Staircases are an essential part of building structures and bases in Terraria. They allow for efficient vertical transportation within buildings for both players and NPCs. Constructing good staircases requires some planning and knowledge of the game’s mechanics. This article will teach you how to build different types of staircases in Terraria.
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Materials Needed
To build staircases in Terraria, you will need:
- Platforms – The main building block for stairs. Platforms can be crafted from various materials like wood, bone, brick etc.
- Hammer – Required to connect platforms into stairs. The Wooden Hammer can be crafted at a workbench.
- Actuators (Optional) – Allow platforms to switch between solid and intangible states. Helpful for building advanced stairs.
Basic Staircases
The easiest staircase in Terraria simply consists of platforms placed diagonally and connected into stairs using a hammer.
To build:
- Place platforms diagonally where you want the stairs
- Equip hammer and left-click platforms to connect them into stairs
- Repeat until you reach desired height
Tips:
- Use different platform materials like wood, brick or bone for visual variety
- Actuate platforms to create openings in the staircase
- Intersect separate staircases to change direction
Basic Staircase
A basic staircase with wood platforms
Spiral Staircases
Spiral staircases are compact staircases that curve around a central point, saving space.
To build:
- Build basic platforms staircase upwards in one direction
- Slowly curve stairs around central point as you keep building up
- Use actuators as needed open up center of spiral
Tips:
- Leave a 3 block gap in center for easy movement
- Curve stairs gradually to prevent steep slopes
- Use glass, ropes or fences for railing
Spiral Staircase
A spiral staircase with actuated wood platforms
Advanced Stairs
With some tricks, you can create more complex and aesthetically pleasing stairs:
Living Wood Beams
Add living wood beams along staircase using Living Wood Wand. Paint and actuate them to blend nicely.
Platform Variety
Use different platform types like bricks, wood and glass together. Actuate them in different patterns.
Railings / Walls
Line stairs with rails, fences or 1-block thick walls for safety and design.
Intersecting Stairs
Intersecting stairs at angles can create interesting shapes. Use hammer to fix slopes.
Decoration
Decorate stairs with furniture, statues, plants and other items for extra flair.
Advanced Staircase
An advanced staircase with living wood beams and actuated platforms
Troubleshooting
Platforms not connecting?
Keep hitting platforms with hammer to cycle slopes. Align stairs properly so hammer can connect them.
NPCs not using stairs?
Simplify stair design. Avoid ladders, open gaps and steep slopes. Rebuild stairs if needed.
Accidentally destroyed stairs?
Equip pickaxe and click to replace misshapen platforms. Fix slopes with hammer.
Conclusion
With the techniques described, you should be able to construct a variety of staircases for your Terraria builds. Start with simple wood stairs before moving onto more complex spiral and advanced stairs. Be creative and don’t be afraid to experiment! Proper use of hammers, actuators and platform types will help you take your stair-building skill to the next level.
