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.´..thumb|350px|left

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.