Shimmer is a new resource that you can find after the 1.4.4 update of terrariums. This unique liquid has the ability troam through various entities in the world, which makes it incredibly valuable. Since Shimmer is relatively new, you might be unsure how to find it or even how it works, but we’ve got you covered.
See also: Terraria: How to Stop Corruption and Crimson Spread in Hardmode
In this guide we will go over it everything you need to know about Shimmer, including where to find it and how it transforms objects. You can also find a full transmutation list to help you quickly get the item you want.
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Where can I find shimmer?
Shimmer can be found underground in the ether. This is a rare biome that is unique in the world. fUnfortunately, the Aether only appears in the Underground or Cave layer, as well as on the same side of the world that has a jungle.
This means if you want to find the Aether to get Shimmer, You should start your quest in the jungle. Just tunnel down to the underground and cavernous layers and search this half of the world until you find the Aether.
In the image above you can see what the ether looks like. Overall, it looks unlike any other underground biome, so you’ll definitely know when you’ve arrived.
Bottomless Shimmer Buckets
In addition to finding Shimmer, you can get unlimited access to the liquid with a Shimmering bottomless bucket.
This is an item that allows you to place and use Shimmer endlessly. To craft it, you must combine the following materials at an Ancient Manipulator.
10x Luminite Bars
1x bottomless water bucket
If you’ve already found Shimmer, you can also use it to turn a Bottomless Water Bucket into a Bottomless Shimmer Bucket.
use shimmer
As mentioned above, placing objects in Shimmer transforms them. As a rule of thumb, when you place a crafted item into Shimmer, the item will be converted into its crafting materials. Some items transform into other items, but we’ll cover that later.
Place mobs and NPCs in Shimmer
Living objects can also be placed in Shimmer. When creatures are exposed to Shimmer, they turn into Faelings. These are fairy creatures that appear naturally in the ether.
Faelings serve no useful purpose, but you can catch and bottle them.
Shimmer does not affect that Slime Bunny, Christmas Bunny, Party Bunny, Gold Warm, Gem Bunny or Gem Squirrel.
The gem creatures transform into gemsand become goldworms gummy bear WorMS.
Zombies and slimes also transform when exposed to Shimmer. Shimmer turns zombies into skeletons slimes into shimmer slimes.
Finally, Shimmer will change the appearance of NPCs. This has no effect on the NPC; You will just look a little different.
Does Shimmer affect the player?
The short answer to this question is yes, Shimmer will affect you. When you enter Shimmer, you have them ‘Shimmering’ Debuff.
This strange debuff will cause the following effects.
immobilized
Items cannot be used
Sink through all of the solid tiles until you reach a 2×3 opening (or the Underworld).
Become invincible to non-boss enemies
If you’re looking for a quick way to descend to the end of the map, then Shimmering is the way to go.
Transmute with shimmer
Now that you know how Shimmer works, let’s take a look at a transmutation guide. This table is very long, but it includes all of the unique transformations you can perform with Shimmer.
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Shimmering Transformation
Remarks
adamantite ore
Orichalcum Ore
Adhesive bandage
bezoar
This conversion goes both ways.
alchemy table
Adorable table
This conversion goes both ways.
gem rabbit
respective gem type
jewel squirrel
respective gem type
amethyst
stone block
Antique cobalt breastplate
jungle shirt
This conversion goes both ways.
Antique cobalt helmet
jungle hat
This conversion goes both ways.
Ancient cobalt blue leggings
jungle pants
This conversion goes both ways.
Antique gold helmet
Golden Helm
This conversion goes both ways.
Ancient Hallowed Greaves
Hallowed Greaves
This conversion goes both ways.
Ancient sacred headgear
Hallowed headgear
This conversion goes both ways.
Ancient Hallowed Helm
Hallowed Helm
This conversion goes both ways.
Old Hallowed Hood
holy hood
This conversion goes both ways.
Old holy mask
Sacred Mask
This conversion goes both ways.
Ancient hallowed plate armor
Hallowed Plate Armor
This conversion goes both ways.
Ancient iron helmet
aconite
This conversion goes both ways.
Antique Necro Helm
Necro Helmet
This conversion goes both ways.
Ancient Shadow Greaves
Shadow Greaves
This conversion goes both ways.
Old Shadow Helm
shadow helm
This conversion goes both ways.
Ancient shadowscale armor
Scale Armor of Shadows
This conversion goes both ways.
