum. The Princess is essentially the end-game NPC, as she only appears when all other NPC residents have moved in (not including the pets,town slimes, or Santa Claus) and Plantera is defeated.
6Universal Pylon
Navigating around large worlds inTerrariacan be time-consuming,as mounts often feel sluggishand slow, wings cannot infinitely fly, and minecart routes can be annoying to place. Luckily,Pylons are available for players to purchase and teleport to. TheUniversal Pylon, in particular, is incredibly handy as it can be placed anywhere, in any biome!
Before it can be purchased, players must fully complete the Bestiary. They can then buy the Universal Pylon from the Zoologist for one platinum. However, only one Universal Pylon can be placed in a world. Unlike other Pylons, it does not require an NPC nearby to function.
5Autohammer
There are crafting stations in abundance inTerraria.The Autohammeris alate-game crafting stationand a must-have for any players that prefer the Ranged combat builds. The Autohammer is used to craft Shroomite Bars, which are used in many crafting recipes to make the best Ranged armor in the game.
This hardmode crafting space can be bought from the Truffle NPC for one platinum.Truffle will only move into a Surface Glowing Mushroom biome above 0 elevation, which players can easily make themselves by using Glowing Mushroom seeds and Mud.
4Clentanimator
For any completionist players out there,the Clentanimatoris a necessary tool required to earn the “And Good Riddance” achievement, rewarded for completely purifying all the Hallow, Crimson, and Corrupted from the players' worldto the Dryad’s satisfaction.
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The Clentaminator can revert Crimson, Corruption, and Hallow biomes to their original states with the Green Solution equipped. Both the Clentaminator and its ammunition, the colored Solutions, can be bought from the Steampunker NPC. The Clentaminator itself is two platinum, while the separate solutions are 25 silver a pop.
3Steampunker Wings
The Steampunker Wingsare the most expensive in the game. They can be purchased from the Steampunker NPC for three platinum,only when Golem has been defeated in the Jungle/Lizahrd Temple. These wings provide a solid 107 tiles of height and decent flight speeds.
Although these wings aren’t necessarily the best in the game, they are easy to get. They only need to be purchased, and players won’t need to mess around with gathering crafting materials. The Steampunker Wings only rank behind the rare wings dropped by various bosses like Duke Fishron and other end-game Wings.
