Armor

“

Boy, that sun is hot! I do have some perfectly ventilated armor.

— The Merchant

See also: Guide:Armor progression

Armor is a set of equipable defense items that reduce damage taken from enemies and most other damage sources. Armor pieces are equipped by placing them in the armor slots of the player's inventory. Armor can also be placed in vanity slots to change the player's appearance without affecting stats. Armor pieces are either crafted, purchased from NPCs, or dropped from enemies.

Each piece of armor has a defense statistic that reduces inflicted damage by half / 3/4 its value, rounded up. For example, a full set of Copper armor provides a total of 6 defense, reducing damage by 3 / 5 points. Silver armor grants a total of 13 defense, reducing damage by 7 / 10 points, after having been rounded up. An attack cannot be reduced to zero; all attacks will always deal at least 1 damage (or 2 damage for a critical hit), regardless of the quality of a player's armor.

In addition to the defense provided by individual armor pieces, most armor types provide a Set Bonus when all three pieces of the same armor type are worn simultaneously. For the basic pre-Hardmode ore armors (Copper through Platinum), this is an additional defense bonus. More advanced or unique armors can provide other specialized set bonuses (e.g., the Shroomite armor will provide invisibility when not moving).

Over all platforms, there are 34 different armor sets obtainable in pre-Hardmode; 33 different armor sets obtainable in Hardmode; 7 robes and 2 wizard hats that give additional buffs; and 7 miscellaneous armor pieces.

