Terraria Map
Stats
| Classic | Expert | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life | 5,000 | 10,000 | 15,000 |
| Contact damage | 40 | 80 | 120 |
| Defense | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Knockback resistance | 95% | 95.5% | 96% |
| Coin value | 1 gold 50 silver | 3 gold 75 silver | 3 gold 75 silver |
Where and when it spawns
- Biomes
- Desert
- Events and invasions
- Sandstorm
Drops
| Item | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Forbidden Fragment | 100% (always) | 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.
Ancient tempest spirits during raging desert sandstorms
The Sand Elemental is a rare and majestic mini-boss that manifests in the Desert during active Sandstorms in Hardmode. Levitating gracefully across howling dunes, this spirit possesses 5,000 health and 30 defense. Contact with her body deals 40 damage in Classic, 80 in Expert, and 120 in Master mode while she casts swirling sand whirlwinds.
Dodging ancient sand tornadoes and claiming forbidden fragments
During combat, the Sand Elemental summons up to three tracking Sand Tornadoes that rise from the dunes, launching players into the air and restricting movement. Engaging her from high platforms reduces tornado danger significantly. Slaying her yields a guaranteed Forbidden Fragment at a 100% rate, the core component for crafting Forbidden armor and the Spirit Flame weapon.
Trivia
- Sand Elementals only generate when a Sandstorm occurs simultaneously with the desert biome in Hardmode.
- Her sand tornadoes can juggle airborne fighters, exposing them to secondary desert hazards.