How To Make a Furnace in Terraria

Welcome, fellow Terraria players! Today, we're going to delve into the world of crafting and learn how to make a furnace. The furnace is an essential tool in Terraria that allows you to smelt ores and transform them into valuable metal bars. Whether you're a new player or a seasoned adventurer, crafting a furnace is a simple task that can be accomplished on your first day in the game. So, let's get started and unlock the full potential of your mining expeditions!

To create a furnace, you'll need three basic materials: 20x Stone Blocks, 4x Wood, and 3x Torch. Don't worry; these items can be easily obtained even in the early stages of the game. Let's explore how you can gather each of these materials:

Stone blocks can be found underground and are plentiful in Terraria. Armed with your trusty pickaxe, venture into the depths of the earth and mine away! As you mine, you'll come across stone blocks that can be broken down into individual blocks. Collect 20 of these stone blocks, and you'll have the first ingredient for your furnace.

Wood is a versatile resource that can be obtained by chopping down trees using an axe. In the expansive world of Terraria, trees are abundant, so finding a suitable source of wood won't be a problem. Equip your axe and start cutting down trees to gather 4 pieces of wood. Remember to replant saplings to maintain a sustainable environment!

Torches are essential for illuminating dark areas, and luckily, they can also be used as a crafting ingredient. Defeat slimes that roam the surface world, and there's a chance they'll drop torches upon their demise. Collect 3 torches from these slimy foes, and you'll have everything you need to craft your furnace.

Now that you have gathered all the necessary materials, it's time to craft your furnace. Follow these steps:

To access the crafting menu, simply press the [key/button] designated for this function. The crafting menu will pop up, displaying a wide range of crafting options, including tools, weapons, and furniture.

Scroll through the crafting menu until you find the Furnace option. Once you've located it, double-click on it to initiate the crafting process. If you're unable to find the Furnace option, don't worry! An alternative way to acquire a furnace is by searching for the Merchant in the jungle biome. The Merchant occasionally sells a furnace, allowing you to skip the crafting process and acquire one instantly.

Once you've successfully crafted or purchased a furnace, it will appear in your inventory. Congratulations! You now have a furnace at your disposal.

Now that you have your furnace, let's explore how to use it effectively:

Position yourself near the furnace and open your inventory. This is where all your collected items are stored.

To smelt ores using the furnace, make sure you have raw ores in your inventory. These raw ores can be obtained by mining mineral-rich areas such as caves and underground caverns. Common ores include iron, copper, silver, and gold. Approach the furnace with these ores in your possession.

While standing near the furnace, open your crafting menu. You'll notice a drop-down menu displaying metal bars derived from smelting ores. Each type of ore will produce a specific metal bar when smelted. For example, smelting iron ore will yield iron bars.

Once you've smelted your ores into metal bars, these bars can be used to craft a variety of items. Metal bars serve as a crucial ingredient for weapons, armor, and other essential tools. As you progress through the game, you'll discover new recipes and blueprints that require different types of metal bars.