Mining Helmet

The Mining Helmet provides the player with light without the need to carry a torch. However, it gives off light at a shorter range than a torch. This item is equipped on the head. It additionally provides 1 defense.

Only obtainable from the Merchant, the Mining Helmet can be bought for 8 or 10 gold coins depending on the version of Terraria you have.

The Mining Helmet is considered obsolete to some players once the player obtains the Orb of Light, although the Mining Helmet may still be a better alternative if the player is running across a Skybridge, as the Orb of Light will not be able to keep up.

It is not recommended to keep wearing this item at mid-game or later, due to the fact that it provides almost no defense, and that it is not a part of any set.

The helmet does not provide light if equiped in the social slot.