Angel statue
Aether Monolith
fishing earring
tackle box
Fruit:
Apple
apricot
banana
Blackcurrant
blood orange
cherry
coconut
Pitaya
elder
Grapefruit
lemon
mango
peach
pineapple
plum
rambutan
Hot pepper
star fruit
ambrosia
Moss:
argon
krypton
lava
neon
xenon
Helium Moss
types of wood:
ash
boreal
dynasty
ebony
Palm tree
pearl
Rich mahogany
The shade
spooky
wood
azure box
sky box
ballista stick
Explosive Trap Stick
ballista rod
Explosive Rod
ballista rod
Explosive Trap Staff
Balloon puffer fish
Shiny red balloon
blindfold
pocket mirror
This conversion goes both ways.
Blue Brick Wall
Cursed blue brick wall
Blue brick
Old blue brick
torches:
shimmer flare
Blue panel wall
Cursed blue panel wall
Blue tiled wall
Cured blue tile wall
Flashlights:
Blue
Bone
coral
Corrupt
Cursed
purple
demon
Desert
Green
sanctified
Ice
ichor
Mushroom
orange
violet
rainbow
Red
Yellow
White
Very bright
Aether Torch
boreal box
Frozen box
Shimmering bottomless bucket
Bottomless bucket of water
This conversion goes both ways.
This is only possible if you defeat the moon lord.
blackberry box
jungle box
cactus
pumpkin
This conversion goes both ways.
campfire
Aether Bonfire
can of worms
herb bag
This conversion goes both ways.
chlorophyte ore
titanium ore
clentaminator
terraformer
This is only possible if you defeat the moon lord.
cobalt brick
Antique cobalt brick
cobalt ore
platinum ore
copper brick
Old copper brick
Coins:
copper
Silver
gold
platinum
Increase coin luck counter
copper ore
stone brick
Key:
corruption
purple
Desert
Frozen
sanctified
jungle
respective breast type
Crimsandstone block
Crimsand block
diamond
ruby
discount card
lucky coin
Divine box
Hallowed Box
Ebensandsteinblock
Ebonsand Block
Enchanted Sundial
Enchanted Moon Clock
Explosive Trap Stick
Lightning Aura Staff
Explosive Rod
Lightning Aura Wand
Explosive Trap Staff
Staff of Lightning Aura
Fast clock
Tri-fold card
This conversion goes both ways.
Fisherman’s Pocket Guide
sextant
flame shock stick
ballista stick
flame bumper
ballista rod
Flameblast Staff
ballista rod
gold ore
tungsten ore
gold ring
discount card
granite block
marble block
This conversion goes both ways.
Green brick wall
Cursed green brick wall
Green brick
Old green brick
Green panel wall
Cursed green panel wall
Green tiled wall
Cursed green tiled wall
Hardened Blocks:
Carmine
ebon sand
pearl sand
sand
Normal block version
Hardened sand wall
Treacherous wall of hardened sand
Hellfire Arrow
Wooden arrow
Shimmering Arrow
Hellstone stone
Old Hellstone brick
Hellstone box
Box of obsidian
Hematic box
Crimson Box
High test fishing line
fishing earring
honey block
beehive
honey bucket
water bucket
ice block
snow block
iron ore
tin ore
Jungle Grass Seeds
Mushroom Grass Seeds
This conversion goes both ways.
lava bucket
honey bucket
lead ore
iron ore
crystal of life
Vital Crystal
fruit of life
Aegis fruit
Lightning Aura Staff
flame shock stick
Lightning Aura Wand
flame bumper
Staff of Lightning Aura
Flameblast Staff
Lihzahrd brick wall
Forbidden Lihzahrd Stone
living stick of wood
Fink Wand
lucky coin
gold ring
Luminite
chlorophyte ore
Magma Stone
Lava Charm
Mana Crystal
Arcane Crystal
mining shirt
mining pants
This conversion goes both ways.
megaphone
Nazar
This conversion goes both ways.
Mirage box
oasis box
mithril stone
Ancient mithril stone
Mithril Box
iron box
mithril ore
palladium ore
Obsidian Brick
Old Obsidian Brick
orichalcum
mithril ore
palladium ore
cobalt ore
Pearlsandstone block
Pearlsand block
Pearlwood box
wooden box
Peddler’s Hat
peddler’s bag
The mask of the pharaoh
Sandstorm in a Bottle
robe of the pharaoh
Flying carpet
pink pearl
Galaxy Pearl
pink walls
Variation of the cursed pink wall
platinum ore
gold ore
ranger emblem
Wizard Emblem
Staff of Discord
Staff of Harmony
This is only possible if you defeat the moon lord.