How to Get Adamantite in Terraria Calamity

When diving into the world of Terraria Calamity, Adamantite is a critical resource that can set you on the path to crafting some of the best gear in the game. But like most high-tier materials in Terraria, getting your hands on Adamantite can be a challenge that demands both strategy and patience. So, how do you go about obtaining this valuable ore in the Calamity mod? Let's explore every trick and tactic that will help you harvest Adamantite more effectively, allowing you to advance through the game faster.

The Setup for Mining Adamantite

First things first, Adamantite Ore is a Hardmode exclusive material. This means that unless you've already defeated the Wall of Flesh and entered Hardmode, you're not even eligible to find Adamantite. However, with the Calamity Mod installed, you have some additional tweaks and changes that influence how ores spawn, the tools you can use, and the general difficulty of the game.

Before starting to mine Adamantite, you must break at least three Altars (Demon or Crimson Altars) with a Pwnhammer. The number of altars broken determines the amount of Hardmode ores that spawn in your world. After the first altar is broken, one tier of ore (Cobalt or Palladium) will be placed into your world. The second altar spawns the next tier (Mythril or Orichalcum), and the third will spawn Adamantite or Titanium.

However, Calamity adds more depth to this system by offering a variety of special tools, accessories, and biomes that can enhance your mining experience. Knowing these additions can make your search for Adamantite smoother and more efficient.

Where to Find Adamantite

Adamantite Ore spawns in the lower layers of the Terraria world. You’ll find it mostly in the Cavern layer, right before hitting the Underworld. If you are just entering Hardmode, this can be a dangerous zone filled with enemies. It’s important to gear up before attempting to mine.

One thing you will need is a Pickaxe with at least 150% power or a tool that can mine through Adamantite. If you’re using Calamity-specific gear, consider upgrading your tools with the enhanced crafting options provided by the mod. The Calamity Mod introduces more varied weapons and armor, meaning you can improve your mining power earlier than in the vanilla game.

Here's a quick comparison of pre-Adamantite tools for reference:

Tool	Pickaxe Power	Requirement to Obtain
Cobalt Pickaxe	110%	Cobalt Ore
Palladium Pickaxe	130%	Palladium Ore
Mythril Pickaxe	150%	Mythril Ore
Orichalcum Pickaxe	165%	Orichalcum Ore
Titanium Pickaxe	190%	Titanium Ore

Maximizing Efficiency in Mining Adamantite

In Terraria Calamity, efficiency is key, especially when it comes to mining ores like Adamantite. Given its deeper spawning location, one of the best ways to efficiently mine for Adamantite is to combine movement accessories with mining gear. Use wings or grappling hooks to quickly traverse caves and fly over hazards like lava or spikes.

If you're serious about mining Adamantite quickly, here's a pro-tip: use Spelunker Potions. These potions will highlight Adamantite ore in a glowing orange color on your screen, making it easier to find. Additionally, mining potions will improve your mining speed, allowing you to dig through blocks and ores faster.

Be on the lookout for caves with water pools as well. Using items like Gills Potions will help you mine underwater, opening up areas where Adamantite might be hiding. Exploring these areas could give you an edge, as most players tend to avoid underwater exploration.

Additionally, with Calamity Mod, the inclusion of certain accessories such as the Luxor’s Gift or Abyssal Diving Gear can vastly improve your exploration in areas that might otherwise be deadly or difficult to reach.

Defeating Hardmode Enemies

Mining Adamantite is not without its challenges. In Hardmode, the enemies become tougher and more aggressive, especially in the Cavern layers where Adamantite is found. Farming for better weapons and armor is critical before heading deep underground. One of the best approaches is to farm for Souls of Night and Light, which drop from enemies in the Underground Corruption and Hallow respectively.

These Souls can be used to craft powerful Hardmode weapons and accessories, including some that will drastically improve your survivability while mining. The Calamity Mod also introduces new enemies and variations that make Hardmode even more difficult, so it’s important to be well-prepared.

Here's a table of Hardmode enemies that you might encounter while searching for Adamantite:

Enemy Type	Biome Location	Drops
Armored Skeleton	Cavern	Bones, Mechanical Pieces
Chaos Elemental	Underground Hallow	Rod of Discord
Giant Bat	Underground	Bat Wings
Mimic	Underground/Cavern	Mimic Drops
Rune Wizard	Cavern	Magic Weapons

Crafting With Adamantite

Once you’ve successfully mined a good amount of Adamantite, it's time to craft. Adamantite bars can be crafted using Adamantite Ore at a Mythril or Orichalcum Anvil. With enough bars, you can start crafting Adamantite-tier weapons, tools, and armor.

Here’s a breakdown of what you can craft using Adamantite:

Item	Adamantite Bars Required	Special Effects
Adamantite Sword	12	High melee damage
Adamantite Pickaxe	18	Mining power 180%
Adamantite Armor Set	Helmet (12), Chest (24), Legs (18)	Increased defense and specific bonuses
Adamantite Drill	18	Faster mining speed than a pickaxe

While Calamity offers a variety of powerful post-Adamantite armor and weapon sets, it's important to note that Adamantite gear is still incredibly useful for this stage of the game. Specifically, the Adamantite Armor comes in three variants—melee, ranged, and magic, each offering different bonuses based on your preferred combat style.

Beyond Adamantite: The Calamity Mod's Upgrades

The Calamity Mod does not stop at Adamantite. Once you've mastered mining this ore, the mod introduces new tiers of ores and materials, such as Uelibloom and Auric Ore, which are used in some of the most powerful items in the game. These higher-tier ores often require specific biome exploration or boss kills to access, so Adamantite is just the beginning of your crafting journey in Terraria Calamity.

While farming for Adamantite, it’s also a good time to start preparing for the Calamity bosses, which are significantly more challenging than vanilla Terraria bosses. The additional gear and accessories you can craft with materials from these bosses will further aid in your progression through the game.

Conclusion

In summary, obtaining Adamantite in Terraria Calamity is both a test of strategy and perseverance. From breaking altars to fighting off Hardmode enemies and crafting with Adamantite, every step in this process brings you closer to conquering the challenges of Hardmode. With the Calamity Mod, you’ll find that the journey to obtaining Adamantite is more exciting and complex, offering new tools, biomes, and enemies that keep the game fresh and rewarding.

Equip yourself well, be patient, and soon enough, you’ll have all the Adamantite you need to dominate your Terraria world.