Terraria Map
Stats
| Classic | Expert | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life | 40 | 80 | 120 |
| Contact damage | 35 | 70 | 105 |
| Defense | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Knockback resistance | 80% | 82% | 84% |
| Coin value | 1 silver 50 copper | 3 silver 75 copper | 3 silver 75 copper |
Where and when it spawns
- Biomes
- The Dungeon
Drops
| Item | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cream Soda | 1.43% (1 in 70) | 1 | All modes | |
 Bone Wand | 0.4% (1 in 250) | 1 | All modes | |
 Tally Counter | 1% (117 in 11,747) | 1 | All modes | |
 Golden Key | 1.52% (138 in 9,097) | 1 | All modes | |
 Bone | 97.1% (2,133 in 2,197) | 1–3 | Classic only | |
 Nazar | 1% (1 in 100) | 1 | Classic only | |
| Bone | 100% (always) | 2–6 | Expert and Master | |
| Nazar | 1.99% (183 in 9,196) | 1 | Expert and Master |
Chances are for one kill, before Luck, Rate of fire or banners change anything. The Modes column says in which difficulties the game lists the drop.
Wall-phasing bony terrors in the pre-Hardmode Dungeon
Deep within the Dungeon after defeating Skeletron, the Cursed Skull glides effortlessly through solid bricks to ambush spelunkers. Because it ignores solid terrain entirely, it can glide out of unlit chambers and catch players off-guard. Contact with this floating skull inflicts the devastating Cursed debuff, temporarily preventing the victim from using any items, weapons, or tools for several seconds.
Surviving cursed locks and securing the Nazar
Getting struck while surrounded by angry skeletons often results in rapid demise due to the inability to retaliate or swing a pickaxe. Keeping a broad melee weapon or wide magic projectile active prevents skulls from closing in. Patient players farm them for the Nazar, which drops with a 1% rate and grants permanent immunity to the Cursed debuff. Skulls also occasionally yield Golden Keys (1.52%) and the Tally Counter (1%).
Trivia
- The Cursed Skull is one of the few pre-Hardmode enemies capable of phasing through solid blocks.
- The Nazar dropped by this enemy is a foundational ingredient for crafting the Ankh Charm.