Terraria Map
Stats
| Classic | Expert | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life | 400 | 800 | 1,200 |
| Contact damage | 50 | 100 | 150 |
| Defense | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Knockback resistance | 30% | 37% | 44% |
| Coin value | 1 gold | 2 gold 50 silver | 2 gold 50 silver |
Where and when it spawns
- Biomes
- Ocean
Drops
| Item | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shrimp Po' Boy | 2% (1 in 50) | 1 | All modes | |
 Diving Helmet | 5% (1 in 20) | 1 | All modes | |
 Shark Fin | 95% (19 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.
Revived oceanic apex hunters stalking coastal sea trenches
The Orca is a powerful marine predator returning to the deep waters of the Ocean biome in Terraria 1.4.5. Possessing 400 life and 20 defense, this formidable whale patrols submerged trenches, delivering 50 contact damage (100 in Expert and 150 in Master). Its rapid swimming speed and aggressive pursuit make underwater exploration without mobility gear highly hazardous.
Harpooning deep-sea predators for diving helmets and shark fins
Hunting Orcas from surface wooden walkways using bows, magic staves, or harpoons allows players to harvest their ocean loot without risking drowning or lethal bites. Slaying an Orca yields Shark Fins at a 95% rate for potion and weapon crafting, the Diving Helmet at 5% to extend underwater breath, and Shrimp Po Boy at 2%.
Trivia
- Orcas cannot survive outside of water tiles and will rapidly take suffocation damage if beached on dry sand.