Terraria players looking to minimize the effort required to earn money will be pleased to learn about a recently discovered exploit. This exploit allows for the generation of an unlimited amount of coins through a simple and efficient setup. Given the complexity of Re-Logic's 2D sandbox game, it is not uncommon for players to stumble upon bugs. However, this particular exploit is likely to be welcomed by players.
Despite being around for twelve years, Terraria remains a prominent fixture in the indie gaming scene. Although the Journey's End update in 2020 was initially intended to serve as the game's grand farewell, Re-Logic has continued to support Terraria with new updates up until 2023. This ongoing support has included collaborations with popular indie games like Dead Cells and Stardew Valley. With the multitude of additions made in recent years, it is unsurprising that there may be technical bugs lurking in the game.
According to astrald_ on TikTok, it is possible to exploit a bug in Terraria to generate infinite money by creating an unlimited supply of Crystal Shards. To do this, players must construct a small stack of blocks and place two wooden platforms on either side. The left platform should be broken, while the right one should be transformed into a right-facing stair using a hammer. By holding the place button with the cursor positioned where the left platform was, new Crystal Shards will be generated rapidly. In astrald_'s video, their character gained over a hundred Crystal Shards in just a few seconds.
Crystal Shards hold a high selling price of 15 silver coins each in Terraria, making it possible for players to make a significant amount of money in a short amount of time using this exploit. However, there are a few things to keep in mind. This glitch seems to work only in single-player mode, so those who primarily play in multiplayer worlds will not benefit from it. Additionally, Crystal Shards can only be found in Terraria's Underground Hallow biome, which becomes accessible after defeating a world's Wall of Flesh boss to unlock Hardmode.
New players entering a freshly created Terraria world will need to invest time and effort before they can utilize astrald_'s method to farm Crystal Shards. However, experienced players who have already unlocked Hardmode are welcome to start making significant progress immediately. Terraria is accessible on Mobile, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S platforms.