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Desert biomes in Terraria can be harsh and unforgiving, not unlike real deserts, however, there are some pleasant places to be found inside them. Oasis sub-biomes can spawn within Desert biomes, though, are considered by the game to just be more Desert biome despite quite a few notable differences.
There are some critters and fish that can only be caught here, so completionists will want to venture to the nearest Oasis at some point in order to fill up their various Terraria collections. There's even a unique type of wood found here for those looking to acquire a possibly more aesthetically pleasing crafting resource. However, the fishing goods that can be reeled in are the most valuable to many players, and for good reasons.
Where To Find Oasis Biomes & What They Look Like
Where To Find Oasis Biomes
As mentioned before, Oasis sub-biomes can only spawn in Desert biomes, though, multiple Oasis sub-biomes can appear within the same Desert. Oasis sub-biomes can also only spawn on the surface, so they won't appear in Underground Desert biomes despite being able to spawn directly above one.
What Oasis Biomes Look Like
In appearance, Oasis will have a light yellow coloration to its sand and soil as well as be possibly adorned with palm trees and at least one body of turquoise-colored water. In terms of critter and fish spawning, creatures native to Desert biomes, as well as some unique ones, will show up in this sandy paradise.
All Critters, Drops, & Items Found Only In Oasis Biomes
Oasis Critters
Players should be sure to bring a Bug Net with them to any Oasis as well as a Fishing Rod, as there are plenty of unique specimens to acquire here. The Dragonflies and Water Striders that can be found in Oasis sub-biomes usually have relatively high Bait Power stats, making them excellent for catching rarer fish and items while fishing. Here's a list of all the critters that can be found in Oasis sub-biomes:
- Black Dragonfly
- Orange Dragonfly
- Yellow Dragonfly
- Water Strider
- Gold Water Strider
- Pupfish (a fish)
- Grebe (a bird)
Oasis Fishing Items
There is a couple of special fish that are only found here, which can be cooked to make helpful consumables.
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Fish |
Benefits |
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Rock Lobster |
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Flounder |
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There are also Oysters that can be reeled in, which are actually a grab bag-type container that will always yield a Shucked Oyster and possibly some pearls of varying color and value.
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Item Name |
Chance Of Appearing In An Oyster |
Benefits |
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Shucked Oyster |
100% |
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White Pearl |
15.36% |
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Black Pearl |
3.84% |
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Pink Pearl |
0.8% |
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Players can also potentially fish up Oasis Crates in Classic Mode or Mirage Crates in Hard Mode as well as Expert Mode. Each crate contains rare goods that can be useful to any explorer.
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Crate Name |
What Can Be Found Inside |
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Oasis Crate |
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Mirage Crate |
Mirage Crates possess identical drops to Oasis Crates in addition to the following:
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Terraria is available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, macOS, Linux, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, and Google Stadia.