Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is a Hardmode, post-Plantera enemy that appears during the Frost Moon event. There are two Nutcracker variants, each with slightly differing damage and defense. The first variant will transform into the more powerful second variant when he is at or below 55% health (990 / 1485 / 2227).

Defeating a Nutcracker adds 4 points (8 points) during the Frost Moon.

Variants

NutcrackerHardmode exclusive

 Classic

 Expert

 Master

Statistics

Type	Enemy
Environment	Frost Moon
AI Type	Fighter AI
Damage	80/120/180
Max Life	1800/2700/4050
Defense	26
KB Resist	60%/64%/68%
Banner	Nutcracker Banner

Drops

Coins	153750

Sounds

Hurt
Killed

• Internal NPC ID: 348

NutcrackerSpinning NutcrackerHardmode exclusive

 Classic

 Expert

 Master

Statistics

Type	Enemy
Environment	Frost Moon
AI Type	Fighter AI
Damage	100/150/225
Max Life	99014852227/180027004050
Defense	42
KB Resist	90%/91%/92%
Banner	Nutcracker Banner

Drops

Coins	153750

Sounds

Hurt
Killed

• Internal NPC ID: 349

Trivia

• The Spinning Nutcracker is a reference to the classical ballet known as The Nutcracker.

The Bestiary entry for the Nutcracker: "Bringing his massive chompers to bear, the Nutcracker frolics through the wintery night. Nuts aren't the only thing he can crack."

History

 PC version

• Desktop 1.4.0.1: Sprite updated.

• Desktop 1.3.0.1: Added Nutcracker Banner, damage of variant 2 decreased from 120 to 100.

• Desktop 1.2.2: Introduced.

 Console version

• Console 1.05: Introduced.

 Nintendo Switch version

• Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.

 Mobile version

• Mobile 1.2.11212: Introduced.

Nintendo 3DS version

• 3DS 1.03: Introduced.