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You’ve embarked on a deep excavation journey inTerrariadriven by a great passion for exploration.
As you dug underground, you encountered a few enemy types like zombies and bats.
And behold, you stumbled upon a Gnome in the depths.
you’re able to transform them into Garden Gnomes.
Through this transformation process, you’ll not only have them as decorations but also obtain a useful item.
If you’re ready, let’s start the Gnome hunt!
However, in this context, “capture” meansturning them into stoneand transforming them into Garden Gnomes.
To do this, the first step is to find a Gnome.
Gnomes can alsospawn in front of natural dirt wallsin the Underground layer.
To determine whether you’re in the Surface layer, you cancraft a GPS.
If you don’t have these materials, the Depth Meter will suffice.
Since this itemdisplays the names of rare creaturesaround you, it can make your job a little easier.
It’s worth noting that you might purchase the Lifeform Analyzer from the Traveling Merchant forfive gold.
Sunflowersreduce the spawn rate of monsters, which won’t be beneficial to you at this stage.
Remember that these itemsincrease the spawn rate.
Additionally, lighting is also a crucial factor when searching for Gnomes.
Using regular torches for illumination willdecrease your luckif they do not match the biome.
After encountering a Gnome, you’ll need tolure it out into the sunlightto capture it.
This is not an easy task.
If you’re far from the Gnome, it will remain stationary.
Approach it first anddraw its aggro.Once it starts chasing you, lead it towards the surface.
you’ve got the option to capture the Gnome in two different styles.
Firstly, you canlead it to follow youand thensurround it with blockswhen you surface, trapping it.
This way, the sunlight will turn the Gnome into stone.
Gnomes are very fragile, so it’spossible to accidentally kill themwhile destroying the walls with the hammer.
What Is The Garden Gnome Used For?
Although it may seem like just a decoration, the Garden Gnome actually serves another purpose.
This involves a somewhat detailed and mathematical aspect of the game, but it’s also quite important.
Garden Gnomes provide a luck stat buff in a specific area.
However,there isn’t an icon in the game interfaceindicating that luck has been increased.
Therefore, it’s important to place the Garden Gnomein a location where it will be useful for you.
Placing Garden Gnomes inboss arenas and farming spotscan be useful.
The Jungle Temple is calling your name.
