Is map refreshing instantly after destroying an altar?
In hardmode, when the player destroys an altar, new ores appear. As explained on the wiki,
Each destroyed Altar causes one type of Hardmode ore to appear in the world
First Altar: Cobalt Ore or Palladium Ore, chosen randomly.
Second Altar: Mythril Ore or Orichalcum Ore, chosen randomly.
Third Altar: Adamantite Ore or Titanium Ore, chosen randomly.
Right after this moment, is the map refreshing instantly and revealing the new ores locations?
Otherwise, I guess I must explore the entire map with my character to find the ore I'm looking for?
In the screenshot below, there is an illustration of my question. I just destroyed three altars and I noticed an Adamantite ore on my map. I was asking myself if it was a new one or if I just skipped it the first time I explored the area.
I'm playing on a large map, so depending on the answer, there is a possibility of saving a lot of time searching with the map, instead of exploring each area twice and more...
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Does destroying more altars spawn more ore?
By destroying more Altars, your world will get more of the new ores, but every 4th Altar spawns fewer ores than before. The only way to destroy a Demon Altar is to use a Pwnhammer or a stronger hammer within a Hardmode world.How many demon altars should I break Terraria?
Destroying 12 altars will roughly double the ore provided by the first three; tripling that original allotment would require destroying 33 altars.What does Palladium look like Terraria?
Palladium Ore is an orange-colored Hardmode ore which can replace Cobalt in a given world. It appears similar to Copper Ore but is slightly more saturated.How do you get adamantite ore in Terraria?
Adamantite is a common sight on the ceiling of the Underworld, especially after having smashed many altars. Looking near large pools of lava can help, as lava produces enough light to see many Adamantite deposits. It is beneficial to use Spelunker Potions and look for Adamantite near the bottom of the world.Terraria: Loot From Smashing 1 MILLION Demon Altars
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