Terraria Map
Stats
| Classic | Expert | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life | 300 | 600 | 900 |
| Contact damage | 30 | 60 | 90 |
| Defense | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Knockback resistance | 70% | 73% | 76% |
| Coin value | 2 gold | 5 gold | 5 gold |
Where and when it spawns
- Biomes
- Caverns
Drops
| Item | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Band of Regeneration | 16.7% (1 in 6) | 1 | All modes | |
 Magic Mirror | 16.7% (1 in 6) | 1 | All modes | |
 Cloud in a Bottle | 16.7% (1 in 6) | 1 | All modes | |
 Hermes Boots | 16.7% (1 in 6) | 1 | All modes | |
 Mace | 16.7% (1 in 6) | 1 | All modes | |
 Shoe Spikes | 16.7% (1 in 6) | 1 | All modes | |
 Flare Gun | 5% (1 in 20) | 1 | All modes | |
 Extractinator | 5% (1 in 20) | 1 | All modes |
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.
Deceptive wooden and golden chest traps in deep caverns
Throughout the underground and cavern strata in Hardmode, standard Mimics disguise their ravenous bodies as innocent wooden, golden, or shadow chests. When a player strikes the lid or walks within snapping range, the creature unfolds its fangs and initiates frantic bounding hops. Dealing 30 base contact damage and shaking off light weapon knockback, it forces explorers to retreat down cavern passages or build defensive barricades to avoid getting cornered.
Farming mobility trinkets and cavern accessories
While perilous to face in dark tunnels, standard Mimics provide access to staple mobility and survival gear from surface and underground loot pools. Eliminating one awards an equal 16.7% chance to receive Hermes Boots, a Cloud in a Bottle (16.7%), a Band of Regeneration (16.7%), or a Magic Mirror (16.7%). They may also relinquish useful spelunking utilities like the Extractinator (5%) or Flare Gun (5%).
Trivia
- A Mimic remains completely motionless until damaged or until a player gets extremely close.
- Applying a Lifeform Analyzer or Hunter Potion will immediately reveal a disguised Mimic as a hostile entity.