How to get the Goat Skull mount in Terraria
The Goat Skull is a mount that grants a double jump, which makes it more useful than it looks on paper. It drops from the death goats in the Underworld, so it comes from an area you will visit anyway during Hardmode progression.
What it does
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Mount |
| Movement | Riding speed plus a double jump |
| Where it comes from | Death goats in the Underworld |
| How you get it | Enemy drop, then equip it like any other mount |
The double jump is the point. A mount with a single jump can clear a gap of one jump height; the Goat Skull clears a gap roughly twice that, and the extra air time is what makes it a comfortable exploration mount rather than a gimmick.
Where to farm it
Death goats spawn in the Underworld, which you unlock by defeating the Wall of Flesh and dropping a hellstone into the lava.
The route that works:
- Build a hellstone bridge or platform down into the Underworld. You need a way back out, and a bridge is faster than grappling up.
- Bring a ranged weapon. Death goats reflect projectiles, so a bow is a poor choice; a sword or a magic weapon is better.
- Clear a section of the lava. Kill everything in an area, then let the drops settle, then collect.
- Repeat. The drop is not rare, so a focused session gets you there.
How it compares
| Mount | Speed | Vertical | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goat Skull | Fast | Double jump | The one that solves gaps |
| Celestial Horse | Fastest | Single jump | Best for long flat travel |
| Slimy Saddle | Moderate | Single jump | Comes with the Slimy Saddle item |
| Disk | Moderate | Single jump | Versatile for general use |
Is it worth the trip?
Honestly, for most players the answer is "you will get it anyway". The drop is common enough that a single Underworld visit during Hardmode progression will turn it up. The double jump is a genuine quality-of-life improvement, but it is not a build-defining item.
If you are specifically optimising travel, the two things worth more are:
- Terraspark Boots in early game, for the same reason — mobility before damage. The Terraspark Boots guide has the route.
- The Soaring Insignia later, which grants permanent flight and removes the need for any ground mount. See the Soaring Insignia guide.