Chaos Elemental

Chaos ElementalHardmode exclusive Classic Expert MasterStatistics

Drops

* **Item (Quantity)****Rate**
* Rod of Discord0.2%0.25%
0.2% 0.25%
* Apple Pie0.67%
Sounds

* Internal NPC ID: **120**
Old-gen console and 3DS
Exclusive VariantSpectral ElementalStatistics

Drops

* Internal NPC ID: **1008**

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, Windows Phone version, and Nintendo 3DSversion 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?**

 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?**

 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?**

 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?**

 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?**

 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.
* Chaos Elementals will not spawn if:
	+ The player is standing in front of a player-placed background wall;
	+ An NPC is housed nearby (Can be bypassed with the Shadow Candle.)
	+ The player has not moved or used items for 5 seconds, even when moving on Minecarts or Conveyor Belts. However auto-jumping accessories such as Frog Leg and similar items still count. Hoiks also count as movement. The Endless Musket Pouch/Endless Quiver can also be used with an auto-fire gun/Bow. Additionally, jumping on a Target Dummy with a Slime Mount/Winged Slime Mount also bypasses this spawn restriction while allowing the player to be completely AFK.
* 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 Bestiary entry for the Chaos Elemental: *"Once living beings infused by the blessing, they erratically make chase with an uncontrollable surge of luminous power."*

## History

PC version
* Desktop 1.4.0.5: No longer affected by NPC smoothing.

* Desktop 1.4.0.1:
	+ No longer spawns if the player has been stationary for a while.
	+ Now drops the Apple Pie.
	+ No longer has a chance to drop the Blessed Apple.

* Desktop 1.3.5: Sprite updated.

* Desktop 1.3.0.1: Now has a chance to drop the Blessed Apple.

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

* Desktop 1.2.0.3: Now drops the Rod of Discord properly.

* Desktop 1.1: Introduced.

Console version
* Console 1.0.933.1: Removed Spectral Elemental. ()

* Console 1.0.750.0: Removed Spectral Elemental. ()

* Console-Release: Introduced.

Nintendo Switch version
* Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.

Mobile version
* Mobile 1.3.0.7: Removed Spectral Elemental.

* Mobile-Release: Introduced.

Nintendo 3DSversion
* 3DS-Release: Introduced.

## References

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

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