Core Keeper • Boss Guide
Ghorm the Devourer
Biome: Clay Caves / Forgotten Ruins HP: High Last updated: 2026-02-28
How to summon / find
Roams the inner ring of the world in a continuous circle.
Recommended food focus
Pick one main meal plan that fits this fight, then keep one backup plan (survival or extra damage).
Movement Speed Boss Damage.
Prep checklist
Bring these before you start—this is the fastest “stop dying” layer.
- ✓ Spike Traps (50+)
- ✓ Movement Speed Food
- ✓ Bomb Peppers
- ✓ Swiftness Potion
Deadly attacks to dodge
If you learn only 3 things, learn these. They cause most wipes.
Trample
Deals massive damage if you stand in his path.
How to dodge: Stay to the sides of the track.
Enrage Charge
Charges directly at the player when health is low.
How to dodge: Run perpendicular to his path.
Core mechanics
A massive larva that circles the inner biomes at high speed.
Win strategy
Lay traps or use high-speed movement food to keep up and damage him as he passes.
Best food for this boss
Pick 1 meal from the primary plan. If you’re dying, switch to the backup plan instead of forcing DPS.
Primary plan
Top pick
Ancient Seed + Golden Puffungi
- • move speed: +36%
- • rarity boost: +1 Tier
Tip: avoid overlapping buffs—pick a focused combo.
Top pick
Ancient Seed + Starlight Nautilus
- • move speed: +36%
- • rarity boost: +1 Tier
Tip: avoid overlapping buffs—pick a focused combo.
Top pick
Bomb Pepper + Ancient Seed
- • move speed: +36%
Tip: avoid overlapping buffs—pick a focused combo.
Top pick
Heart Berry + Ancient Seed
- • max health: +25
- • health regen: +2.2 HP/s
- • move speed: +36%
Tip: avoid overlapping buffs—pick a focused combo.
Backup plan
Backup pick
Larva Meat + Golden Puffungi
- • boss damage: +30%
- • rarity boost: +1 Tier
Backup pick
Larva Meat + Starlight Nautilus
- • boss damage: +30%
- • rarity boost: +1 Tier
Backup pick
Bomb Pepper + Larva Meat
- • move speed: +21%
- • boss damage: +30%
Common mistakes
Read this if you keep failing. It’s usually one of these.
- • Trying to chase without speed buffs
- • Getting hit by the head
- • Insufficient traps
Key drops
What you’re actually here for—and what it’s used for.
Ghorm's Stomach Bag
Increases inventory slots.
Larva Ring
Set bonus for larva armor.
Need golden ingredients faster?
Farming by hand slows down progression. Automate golden crops to power your best food buffs.
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FAQ
What food should I bring to Ghorm the Devourer?
Bring 1 main plan (damage or survival) plus 1 backup plan. Avoid overlapping buffs—buffs of the same type usually get overwritten by the last meal you eat.
Do food buffs stack in Core Keeper?
Not usually. Buffs of the same type tend to overwrite, so pick a focused combo instead of stacking many similar meals.
How do I farm ingredients faster?
Automate crops. A golden crop farm is the fastest way to remove the cooking grind for endgame buffs.