How to Change a World to Expert Mode in Terraria
Switching to Expert mode in Terraria? You gotta create a new world for that! Make sure you select Expert mode before you finalize the creation. Unfortunately, you can't switch the difficulty of an existing world in-game. But hey, starting fresh means new adventures!
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Actually, if you're not shy about using external tools, TEdit is your best friend. TEdit lets you edit Terraria worlds, including changing the difficulty to Expert. Just remember, backing up your world first is key because, you know, messing with game files can lead to unexpected consequences.
For real, just start a new world in Expert mode. It's part of the fun!
Nope, can't do it in-game. Gotta start from scratch.
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