Shields

Shields are a type of defensive Accessory. All Shields shown on this page slightly increase the player's Defense, grant immunity to Knockback, and synergize with the Brand of the Inferno, unless otherwise noted.

Pre-Hardmode

 * , found in Gold Chests in the Dungeon, provides immunity to Knockback.
 * , built from the Cobalt Shield and an Obsidian Skull, provides immunity to knockback and burning tiles (Hellstone and Meteorite).

Hardmode

 * , the ultimate form of the Cobalt/Obsidian Shield, provides immunity to knockback, burning tiles, and most debuffs.
 * , grants knockback immunity and also absorbs damage taken by nearby players on the same team in Multiplayer
 * While not an item in itself, the Solar Flare armor's set bonus provides a shield-like effect that can be used to Dash, as well as a Thorns-like effect using charges built up in the form of the spikes on the shield.
 * NOTE: This will not synergize with the Brand of the Inferno.

Expert

 * , which allows the player to perform a dash attack. Found in the Treasure Bag dropped by the Eye of Cthulhu in Expert mode.

Summoner Shields
''The following shields have only the cosmetic appearance of a shield, and they do not give additional defense nor resistance to knockback. However, they do give boosts to Summon weapons.''


 * , allows to summon an additional sentry and increases minion damage.
 * NOTE: This will not synergize with the Brand of the Inferno.
 * , allows to summon an additional sentry and increases minion damage.