Harpies and Floating Island

[Ryoichi]

So I'm building skybridge without knowing where floating island located, but then after blocks and blocks that horizontally placed I found harpy mob. Am I getting closer to floating island?

[IxianMace]

Harpies spawn anywhere, starting from a certain height, depending on the size of your world, and are not an indication that a floating island is nearby. However, the fact that harpies are spawning might suggest that you're at the appropriate height at which a floating island may be found.

[Ryoichi]

Thanks for the fact

[big demon energy]

using a gravity potion makes finding islands very easy :) just bring lots of rope to get back up the next time

[Hoopla]

Grav potions are the easiest way to find then, float around exploring. Small worlds usually have 3, medium can have up to 4 i belive, and large go up to 6.

[Drag]

Do note that your skybridge is also high enough for you come udner attack in hardmode by certain wyrm-like hardmode enemies. This can be both useful and a pain, so be advised you may need to rebuild the bridge at a lower height.

However, I can say from experience that leaving the original one at the great height can be worthwhile, especially if you built it out of platforms. Don't remove the hard work you've already done. You might find a use for it it later.

[Zemecon]

Build upward until you hear the music change. THEN you'll get attaced by harpies. THEN you are at a good height for floating islands, so THEN you should be building your sky bridge. This always works for me sooner or later.

[Ryoichi]

Thanks you for all responds.

Originally posted by little princess:

You could try turning off ambient sounds, turning up game sound volume and then shooting upwards using a ranged weapon (such as the Undertaker pistol from smashing Crimson Hearts, or the Musket from smashing Shadow Orbs) in areas where you suspect there are clouds. Then listen carefully for bullet impacts when you hit an island. I got this tip a long time ago from forums or Youtube (I forget).

I often find a floating island nearby above the dungeon entrance, or boundaries between biomes (especially the edges of crimson or corruption) - but then again, on a few maps I've found a floating island very close to my starting spawn point.

I usually use wood platforms or earth blocks to build up to a floating island (when my character doesn't yet have wings and a grappling hook). Gravitation potions sound like a great idea.

Good luck!

Please note that I am using fresh-created player so I don't have decent equipment to find it fast (thanks to Little Princess for useful tip tho', worth trying).

I found out a trick, I created a hardcore player and intentionally kill it, so the ghost can roam all the skies although it's not time efficient.