So you’ve survived winter long enough for Deerclops to show up, and now you’re staring at its creepy eyeball drop like, “What do I even do with this thing?” Let’s break it down—no fluff, just the stuff that actually matters. From farming Deerclops to crafting game-changing gear, here’s everything you need to know about the Deerclops Eyeball in Don’t Starve Together.
Why Bother Killing Deerclops? (Spoiler: The Eyeball Is OP)
Deerclops isn’t just a seasonal nuisance—it’s a loot piñata. The Deerclops Eyeball it drops is essential for two critical items:
1. Eyebrella: 100% waterproofing + sun protection. Spring just got easier.
2. Houndius Shootius: A turret that auto-farms mobs for you. Yes, please.
But first, you’ve gotta kill the beast. Let’s talk strategy.
Step 1: Surviving the Deerclops Fight (Without Losing Your Sanity)
Deerclops spawns on Day 30-31 and wrecks structures, drains sanity (-400/min!), and hits like a truck. Here’s how to clap back:
The Standard Kite-and-Smack Method
- Gear Up: Log Suit + Football Helmet (or Marble Armor for tanking).
- Weapon: Fresh Hambat (59.5 damage) or Tentacle Spike.
- Sanity Prep: Cooked Cactus/Green Caps (sanity boost) + Pierogi (healing).
How to Kite:
1. Hit 2-3 times, then dodge its ice spike attack (watch for the wind-up).
2. Repeat. With a Hambat, the fight takes ~30 seconds .
3. Keep a Campfire (not Fire Pit—it’ll freeze you) nearby for warmth .
Pro Tip: Fight near a road or use a Walking Cane to land extra hits between dodges .
Let Treeguards Do the Work
- Chop trees until 2-3 Treeguards spawn.
- Lure Deerclops into them. They’ll brawl, and you’ll loot the remains.
- Bonus: Free logs and Living Logs from the chaos .
Cheese It With Gunpowder
- Craft 9-10 Gunpowder (rotten eggs + nitre).
- Put Deerclops to sleep with 4 Sleep Darts or a Pan Flute.
- Drop the Gunpowder, light it, and finish the job with a spear.
Warning: This destroys the Meat drops but guarantees the Eyeball .
Step 2: Crafting the Eyebrella (Your Spring Lifesaver)
| Item | Recipe | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Eyebrella | Deerclops Eyeball + Twigs + Bone Shards | 100% rain resistance, 240 durability |
| Houndius Shootius | Eyeball + Thulecite + Pure Horror | Auto-targets enemies, 59.5 DPS |
The coveted Deerclops Eyeball, key to crafting powerful items.
Why the Eyebrella Rules:
- No more soggy gear during spring rains.
- Doubles as a parasol to prevent overheating in summer .
Fun Fact: The Eyeball itself can be eaten (+60 Hunger, -15 Sanity), but… why?
Advanced Tactics: Winter’s Feast & Crystal Deerclops
The Winter’s Feast update gave Deerclops a laser attack. Here’s how to adapt:
| Strategy | Standard Deerclops | Winter’s Feast Deerclops |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Dodge | N/A | Sidestep the beam (it melts ice) |
| Treeguard Help | Effective | Less effective—lasers kill them faster |
| Kiting | 2-3 hits per dodge | 1-2 hits (lasers are faster) |
Note: In late-game, Crystal Deerclops (post-Lunar Rift) drops Brightshade Husks. Burn its corpse preemptively to block the transformation .
Real-World Analogies: Think of Deerclops as a Final Exam
- Kiting = Dance Combat: Like a Dark Souls boss, learn its rhythm. Miss a dodge? You’re frozen.
- Eyebrella = Raincoat + Umbrella: Spring without it is like biking in a hurricane.
- Houndius Shootius = Auto-Turret: Set it and forget it (RIP hound waves).
TL;DR: Quick Checklist for Deerclops Domination
- Prep: Log Suit, healing food, sanity snacks.
- Fight: Kite, use Treeguards, or cheese with Gunpowder.
- Craft: Eyebrella for spring, Houndius for base defense.
- Adapt: For Winter’s Feast, dodge lasers and stay mobile.
Now go grab that eyeball—and make spring your playground. 👁️🌀 ```