Every Terraria world generates with one of two "alternative" ores for each tier. Platinum is the counterpart to Gold.
: Use a Spelunker Potion . Platinum has a distinct, bright white-blue sparkle that is much sharper than the duller yellow of Gold or the white of Silver. terraria-platinum-seeds
If you aren't using a specific world seed, you can "generate" your own platinum through these methods: Every Terraria world generates with one of two
: Like the "Everything" seed, this generates both Gold and Platinum. This removes the RNG of hoping your world rolls Platinum instead of Gold. 3. Strategy for "Seeding" Platinum Ore terraria-platinum-seeds
: Fishing in any biome can yield Gold, Iron, or Wood crates. These contain Platinum Bars frequently, providing a way to bypass mining entirely.