Armor Sets

Pre-Hardmode

Appearance	Set	Defense				Bonuses / Effects / Notes	Cost / Source / Crafted At
		Head	Chest	Legs	Total
	Mining armor	1	1	1	3	Set Bonus: +30% mining speed Effect: Helmet piece emits light.	Helmet: Sold by Merchant (4 / 8 ) Helmet also drops from Undead Miner Pants and Shirt: Rare drops from Undead Miner
	Wood armor	1	1	0    1	3    (2+1)    4   (3+1)	Set Bonus: +1 defense	75 Wood Crafted at Work Bench
	Rich Mahogany armor	1	1	1	4 (3+1)	Set Bonus: +1 defense	75 Rich Mahogany Crafted at Work Bench
	Boreal Wood armor	1	1	1	4 (3+1)	Set Bonus: +1 defense	75 Boreal Wood Crafted at Work Bench
	Palm Wood armor	1	1	1	4 (3+1)	Set Bonus: +1 defense	75 Palm Wood Crafted at Work Bench
	Ebonwood armor	1	2	1	5 (4+1)	Set Bonus: +1 defense	75 Ebonwood Crafted at Work Bench
	Shadewood armor	1	2	1	5 (4+1)	Set Bonus: +1 defense	75 Shadewood Crafted at Work Bench
	Rain armor	1	2	-	3		Rare drop from Raincoat Zombie
	Eskimo armor	1	2	1	4		Rare drop from Zombie Eskimo
	Pink Eskimo armor	1	2	1	4		Full Eskimo armor Set 9 Pink Thread Crafted at Work Bench
	Angler armor	1	2	1	4	Each piece grants +5% fishing power, leading up to a total of +15% fishing power	Quest rewards from Angler
	Cactus armor	1	1	1	4 (3+1)	Set Bonus: +1 defense	75 Cactus Crafted at Work Bench
	Copper armor	1	2	1	6 (4+2)	Set Bonus: +2 defense	60 Copper Bar Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil
	Tin armor	2	2	1	7 (5+2)	Set Bonus: +2 defense	60 Tin Bar Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil
	Pumpkin armor	2	3	2	7	Set Bonus: +10% damage	75 Pumpkin Crafted at Work Bench
	Gladiator armor	2	3	2	7		Rare drop from Hoplite
	Iron armor	2	3	2	9 (7+2)	Set Bonus: +2 defense Ancient helmet variant is interchangeable with other iron armor pieces	75 Iron Bar Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil Ancient Iron Helmet rarely dropped by Skeletons
	Lead armor	3	3	2	11 (8+3)	Set Bonus: +3 defense	75 Lead Bar Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil
	Silver armor	3	4	3	13 (10+3)	Set Bonus: +3 defense	75 Silver Bar Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil
	Tungsten armor	4	5	3	15 (12+3)	Set Bonus: +3 defense	75 Tungsten Bar Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil
	Gold armor	4	5	4	16 (13+3)	Set Bonus: +3 defense Ancient helmet variant is interchangeable with other gold armor pieces	90 Gold Bar Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil Ancient Gold Helmet rarely dropped by Skeletons
	Platinum armor	5	6	5	20 (16+4)	Set Bonus: +4 defense	90 Platinum Bar Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil
	Ninja armor	2	4	3	9	+3% increased crit chance () / +15% throwing velocity () +3% increased crit chance () / +15% throwing damage () +3% increased crit chance () / +10% throwing critical strike chance () Set Bonus: 20% increased movement speed () / 33% chance to not consume thrown item () Set Effect: After-image effect when moving	Dropped by King Slime
	Fossil armor	3	6	4	13	+20% throwing velocity +20% throwing damage +15% throwing critical strike chance Set Bonus: 50% chance to not consume thrown item	75 Sturdy Fossil Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil
	Obsidian armor	4	5	4	13		60 Obsidian 30 Silk Crafted at Loom
	Bee armor	4	5	4	13	+2 minion capacity +13% minion damage Set Bonus: +10% minion damage (+23% total)	30 Bee Wax Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil
	Jungle armor	5	6	6	17	+80 mana capacity +12% magic critical strike chance Each piece is interchangeable with Ancient Cobalt armor pieces Set Bonus: -16% mana usage Set Effect: Grass particles when moving	32 Jungle Spores 10 Stinger / 12 Stinger 2 Vine Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil
	Ancient Cobalt armor	5	6	6	17	+80 mana capacity +12% magic critical strike chance Each piece is interchangeable with Jungle armor pieces Set Bonus: -16% mana usage Set Effect: After-image when moving	Rarely dropped by Hornets and Man Eaters
	Meteor armor	5	6	5	16	+21% magic damage Set Bonus: Space Gun use costs 0 mana Set Effect: Flame particles when moving (similar to rocket boots, but no light is emitted)	45 Meteorite Bar / 60 Meteorite Bar Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil
	Necro armor	5	6	5	16	+15% ranged damage Set Bonus: 20% chance to not consume ammo Set Effect: After-image when moving, bone crunch sound when hurt Ancient helmet variant is interchangeable with other necro armor pieces.	135 Cobweb 150 Bone Crafted at Work Bench Ancient Necro Helmet rarely dropped by Angry Bones
	Shadow armor	6	7	6	19	+21% melee speed Each piece is interchangeable with Ancient Shadow armor pieces Set Bonus: +15% movement speed Set Effect: After-image when moving and flames of Rocket boots become purple	60 Demonite Bar 45 Shadow Scale Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil
	Ancient Shadow armor	6	7	6	19	+21% melee speed Each piece is interchangeable with Shadow armor pieces Set Bonus: +15% movement speed Set Effect: After-image when moving and flames of Rocket Boots become purple	Rarely dropped by Eater of Souls
	Crimson armor	6	7	6	19	+6% damage Set Bonus: Greatly increased life regeneration Set Effect: Emits red particles when moving and regenerating health	60 Crimtane Bar 45 Tissue Sample Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil
	Molten armor	8	9	8	25	Set Bonus: +17% melee damage Set Effect: Flame particles when moving	45 Hellstone Bar Crafted at Iron / Lead Anvil

