article
Why players are revisiting an old bug in Survival mode
Terraria Crystal Shard Glitch: Get Infinite Items Fast is a duplicated item trick using specific thrown weapons. This method creates extra copies from dropped crystals. Studies indicate mirror setups make duplication more consistent.
How the bug triggers during throws
Items thrown near Crystal Shards can clone under certain bounce patterns. Repeating angles and quick pickups yield stacks of rare gear. Research shows timing and screen position affect success rates.
Run once, save hours of farming
Master this bug to farm boss materials fast. Use it sparingly to avoid soft bans on online worlds.
Q: Is this method safe for online play?
Risk exists on multiplayer. Many hosts treat excess duped items as cheating.
Q: Which items work best for duping?
Stackable gear and quest drops copy cleanly. Avoid quest progress that cannot be restored.
