Furthermore, the amusing achievements in Terraria are just another layer of fun added to the game: the humorous challenges one must complete. "Heliophobia" is the achievement related to a quest in which the fear of sunlight can be taken; a gnome can be tricked into petrification. This guide will de-robe the secrets of how to get that achievement, making you a master gnome-petrifying sun champion.
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Understanding the Fearful Gnome
Rarely, gnomes are put into a hostile team against players, though they may appear to spawn from breaking clay pots or to live in the surface Gnomeregan biome. Their most significant weakness, though, is a dislike for the sun.
Here's what you need to know about gnomes in the context of the Heliophobia achievement:
Strategies for Sun-Induced Stone Gnomes
There are a couple of approaches to achieving the Heliophobia feat:
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Understanding the Fearful Gnome
Rarely, gnomes are put into a hostile team against players, though they may appear to spawn from breaking clay pots or to live in the surface Gnomeregan biome. Their most significant weakness, though, is a dislike for the sun.Here's what you need to know about gnomes in the context of the Heliophobia achievement:
- Gnome Spawning: World of mini cave systems on the surface, recognizable by blue mushroom trees and sinister teal-glowing mushrooms: the biome of Gnomeregan, where gnomes could wander freely. Gnomes have a chance to be found within the gnomes by smashing clay pots.
- Gnome Behavior: Only the gnomes become aggressive, and they will attack any player that walks into their line of sight. They have ranged attacks and can teleport short distances to close the gap.
- Weakness to sunlight for Gnome: Gnome hates sunlight, though its beard looks like fire. Keep them under direct sun, and if continued with exposure, they will turn into stone and give you the desired achievement.
Strategies for Sun-Induced Stone Gnomes
There are a couple of approaches to achieving the Heliophobia feat:- Luring the Gnome Outdoors: Find one that is out and about in the Gnomeregan biome. If the little hostile can move, try and get him to chase you. Try to draw the gnome out of their protective caverns located in the biome, and into a well-lit area. After a few seconds, the gnome will petrify into a statue in the sunlight and reward you for the achievement.
- Sunbeam Surprise: This method uses the pick axe with assurance in the mining of a tunnel from the cavern below the earth to the surface, with assurance that it shall be into an area lit by the sun. Thus, one would want to tempt a gnome to follow into the tunnel, and they would need to quickly mine away the section above the gnome, exposing him directly to the sunlight. Voila! Instant stone gnome, with achievements unlocked.
Can I damage the gnome before it petrifies?
Yea, you can hurt the gnome before he starts turning into stone. But for the achievement to count, the sunlight itself has to deal the finishing blow.
What if the gnome gets stuck in the tunnel and doesn't follow me out?
Sometimes the gnomes don't want to enter the tunnel. You can add something like torches or exciting furniture by the tunnel exit so it could easily come out. The tunnel can also be made bigger to make it easier for the gnome.
Is there a specific time of day that works best for this achievement?
No, any time of day with sunlight works. However, midday offers the strongest sunlight for quicker certification.
Can I cheese this achievement in creative mode?
You could technically spawn a gnome and lay it under sunlight in creative mode to get the achievement. Normally, this goes into debate if it's going to be fun because one would rather outsmart the gnome and make it do the work for sunlight in a normal game.
Conclusion
The achievement "The Heliophobia" adds a bit of humor to Terraria as you have just learned all about the behavior of the gnomes and the biome of Gnomeregan. A bit of strategy and tweaking with the sunlight later, and you will be a gnome-petrifying genius.Ready for new adventures with your friends in Terraria and achieve more together?
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