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Oasis Terraria biome · Mini-biome

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An Oasis is a pool of clear water ringed by palm trees and cattails inside a Desert. Dragonflies and other critters gather around it. It is mainly a fishing spot, with unique fish and crates.

Layer
Mini-biome
Hardmode only
No
Enemies listed
6

Where to find it

Look on the surface of Deserts. A world can have none or up to several, depending on its size.

In Hardmode

It counts as a Desert, so Mummies and sandstorm enemies can appear. Fishing gives Mirage Crates instead of Oasis Crates.

Enemies

VultureAntlionAngry TumblerMummy HardmodeSand Elemental HardmodeSand Shark Hardmode

Notable loot

OysterFlounderRock LobsterOasis CrateMirage CratePalm WoodMagic Conch

Tips

  • Fish here for Oysters, which can hold Pearls used in Luck Potions.
  • Oasis and Mirage Crates can give the Magic Conch, which warps you to the Ocean.
  • You can make your own Oasis by adding water to a surface Desert.

FAQ

Where do you find the Oasis in Terraria?

Look on the surface of Deserts. A world can have none or up to several, depending on its size.

What enemies are in the Oasis?

Vulture, Antlion, Angry Tumbler, Mummy (Hardmode), Sand Elemental (Hardmode), Sand Shark (Hardmode).

What changes in the Oasis in Hardmode?

It counts as a Desert, so Mummies and sandstorm enemies can appear. Fishing gives Mirage Crates instead of Oasis Crates.

Sources & picture credits

Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against the Terraria Wiki. Boss statistics and drop rates are the game values shown in the Terraria Wiki’s infoboxes. Sprites and artwork © Re-Logic; local copies archived from Terraria Wiki file pages (listed on the image gallery).