1.2.3.1

**PC/Console/Old-gen console/Mobile/Windows Phone/Old Chinese/tModLoader/tModLoader 1.3-Legacy-Only Content**: This information applies *only* to the **PC**, **Console**, **Old-gen console**, **Mobile**, **Windows Phone**, **Old Chinese**, **tModLoader**, and **tModLoader Legacy** versions of *Terraria*.**The patch notes listed below pertain to the  Desktop version.**
Added items are likely included in Console version, Old-gen console version, Mobile version,  and Nintendo 3DSversion as well. Bug fixes for Console, Old-gen, Mobile, and 3DS can be found in Console history, Old-gen history, Mobile history and 3DS history, respectively.

## *"Hotfixes"*

### Release date

February 18, 2014

The **1.2.3.1** patch fixed a large number of bugs, many associated with the 1.2.3 update.

## Balance changes

* Spectre Hood doesn't increase Mana usage anymore.
* Made it slightly easier to advance in Frost Moon waves.
* Made several Frost Moon enemies shoot slower and deal less damage.

## Bug Fixes

* Fixed bug with a naked arm drawing over some vanity shirts.
* Fixed bug where autopause played bad with Chest renaming (and sign editing a bit).
* Fixed bug where Brick Layer and Cement Mixer were not reducing stack quantities when placing items.
* Fixed bug where prefixes were not getting set properly on a world load.
* Fixed bug where coins would disappear during Quick Stack.
* Fixed an exploit where you could duplicate coins with Quick Stack.
* Fixed crashes when starting the dedicated server in a language other than English.
* Fixed an issue where Team Dyes were causing crashes when used with Capes.
* Fixed a bug where the map was drawing Fireblossom wrong.
* Fixed a bug where the map was showing Water Candle as Band of Regeneration.
* Fixed bug that was causing maps from older versions to erase.
* Fixed a bug where Chests could not be placed on 2x1 tiles. There had to be a solid tile to the right of the chest to place it.
* Fixed several typos.
* Fixed bug where in-game options Map Control section wasn't blocking input like the regular controls.
* Fixed bug where Hardcore characters couldn't open the menu after death.
* Fixed bug where opening a chest with a sign open would lock the inventory.
* Fixed bug where stylist had a hole in her selling list if you didn't meet a requirement.
* Fixed bug where Magnet Sphere applied venom and Venom Staff did not.
* Fixed the problem with the Familiar Wig and missing hair.
* Added Butterfly Bottle recipes.
* Fixed non-animating critter cages.
* Due to layering issues, you can no longer show a shield and a cloak at the same time.
* Gemspark Blocks now properly glow when dropped as items in the world.
* Fixed bug where hidden accessories still applied their dye color (wings still apply it if hidden but in the air).
* You can only equip one pair of wings at a time.
* Face accessories that shouldn't show hair no longer show hair.
* Fixed the Cthulhu typos in game.
* Mechanical bosses no longer spawn randomly if another boss is alive. You can still summon multiple bosses manually.
* Hardmode bosses will no longer spawn if no player is above ground.
* Fixed an issue where placing a bucket on a mannequin would eat it whole
* Fixed workaround delay for placing things on mannequin starts using your items.
* The Traveling Merchant can no longer spawn in lava.
* Fixed problems with rescued NPCs not having any names.
* Fixed the recipe for Super Mana Potions. They now correctly create 15 Super Mana Potions.
* Fixed the Stylist name "Esmeralda" to not have a space at the end.
* Platinum Coins now stack to 999.
* Fixed an issue where tiles might not update properly in multiplayer.
* Fixed torches being able to be placed on wrong sides of slopes (that leaves them in air).
* Fixed the problem with altars/pots/chests spawning in bugged conditions.
* Fixed a bug with Ice Bricks not blending with snow blocks.
* Fixed the Fairy Bell buff from breaking quick buff.
* Chests should no longer lose their names in multiplayer.
* Fixed bug where players would fall into tiles when walking into a ceiling with a mount.
* Fixed bug where Cogs could be overwritten by another item in the Steampunker's shop.
* Fixed bug where prefixes would be lost when you buy an item from the shop with right click.
* Fixed bug where long hairs would draw the front part in the player's feet when in reverse gravity.
* Fixed bug where Palladium Pickaxe and Drill would say they can mine Adamantite and Titanium when that's no longer the case.
* Arcane Rune Walls now count for housing.
* Fixed bug that allowed mana hair to go pink when you wore armor that gives max mana.
* Fixed bug where capes did not show properly when mounted.
* Fixed issue where maps were not saving on some worlds.
* Fixed bug where Blue Moon and Harpoon had invisible hit boxes near the player.
* Fixed bug where frostburn wasn't applied in pvp when using flower of frost.
* Fixed bug that allowed levers to be placed and immediately broken.
* Fixed bug where Queen/King Statues didn't teleport stylist and traveling merchant respectively.
* Fixed bug where painted tiles did not draw on the map properly.
* Fixed bug where Steampunk Work Bench was not craftable.
* Fixed bug where you could have Fairy Bell and other light pets up simultaneously.
* Fixed a few language issues pointed out on the forums.
* Fixed a bug where Extendo Grip let you open chests that would instantly close again.