Hardmode

Appearance	Set	Defense				Bonuses / Effects / Notes	Cost / Source / Crafted At
		Head	Chest	Legs	Total
	Pearlwood armor	02	03	02	08 (7+1)	Set Bonus: +1 defense	75 Pearlwood Crafted at Work Bench
	Spider armor	05	08	07	020	+3 minion capacity +18% minion damage Set Bonus: +12% minion damage (+30% total)	36 Spider Fang Crafted at Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil
	Cobalt armor	2 11 4	08	07	17- 17 26 19	+3% critical strike chance +10% movement speed Cobalt Hat: +40 mana capacity, +9% magic critical strike chance Set Bonus: -14% mana usage Cobalt Helmet: +7% movement speed, +12% melee speed Set Bonus: +15% melee speed (+27% total) Cobalt Mask: +10% ranged damage, +6% ranged critical strike chance Set Bonus: 20% chance not to consume ammo Set Effect: After-image effect when moving	45 Cobalt Bar Crafted at Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil
	Palladium armor	3 5 14	010	08	21- 21 23 32	+5% damage +3% critical strike chance Palladium Headgear: +7% magic damage, +7% critical strike chance, +60 mana capacity Palladium Helmet: +9% ranged damage, +9% ranged critical strike chance Palladium Mask: +8% melee damage, +12% melee speed Set Bonus: Rapid Healing buff for 5 seconds when you hit an enemy	54 Palladium Bar Crafted at Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil
	Mythril armor	3 16 6	012	09	24- 24 37 27	+5% damage +3% critical strike chance Mythril Hood: +60 mana capacity, +15% magic damage Set Bonus: -17% mana usage Mythril Helmet: +5% melee critical strike chance, +10% melee damage Set Bonus: +5% melee critical strike chance (+13% total) Mythril Hat: +12% ranged damage, +7% ranged critical strike chance Set Bonus: 20% chance not to consume ammo	45 Mythril Bar Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil
	Orichalcum armor	4 7 19	013	010	27- 27 30 42	+6% critical strike chance +11% movement speed Orichalcum Headgear: +18% magic critical strike chance, +80 mana capacity Orichalcum Helmet: +15% ranged critical strike chance, +8% movement speed Orichalcum Mask: +7% melee damage, +7% movement speed, +7% melee speed Set Bonus: Flower petals will fall on your target for extra damage	54 Orichalcum Bar Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil
	Adamantite armor	04- 4 22 8	016	012	28- 32 50 36	+6% damage +4% critical strike chance +5% movement speed Adamantite Headgear: +80 mana capacity, +11% magic damage, +11% critical strike chance Set Bonus: -19% mana usage Adamantite Helmet: +7% melee critical strike chance, +14% melee damage Set Bonus: +18% melee speed, +18% movement speed Adamantite Mask: +14% ranged damage, +8% ranged critical strike chance Set Bonus: 25% chance not to consume ammo Set Effect: Pulsating outline of player	54 Adamantite Bar Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil
	Titanium armor	4 23 8	015	011	30- 30 49 34	+7% damage +6% critical strike chance +6% movement speed Titanium Headgear: +16% magic damage, +7% magic critical strike chance, +100 mana capacity Titanium Mask: +8% melee damage, +8% melee speed, +8% critical strike chance Titanium Helmet: +16% ranged damage, +7% ranged critical strike chance Set Bonus: Shadow Dodge buff for 30 seconds when you hit an enemy, or until you take damage.	59 Titanium Bar Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil
	Crystal Assassin armor	12	14	10	36	+5% critical strike chance +5% damage +10% movement speed Set Bonus: 10% increased damage and critical strike chance, and 15% increased movement speed.	Dropped by Queen Slime
	Frost armor	010	020	013	043	+16% melee damage +16% ranged damage +11% melee critical strike chance +11% ranged critical strike chance +8% movement speed +7% melee speed Set Bonus: Melee and ranged attacks cause Frostburn Set Effect: Snow trail when moving, ice shattering sound effect replaces pain sound	46 Titanium Bar or 46 Adamantite Bar() 46 Hallowed Bar () 3 Frost Core Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil
	Forbidden armor	06	012	08	026	+15% magic damage +15% minion damage +80 mana capacity +2 minion capacity Set Bonus: Double tap ▼ Down to call an ancient storm to the cursor location Set Effect: After-image effect when moving	46 Titanium Bar or 46 Adamantite Bar 3 Forbidden Fragment Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil
