Worm Scarf

The Worm Scarf is an Expert Mode accessory that reduces incoming damage by 17%. The Worm Scarf is always obtained from the Eater of Worlds' Treasure Bag.

This damage reduction from this item is calculated after defense is applied:

Visually, it appears to be piercing through the player’s shoulder.

Tips

 * Percent damage reduction on accessories/potions apply first, then damage reduction on set bonuses are applied (e.g. Beetle armor, Solar Flare armor).
 * When fighting the Dungeon Guardian, the Worm Scarf (when combined with a few potions or accessories) can allow the player to survive a hit from the Dungeon Guardian without the use of too many accessories and buffs.
 * As the game progresses and especially on higher difficulties, enemy damage will start hitting well into the hundreds. The Worm Scarf thus becomes a valuable tool in increasing survivability, especially considering the damage reduction is equal across all difficulties unlike defense.
 * Since the Worm Scarf can be taken into non-expert worlds, it is often a good idea to level a character up to near or post-Hardmode gear, create an Expert world, and easily defeat the Eater of Worlds for its Worm Scarf, which remains useful even at endgame.