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Aftershock Wiki & Guide

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Adds seismic detection tools and hostile mobs including Graboids, Blasters, and Shriekers with related weapons.

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Contents (8)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Items
  4. Blocks
  5. Mobs
  6. Configuration
  7. Frequently asked questions

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Identify and Prepare for a Blaster ThreatRecognize a Blaster Blasters are mature Shriekers that have entered the final known stage of the Graboid lifecycle.…Manage a Shrieker Population Near Your BaseUnderstand Shrieker Behavior Shriekers are the asexual reproductive stage of the Graboid lifecycle. They consume…Prepare for a Graboid Attack in Your TerritoryDetect Graboid Activity Graboids are massive subterranean worms that tunnel through dirt and sand. They create…Survive Your First Encounter with a Dirt DragonRecognize the Threat Dirt Dragons are the juvenile stage of Graboids and will emerge from underground in dirt and…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 4

Items

8 GaugeBlaster Spawn EggDirt Dragon Spawn EggGraboid Spawn EggPortable SeismographShotgun ShellShrieker Spawn Egg

Blocks

Graboid EggSeismograph

Mobs

Creatures this mod adds.

BlasterDirt DragonGraboidShrieker

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

OptionWhat it does
shotgun_damage8 Gauge Damage
aftershockAftershock Options
blaster_damageBlaster Damage
blaster_expBlaster Exp
blaster_healthBlaster Health
dirt_dragon_damageDirt Dragon Damage
dirt_dragon_expDirt Dragon Exp
dirt_dragon_healthDirt Dragon Health
debugPathingParticlesEnabledEnables Debug Pathing Particles
entityConfigsEntity Configs
graboid_armorGraboid Armor
graboid_damageGraboid Damage
graboid_expGraboid Exp
graboid_healthGraboid Health
itemConfigsItem Configs
shrieker_damageShrieker Damage
shrieker_expShrieker Exp
shrieker_healthShrieker Health

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a graboid is under my base?
Graboids create vibrations in the ground that you can detect—watch for tremors and ground disturbances near your structures. If you hear the distinctive sounds or see sand/dirt being displaced, a Graboid is likely tunneling beneath you.
What's the best way to kill a dirt dragon early game?
Dirt Dragons are small and vulnerable compared to later lifecycle stages, so standard weapons work well; focus on hitting them before they burrow back underground or grow larger. Keeping them above ground and away from soft terrain gives you the best chance.
Can graboids destroy my house?
Yes—Graboids tunnel through dirt and sand blocks to hunt, and their tentacles can break through structures. Building on stone or using reinforced materials in vulnerable areas helps protect against tunneling damage.
How do shriekers reproduce so fast?
Shriekers are asexual and reproduce exponentially once they've eaten enough food, meaning a single Shrieker can quickly become a population problem. You need to cull them regularly or prevent them from feeding to avoid being overwhelmed.
What happens when a shrieker becomes a blaster?
A mature Shrieker transforms into a Blaster, which is a more dangerous lifecycle stage with different attack patterns and abilities. Blasters are significantly more threatening than Shriekers, so you should deal with Shriekers before they reach maturity.
Do graboids only spawn in deserts?
Graboids favor sandy and dirt-heavy biomes where they can tunnel easily, but they can appear in other terrain types—any area with soft ground is potentially vulnerable.
How do I prevent graboids from spawning near my base?
Lighting and keeping the area clear of the soft terrain Graboids prefer helps deter them, but the most reliable method is building on stone or other hard blocks that are difficult for them to tunnel through.
Can I trap or contain a graboid?
Graboids are powerful tunnelers, so standard containment is difficult; however, surrounding an area with hard blocks or creating barriers they cannot easily break through can slow or redirect them away from your base.
What should I do if a blaster appears?
Blasters are the most dangerous lifecycle stage and require serious preparation—refer to your base defenses and consider evacuating valuable items to safety, then engage with your best weapons and armor.
Do graboids attack at night only?
Graboids hunt based on vibrations and movement rather than time of day, so they can attack whenever you're active and creating ground disturbances, regardless of whether it's day or night.