Terraria Map
Stats
| Classic | Expert | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life | 5,000 | 6,500 | 8,288 |
| Contact damage | 130 | 195 | 292 |
| Defense | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Knockback resistance | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Coin value | 1 gold | 2 gold 50 silver | 2 gold 50 silver |
Where and when it spawns
- Events and invasions
- Pumpkin Moon
Drops
| Item | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jack 'O Lantern Mask | 5% (1 in 20) | 1 | All modes | Drop rate varies by Wave |
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.
Spectral cavalry rampages during the pumpkin moon
Appearing during later waves of the Pumpkin Moon event, the Headless Horseman charges relentlessly atop his ethereal steed. Boasting 5,000 health and 40 defense, this terrifying mounted rider tears through ground defenses with full knockback immunity. In combat, he delivers 130 contact damage in Classic, scaling up to 195 in Expert and 292 in Master mode.
Containing rapid mounted charges across arena platforms
Because the horseman cannot fly, building raised platforms or utilizing vertical arenas allows ranged fighters to pelt him from above while dodging below. Defeating this spectral rider yields high event points and provides a 5% chance to claim the decorative Jack 'O Lantern Mask. Prioritizing high armor penetration weapons overcomes his thick physical protection.
Trivia
- The Headless Horseman is completely immune to knockback effects in all difficulty settings.
- His steed does not spawn as a separate target; both rider and mount share a single health pool.