How do you open a chest in Terraria?
Honestly, just hover over it and press the right button. It ain’t rocket science.
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Just smack it with your sword! JK, don't. You actually need to press the interact button when you're close to it. It's usually 'R' on your keyboard if you're playing on PC.
Pro tip: Make sure nothing's blocking you from the chest. Sometimes, I build stuff too close and can't open it until I break down the barriers. Literally, knock down a wall to get to the loot.
Opening a chest in Terraria is super easy! Just walk up to the chest you want to explore and press the 'Interact' key (default is 'R' on PC, 'A' on Xbox, and 'X' on PlayStation). Make sure you're not holding a tool or weapon that might block the action, like a pickaxe or a sword. If it's your first time and the chest is locked, you'll need a key that matches the chest type. Happy looting!
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