Guide:Armor progression

Terraria has 4 major classes: melee, ranger, mage and summoner. There are armors that provide bonuses to those specific classes, like the Necro armor. When you progress in the game there are more options available for armors, and some armors are better than others. There are lists of armor progression in each of the major classes.

Ranger class

 * with mask/ with helmet.
 * with hat/ with helmet.
 * with mask/ with helmet.
 * with helmet.
 * with helmet.
 * choose the headpiece that matches your style.
 * with helmet.
 * choose the headpiece that matches your style.

Mage class

 * with hat/ with headgear.
 * with hood/ with headgear.
 * with headgear/ with headgear.
 * with headgear.
 * with headgear.
 * with headgear.
 * with headgear.
 * with headgear.