How to Make a Furnace in Terraria: A Beginner’s Guide to Smelting

Introduction

Need to craft powerful armor, devastating weapons, and essential tools in Terraria? The first crucial step is mastering the art of smelting, and that all starts with a Furnace! This essential crafting station unlocks a vast array of possibilities, allowing you to transform raw ore into sturdy bars, the building blocks of your Terrarian arsenal. This guide provides a simple and straightforward explanation on how to make a furnace and start your smelting journey!

This guide is designed for both newcomers taking their first steps in the world of Terraria and seasoned players looking for a quick refresher. We’ll cover everything from gathering the necessary resources to placing the Furnace and utilizing it to create essential items. So, grab your pickaxe, and let’s get started on building your very own Furnace!

Gathering Essential Resources

Before you can begin forging bars of metal, you’ll need to acquire the ingredients for your very own furnace. Luckily, the crafting recipe is fairly simple and the resources are commonly found, so even a brand new player can get access to their own furnace fairly quickly. This recipe calls for stone blocks, wood, and torches.

Acquiring Stone Blocks

Stone Blocks are the primary component of the Furnace. These are very common in the underground, and you can easily find them while exploring the tunnels near the surface.

To mine Stone Blocks, you’ll need a Pickaxe. The starting pickaxe is perfectly adequate, so you will not need any upgrades to your equipment. Simply approach the Stone Block and use your Pickaxe to break it. Remember that the blocks need to land close enough for you to pick them up! You will need to gather twenty Stone Blocks to craft a furnace. A quick tip: if you start to run out of pickaxe durability, simply craft another one from wood at a crafting bench.

Securing Wood Supply

Wood is another essential resource, used in many early-game crafting recipes, including torches needed for our furnace. Wood is obtained by chopping down trees.

You will need an Axe to chop down trees. The axe is a common tool that you will be provided at the start of the game, or you can craft one yourself at a crafting bench. Find a tree and swing your axe at it until it falls, then collect the wood that it drops. You will need four Wood to complete the furnace recipe.

Illuminating the Path with Torches

Torches provide essential light, preventing unwanted surprises in the dark underground, and they are also needed to craft a furnace! Torches are created from a combination of Wood and Gel.

To craft Torches, you’ll need to first find Gel. Gel is obtained by defeating Slimes. These squishy creatures are among the first enemies you’ll encounter in Terraria, and they are very common on the surface at night and in the underground. When you defeat a Slime, it will drop Gel. You will need to collect three Gel to craft three Torches. Now, simply combine Wood and Gel in your inventory to craft Torches. You will need three Torches for crafting a furnace.

Crafting Your First Furnace

Now that you have all the necessary materials, it’s time to put them together and craft your very own furnace.

Open Your Inventory Menu

To start, open your inventory menu. This is typically done by pressing the “Esc” key on PC, or a corresponding button on your console or mobile device.

Locate the Furnace Recipe

Within your inventory menu, you’ll find a crafting interface. The interface will show you all available recipes based on your current location and the items in your inventory. Find the Furnace recipe in this list. Remember that it requires twenty Stone Blocks, four Wood, and three Torches.

Craft Your Own Furnace

Once you’ve located the recipe, click on it to craft the Furnace. Assuming you have all the necessary materials, the crafting process will begin, and your very own Furnace will appear in your inventory. Congratulations!

Placing the Furnace

Now that you’ve crafted your furnace, it’s time to place it in the world. Find a suitable location in your base. The Furnace requires a flat surface to be placed. This means you’ll need an open area with solid ground or a platform. Simply select the Furnace in your inventory and click on the desired location to place it.

Utilizing Your Furnace for Smelting

With your furnace built and placed, it’s time to start smelting ore into valuable bars. The crafting station lets you do just that.

Accessing the Crafting Menu

To access the Furnace’s crafting menu, simply approach it and interact with it. This is typically done by right-clicking on PC, or pressing the corresponding interaction button on your console or mobile device. This will open a new interface showing the available crafting recipes that the Furnace can produce.

Smelting Basic Bars

The most common use for the Furnace is to smelt ore into bars. These bars are used in a wide variety of crafting recipes, from armor and weapons to tools and furniture.