	Apprentice armor	07	015	010	032	+1 sentry capacity -10% mana usage +30% minion damage +10% magic damage +20% magic critical strike chance +20% movement speed Set Bonus: +1 sentry capacity (+2 total) Flameburst field of view and range are dramatically increased	Sold by the Tavernkeep for 750000*75 (set)
	Squire armor	012	027	017	056	+1 sentry capacity +30% minion damage +15% melee damage +20% melee critical strike chance +20% movement speed Increased life regeneration Set Bonus: +1 sentry capacity (+2 total) Ballista pierces more targets and panics when you take damage	Sold by the Tavernkeep for 750000*75 (set)
	Huntress armor	07	017	012	036	+1 sentry capacity +30% minion damage +20% ranged damage +10% ranged critical strike chance +20% movement speed Set Bonus: +1 sentry capacity (+2 total) Explosive Traps recharge and oil enemies Set oiled enemies on fire for extra damage	Sold by the Tavernkeep for 750000*75 (set)
	Monk armor	08	022	016	046	+1 sentry capacity +30% minion damage +20% melee damage +20% melee speed +10% melee critical strike chance +20% movement speed Set Bonus: +1 sentry capacity (+2 total) Lightning Aura can now crit and strikes faster	Sold by the Tavernkeep for 750000*75 (set)
	Hallowed armor	5 24 9	015	011	31- 31 50 35	+7% damage +7% critical strike chance +8% movement speed Hallowed Headgear: +100 mana capacity, +12% magic damage, +12% critical strike chance Set Bonus: -20% mana usage Hallowed Mask: +10% melee damage, +10% critical strike chance, +10% melee speed Set Bonus: +19% movement speed, +19% melee speed Hallowed Helmet: +15% ranged damage, +8% ranged critical strike chance Set Bonus: 25% chance not to consume ammo Set Effect: After-image and pulsating effect	54 Hallowed Bar Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil
	Chlorophyte armor	07- 7 25 13	18	13	38- 38 56 44	+5% damage +15% critical strike chance +5% movement speed Chlorophyte Headgear: +80 mana capacity, -17% mana usage, +16% magic damage Chlorophyte Mask: +16% melee damage, +6% melee critical strike chance Chlorophyte Helmet: +16% ranged damage, 20% chance to not consume ammo Set Bonus: Causes a leaf crystal to permanently appear over the player's head, attacking enemies for ~40 base damage	54 Chlorophyte Bar Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil
	Turtle armor	21	27	17	65	+14% melee damage +12% melee critical strike chance Enemies are more likely to attack you Set Bonus: Melee attacking enemies receive damage inflicted equal to their damage value before your defense reduction	54 Chlorophyte Bar 3 Turtle Shell Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil
	Tiki armor	06	017	012	035	+3 minion capacity +30% minion damage Set Bonus: +1 minion capacity (+4 total)	1 50 Sold by the Witch Doctor after obtaining a Pygmy Staff
	Spooky armor	08	010	09	027	+3 minion capacity +33% minion damage Set Bonus: +25% minion damage (+58% total) Set Effect: Pulsating outline	750 Spooky Wood Crafted at Work Bench
	Shroomite armor	11 11 11	24	16	51- 51 51 51	+25% Ranged Critical Strike Chance +12% Movement Speed +20% Chance not to consume ammo Shroomite Headgear: +15% Arrow Damage Shroomite Mask: +15% Bullet Damage Shroomite Helmet: +15% Rocket Damage Set Bonus: Stealth effect when standing still: Enemies are less likely to attack you Damage and knockback of ranged weapons increased up to 45% while in stealth	54 Shroomite Bar Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil
	Spectre armor	06 18	14	10	30 42	+15% magic damage +7% magic critical strike chance +8% movement speed Translucent visual effect Spectre Hood: -40% magic damage  PC version Set Bonus: 20% of magic damage done to enemies heals you, or a nearby ally with the lowest health Spectre Mask: +60 mana capacity, -13% mana usage, +5% magic damage, +5% magic critical strike chance Set Bonus: magic damage done to enemies spawns homing orbs that attack for 1/3 of weapon strength.	54 Spectre Bar () 54 Chlorophyte Bar () 54 Ectoplasm () Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil
