How to Beat Skeletron in Terraria

Skeletron is a challenging boss in Terraria that requires a lot of preparation to defeat. Here are some tips on how to beat Skeletron:

1. Preparation: Before you fight Skeletron, you need to make sure you have the right gear and items. It is recommended that you have at least 400 health, full silver or gold armor, and a weapon with high damage output like the Demon Scythe or Molten Fury. Also, make sure you have enough potions, such as Healing Potions, Ironskin Potions, and Regeneration Potions.

2. Arena: Build a large arena with a flat surface and enough room to dodge Skeletron's attacks. It's important to have enough space to run around and avoid his attacks, as he moves quickly and can deal a lot of damage.

3. Time of day: Skeletron can only be summoned at night, so make sure to wait until dusk before attempting to fight him.

4. Strategy: Skeletron has two phases: the hands phase and the head phase. During the hands phase, Skeletron's hands will spin around him, dealing damage to anything they touch. Use a weapon with a long reach, like the Blade of Grass or the Nights Edge, to take out the hands quickly. Once both hands are defeated, Skeletron will enter his head phase. During this phase, he will fly around and shoot skulls at you. Use ranged weapons like the Phoenix Blaster or the Minishark to deal damage to Skeletron while avoiding his attacks.

5. Beware of his spinning attack: Skeletron has a spinning attack that can deal massive damage if you're caught in it. Keep moving and jumping to avoid this attack.

6. Keep your health up: Use your potions to keep your health up during the fight. If you start to run low on health, try to stay away from Skeletron and heal up before continuing the fight.

7. Repeat as needed: If you die during the fight, Skeletron's health will reset to full. You'll need to repeat the process of defeating his hands and head until you can defeat him.

With these tips in mind, you should be well-prepared to take on Skeletron and emerge victorious. Good luck!