Journey Mode paths

There are some quicker paths to item acquisition in Journey Mode that don't exist in other modes.

• Find two Herb Bags ⇒ Get all of the herbs ⇒ Get as many potions as you can.
  • ⇒ Spelunker Potion ⇒ Search the upper 4/7ths of the Underground Desert for the Magic Conch (or find an Oasis — even if you have to make one — and fish the Oasis Crates)
• Find Can of Worms ⇒ Get infinite Gold Worms ⇒ Golden Delight, which provides a major boost to all stats.
• Smash a Shadow Orb or a Crimson Heart (each the equivalent thing in the corresponding evil biome) ⇒ get a gun (you're guaranteed a Musket or Undertaker on the first break) ⇒ Arms Dealer moves in ⇒ buy a Minishark.
  • ⇒ Beat Brain of Cthulu ⇒ craft a Deathbringer Pickaxe, as this is the only way to mine Hellstone.
    • ⇒ go to the Underworld.
• Build a platform over the ocean, and activate a Blood Moon ⇒ Farm for infinite Pirate Maps ⇒ Farm Pirate Invasion events for a Coin Gun

Potions

Potions worth getting. Ingredients are only listed if they're needed in addition to the Herb Bags.