	Beetle armor	23	20 32	018	21- 61 73	+6% melee damage +6% movement speed +6% melee speed Enemies are more likely to attack you Scale mail: +8% melee damage, +8% critical strike chance, +6% movement speed, +6% melee speed Set Bonus: increases melee damage and speed in increments of 10%, up to 30% Shell: +5% melee damage, +5% critical strike chance Set Bonus: starts at 15% damage mitigation and goes up to 45%	18 Beetle Husk for a set (26 for all pieces) Full Turtle armor set (+ one extra Turtle Scale Mail, if making both chest pieces) Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil
	Spectral armor	10	15	15	40	+150 mana capacity +30% magic damage -10% mana usage +10% movement speed +25% magical critical strike Set Bonus: -23% mana usage (-33% total)	20 Soul of Fright 50 Soul of Blight Full Cobalt armor set Full Mythril armor set Full Adamantite armor set Full Hallowed armor set	Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil Each piece has an 11% chance to be dropped by Ocram
	Titan armor	14	18	13	45	+30% ranged damage 20% chance to not consume ammo +10% movement speed +20% ranged critical strike chance Set Bonus: 28% chance to not consume ammo (48% total)	30 Soul of Sight 50 Soul of Blight Full Cobalt armor set Full Mythril armor set Full Adamantite armor set Full Hallowed armor set	Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil Each piece has an 11% chance to be dropped by Ocram
	Dragon armor	31	20	14	65 (only 60 on Mobile)	+20% melee damage +17% melee speed +25% critical strike chance +12% movement speed Set Bonus: +23% melee speed (+40% total), +23% movement speed (+35% total)	30 Soul of Might 50 Soul of Blight Full Cobalt armor set Full Mythril armor set Full Adamantite armor set Full Hallowed armor set	Crafted at Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil Each piece has an 11% chance to be dropped by Ocram
	Dark Artist armor	07	021	014	042	+2 sentry capacity +60% minion damage +25% magic damage +25% magic critical strike chance Set Bonus: +1 sentry capacity (+3 total) Greatly enhances Flameburst effectiveness	Sold by the Tavernkeep for 2250000*225 (set)
	Shinobi Infiltrator armor	010	026	018	054	+2 sentry capacity +60% minion damage +20% melee damage +20% melee speed +20% melee critical strike chance +20% movement speed Set Bonus: +1 sentry capacity (+3 total) Greatly enhances Lightning Aura effectiveness	Sold by the Tavernkeep for 2250000*225 (set)
	Red Riding armor	08	024	016	048	+2 sentry capacity +60% minion damage +25% ranged damage +10% ranged critical strike chance +20% movement speed Set Bonus: +1 sentry capacity (+3 total) Greatly enhances Explosive Traps effectiveness	Sold by the Tavernkeep for 2250000*225 (set)
	Valhalla Knight armor	014	030	020	064	+2 sentry capacity +60% minion damage +20% melee critical strike chance +30% movement speed Massively increased life regeneration Set Bonus: +1 sentry capacity (+3 total) Greatly enhances Ballista effectiveness	Sold by the Tavernkeep for 2250000*225 (set)
	Solar Flare armor	24	34	20	78	+22% melee damage +17% melee critical hit chance +15% movement speed +15% melee speed Enemies are more likely to target you Set Bonus: Solar shields generate over time protecting you, consume the shield power to dash, damaging enemies Set Effect: After-image during motion.	45 Solar Fragment 36 Luminite Bar Crafted at Ancient Manipulator
	Vortex armor	14	28	20	62	+36% ranged damage +27% ranged critical strike chance +10% movement speed 25% chance not to consume ammo Set Bonus: Double tap ▼ Down to toggle stealth, increasing ranged ability and reducing chance for enemy to target you but slowing movement Effect: Emits light that intensifies with each additional piece equipped.	45 Vortex Fragment 36 Luminite Bar Crafted at Ancient Manipulator
	Nebula armor	14	18	14	46	+26% magic damage +16% magic critical strike chance +10% movement speed +60 mana capacity -15% mana usage Set Bonus: Hurting enemies has a chance to spawn buff boosters, pick boosters up to get stacking buffs.	45 Nebula Fragment 36 Luminite Bar Crafted at Ancient Manipulator
	Stardust armor	10	16	12	38	+66% minion damage +5 minion capacity Set Bonus: Summons a Stardust Guardian which follows the player around. Double tap ▼ Down to direct your guardian to a location.	45 Stardust Fragment 36 Luminite Bar Crafted at Ancient Manipulator

