Facing Queen Slime as a Summoner in Terraria can be both exhilarating and challenging, especially for players navigating the early stages of Hardmode. Queen Slime is a powerful optional boss with quick movements, multiple phases, and dangerous minions, but with proper preparation and a clear strategy, Summoners can defeat her efficiently. Understanding the mechanics of the fight, choosing the right summons, armor, and accessories, and building a proper arena will make all the difference between success and defeat. This guide will walk you through every aspect of the Queen Slime fight specifically from a Summoner’s perspective.
Who Is Queen Slime?
Overview and Location
Queen Slime is a Hardmode boss introduced in the 1.4 update of Terraria. She is summoned using a Gelatin Crystal, which can only be found in the Underground Hallow. Once summoned, she fights with a combination of bouncing attacks and flying projectiles, eventually entering a second phase where she gains the ability to fly, making her even more dangerous.
Why Fight Queen Slime as a Summoner?
For Summoner class players, Queen Slime is one of the more accessible early Hardmode bosses. Her defeat grants useful items, including the powerful Gelatinous Pillion mount and valuable Hallowed Bars. Additionally, the fight prepares you for future encounters with stronger foes like The Twins and Plantera. Fighting her early allows Summoners to test their gear, summons, and arena strategies in a high-mobility battle.
Preparing for the Fight
Finding the Gelatin Crystal
To summon Queen Slime, you’ll need a Gelatin Crystal. These can be found in the Underground Hallow biome, usually on Pearlstone or Pink Ice Blocks. They glow slightly and can be mined with any pickaxe. Once you obtain one, make sure to use it in the Hallow biome on the surface to summon the boss.
Building a Suitable Arena
Queen Slime has high mobility, especially in her second phase. To counter this, construct a large arena in the Hallow with several layers of long platforms. Space the platforms about 1520 tiles apart vertically, giving your minions room to target her while you maintain safe distance. Campfires and Heart Lanterns will help with regeneration, while Sunflowers can boost movement speed.
Essential Buffs
Don’t go into the fight without the following buffs:
- Summoning Potion Increases your minion slots.
- Bewitching Table Buff Grants an additional summon.
- Wrath/Rage Potions Boost damage and crit chance.
- Iron Skin and Regeneration Essential for survivability.
- Well Fed or better food Adds overall stat bonuses.
Make sure to place a Bewitching Table near your arena for quick access.
Best Summoner Gear for Queen Slime
Recommended Armor
At the start of Hardmode, you may still be using pre-Hardmode armor, but ideally, you should upgrade to one of the following:
- Spider Armor The best early-Hardmode Summoner armor, offering increased minion damage and an extra summon.
- Obsidian Armor A decent alternative with solid Summon-related buffs, especially if you’re transitioning from pre-Hardmode.
Recommended Summons
Your minions are your main source of damage. Some solid options include:
- Spider Staff Summons spiders that cling to enemies and deal constant damage.
- Imp Staff Still usable, but significantly weaker than the Spider Staff.
- Sanguine Staff Dropped from the Dreadnautilus; extremely powerful and mobile, but harder to obtain early.
Whips to Boost Minion Damage
Whips are essential for targeting and buffing minions. Use one of the following:
- Snapthorn Easy to craft, increases minion attack speed.
- Firecracker Causes minions to explode targets for additional damage.
- Cool Whip Summons a snowflake minion temporarily and buffs minion damage.
Use the whip strategically to tag Queen Slime so that your minions focus her directly instead of her summoned slimes.
Accessories to Consider
Stack accessories that boost summon damage and survivability:
- Summoner Emblem Boosts minion damage by 15%.
- Pygmy Necklace Adds an extra minion slot.
- Feral Claws or Obsidian Shield Useful for defense and knockback immunity.
- Cross Necklace or Star Veil Helps mitigate sudden bursts of damage.
Modify your accessories with Warding or Menacing for either survivability or damage, depending on your playstyle.
Queen Slime Battle Strategy
Phase One Ground-Based Combat
In the first phase, Queen Slime jumps around the arena while spawning Crystal Slimes, Heavenly Slimes, and Bouncy Slimes. Your goal is to stay in the air as much as possible using wings, grappling hooks, or mounts to avoid her slams. Tag her with your whip and let your minions do most of the work.
Clear out her minions regularly with area-of-effect attacks or movement. These can overwhelm your character if not managed carefully, especially since they can bounce unpredictably.
Phase Two Aerial Assault
At around 50% health, Queen Slime gains wings and begins flying. This is where many players lose control of the fight. She will now launch bouncing projectiles and chase you with rapid lunges.
Keep your distance, continue tagging her with your whip, and fly between arena layers to avoid contact. The Spider Staff remains useful due to its cling ability, but faster summons like the Sanguine Bat are superior in this phase.
Use vertical movement to your advantage. Wings or double-jump accessories like the Bundle of Balloons can help you avoid her midair slams.
Post-Fight Rewards
What You Get from Defeating Queen Slime
Beating Queen Slime gives you access to the following loot:
- Gelatinous Pillion A winged slime mount with good mobility.
- Crystal Assassin Armor Pieces Stylish armor with mobility boosts.
- Hook of Dissonance A teleporting hook, useful for quick escapes.
- Queen Slime Trophy and Relic Decorative rewards.
- Greater Healing Potions and Coins Useful general rewards.
Is It Worth Farming Her?
If you enjoy the fight or want multiple sets of the Gelatinous Pillion or Crystal Assassin armor, Queen Slime is relatively quick to farm. Stock up on Gelatin Crystals and create teleporters or recall potions to speed up return trips to the Underground Hallow.
Taking on Queen Slime as a Summoner offers a thrilling, fast-paced fight that tests your mobility, minion control, and tactical use of gear. While she may not be required for progression, she serves as an excellent training ground for more difficult bosses and offers practical rewards for Summoners. With careful preparation choosing the right summons, whips, armor, and arena setup you can conquer her aerial might and emerge with new tools to face the deeper challenges of Terraria’s Hardmode world.