Here are some basic smelting recipes that you can try:

• Copper Bars/Tin Bars: Copper and Tin are among the first ores you’ll encounter. Copper ore is an orange color and Tin ore is a grey color. Smelting four Copper or Tin Ore in the furnace will yield one Copper or Tin bar, respectively. Copper and Tin bars can be used to craft early-game armor, weapons, and tools. Copper is more common, but Tin is sometimes found instead in world generation.
• Iron Bars/Lead Bars: Iron and Lead are the next tier of ore. Iron ore is brownish with yellow spots, and Lead ore is dark gray. Smelting four Iron or Lead Ore in the furnace will yield one Iron or Lead bar, respectively. Iron and Lead bars are essential for crafting stronger armor, weapons, and tools. Iron is more common, but Lead is sometimes found instead in world generation.
• Silver Bars/Tungsten Bars: Silver and Tungsten represent another step up in strength. Silver ore is a shiny silver color and Tungsten ore is a light gray. Smelting four Silver or Tungsten Ore in the furnace will yield one Silver or Tungsten bar, respectively. These bars are used to craft powerful early-to-mid-game items. Silver is more common, but Tungsten is sometimes found instead in world generation.
• Gold Bars/Platinum Bars: Gold and Platinum are valuable ores, often used for crafting advanced equipment and decorative items. Gold ore is golden in color and Platinum ore is white. Smelting four Gold or Platinum Ore in the furnace will yield one Gold or Platinum bar, respectively. These bars are used to craft advanced early-to-mid-game items. Gold is more common, but Platinum is sometimes found instead in world generation.

Expanding your Recipe List

You can craft more than just bars using the furnace. Some crafting recipies include:

• Clay Pots: Clay Pots are used for growing plants and flowers inside of your base. Place one by your crafting bench for a good decorative piece. You can craft this item by combining clay in your furnace.
• Glass: Glass is used to create windows and other see-through craftable items. Craft one of these with sand in your furnace for those times you’d rather stay inside.
• Hellstone Bars: Hellstone bars can be smelted with the help of a Hellstone Furnace, which can be found in the Underworld. Combine Hellstone ore with Obsidian to craft a bar.

Tips for Efficient Smelting

To make the most of your Furnace, here are a few tips for efficient smelting:

• Mine in Bulk: Before you start smelting, spend some time exploring the underground and mining large quantities of ore. This will save you time in the long run, as you won’t have to constantly interrupt your crafting to gather more resources.
• Multiple Furnaces: Consider crafting multiple Furnaces to speed up the smelting process. The more furnaces you have, the more ore you can smelt simultaneously, resulting in a faster and more efficient workflow.

Upgrading Your Smelting Setup

As you progress further into Terraria, you’ll gain access to more advanced smelting stations that offer new crafting possibilities.

Discovering the Hellforge

The Hellforge is a unique furnace found deep within the Underworld. It’s not crafted, but rather discovered in the fiery depths. The Hellforge is required to craft Hellstone Bars, which are used to create powerful late-pre-hardmode items.

Crafting Adamantite/Titanium Forge

Once you’ve defeated the Wall of Flesh and entered Hardmode, you’ll be able to craft the Adamantite Forge or Titanium Forge. These advanced furnaces require a Hellforge and Adamantite or Titanium ore to craft. They are essential for smelting Hardmode ores and crafting powerful Hardmode equipment.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Here are some common issues players encounter when crafting and using the Furnace, along with solutions:

• “Why can’t I craft the Furnace?” This is usually due to missing one or more of the required materials. Double-check your inventory to make sure you have twenty Stone Blocks, four Wood, and three Torches.
• “Why can’t I smelt this ore?” Ensure you have the correct type of ore and that you’re using the appropriate Furnace. Some ores, such as Hellstone, require a specific furnace, like the Hellforge.

Conclusion: Embrace the Power of Smelting

The Furnace is a fundamental crafting station in Terraria, unlocking a wide range of possibilities and empowering you to craft essential items for your adventure. From basic Copper armor to powerful Gold weapons, the Furnace is your gateway to progress. So, gather your resources, craft your furnace, and embrace the power of smelting! Don’t be afraid to experiment with different ores and recipes to discover the full potential of your Furnace. Keep exploring, crafting, and building, and you’ll conquer the world of Terraria in no time! And, of course, be on the lookout for more guides to enhance your Terrarian knowledge. Happy smelting!