Wizard set

Though not a traditional armor set, these hats and robes confer a set bonus when worn together.

Appearance	Item	Body Slot	Defense	Bonuses	Set Bonus (with robe)	Cost / Source
	Magic Hat	Head	2	+7% magic damage +7% critical strike chance	+60 mana capacity	Sold by the Traveling Merchant for 3.
	Wizard Hat	Head	2	+15% magic damage	+10% magic critical strike chance	Dropped by Tim.

Appearance	Item	Body Slot	Defense	Bonuses	Cost / Source
	Amethyst Robe	Chest	0	+20 mana capacity -5% mana usage	1 Robe and 10 Amethyst.
	Topaz Robe	Chest	1	+40 mana capacity -7% mana usage	1 Robe and 10 Topaz.
	Sapphire Robe	Chest	1	+40 mana capacity -9% mana usage	1 Robe and 10 Sapphire.
	Emerald Robe	Chest	2	+60 mana capacity -11% mana usage	1 Robe and 10 Emerald.
	Ruby Robe	Chest	2	+60 mana capacity -13% mana usage	1 Robe and 10 Ruby.
	Diamond Robe	Chest	3	+80 mana capacity -15% mana usage	1 Robe and 10 Diamond.
	Gypsy Robe	Chest	2	+6% magic damage +6% magic critical strike chance -10% mana usage	Sold by the Traveling Merchant for 3 50.

Miscellaneous Armor

A few pieces of armor aren't part of any particular set.

Appearance	Item	Body Slot	Defense	Bonuses	Cost / Source
	Empty Bucket	Head	1	Normally used for carrying liquids instead.	3 Iron Bar or 3 Lead Bar.
	Goggles	Head	1		2 Lens.
	Diving Helmet	Head	2	Greatly extends underwater breathing time	Rare drop from Sharks and Orcas .
	Gi	Chest	4	+5% damage, +5% critical strike chance +10% melee speed, +10% movement speed	Sold by the Traveling Merchant for 2.
	Boots of Ostara	Feet	3	Creates grass on dirt. Able to perform several "bunny hops".	Drops from Lepus.
	Viking Helmet	Head	4		Rare drop from Undead Vikings.
	Night Vision Helmet	Head	2	Provides an effect similar to the Night Owl Potion	Drop from Granite Elementals and sold by the Cyborg for 10 after defeating the Martian Madness event.
	Moon Lord Legs	Feet	3	Provides a slight increase in mobility.	Found in chests on the seed 05162020.

Achievements

Matching Attire • “Equip armor in all three armor slots: head, chest, and feet.”

Equip armor pieces in all armor slots (pieces do not have to be from the same set).

Category: Collector

A Knight in Shining Armors • “Obtain every type of armor available.”

Equip every set of armor available.

Notes

• The chestplate on each armor set changes with the gender of the character, with the female breastplate often having an exposed cleavage, stomach or both. This is a purely visual change and does not decrease defense.
• In total, there are 8 /   33 / 15 / 11 armor sets. Out of these, 5 /   14 / 8 / 5 are available pre-Hardmode and 3 /   19 / 7 / 6 are Hardmode-exclusive.
• The ancient armor pieces are shown in the inventory to be facing to the left instead of the right.
• The default Hardmode ore armors (Cobalt, Mythril, and Adamantite) are often mistaken as direct downgrades to the others (Palladium, Orichalcum, and Titanium). Though it is true they all have lower armor value (except for Adamantite) and don't have fancy effects, they often give better, more class-specific bonuses (e.g. Cobalt Melee Set is still the second-best melee speed armor only bested by the Hallowed Melee Set). The default Hardmode ore armors also do not require as many bars to create, making swift progression easier.
• For most Hardmode armors with helmet variants, the helmets sell for more than other pieces of their respective sets, despite needing fewer bars to make. This is due to the helmet carrying class-specific bonuses or other special abilities. For example, the melee helmet of such sets will hold melee modifiers and a disproportionate share of Defense.
• If armor pieces are hacked into accessory slots, they still give their defense and stat buffs.

Mixed Armor Sets

While set bonuses are a strong incentive to use a matched set, there are many cases where the powers of individual pieces can be combined usefully, especially late in the game. Particularly versatile pieces include the Valhalla Knight's Breastplate for its regeneration and the Forbidden Treads for the extra 2 minions. Some examples include:

• The Turtle chest piece can be combined with the Hallowed or Chlorophyte Mask and Hallowed Greaves for massively increased melee damage, but at the cost of losing the Thorns effect, a bit of defense, and most of the "enemy magnet" effect. With the Hallowed Mask, this nets a defense of 62 (against 65 for the full Turtle set), +18% melee damage, +18% melee critical chance, and +10% melee speed.
  • With the Chlorophyte Mask instead, the defense goes up a point to 63 and the melee damage bonus rises to +28%, but the melee critical chance bonus drops to +14% and the melee speed bonus is lost. Either way, the wearer gets another +7% for all damage and +8% movement speed.
  • Doing this with the Valhalla Knight's Breastplate instead, gets another 3 points of defense, the regeneration, and a +30% bonus to summon damage, at the cost of some of the melee bonuses (leaving +10% or +20% damage, +10% or +6% critical chance).
• The combination of the Chlorophyte Helmet and Shroomite Breastplate (or in the endgame, Vortex Breastplate) provides more ammo reduction than any set bonus. (See Sandgun for further discussion.)
• A regenerative Melee/Summoner set consisting of the Chlorophyte Mask, Valhalla Knight's Breastplate, and Valhalla Knight's Greaves provides +16% melee damage, +26% melee critical strike chance, +30% movement speed, +50% minion damage, and +8 health/second regeneration.
• For rangers, if the set bonus for Shroomite armor is not needed, the chest piece can be swapped with the Valhalla Knight's Breastplate for the regeneration. Those who use this approach may also wish to swap out the Shroomite Leggings for Forbidden Treads; the extra two minions can provide a larger total DPS increase despite losing some movement speed and ranged critical bonus.
• For magic users, Hallowed Headgear, Valhalla Knight's Breastplate, and Dark Artist's Leggings grants +100 mana capacity, +12% magic damage, +37% magic critical strike chance, +50% minion damage, and +8 health/second regeneration.
• Summoners can summon their minions while wearing the Shinobi Infiltrator's Helmet, Valhalla Knight's Breastplate, and Red Riding Leggings for maximum damage bonuses, swap to the Spooky Helmet to summon one more, swap to the full Spooky Armor set to summon two more, before re-equipping the Forbidden Treads and Valhalla Knight's Breastplate (in that order). This grants high survivability while retaining decent minion damage/capacity bonuses, and is the strongest possible pre-Moon Lord summoning loadout that uses the Breastplate.