Shields are a type of defensive accessory. The shields shown on this page slightly increase the player's defense. Most shields can grant immunity to knockback and synergize with the Brand of the Inferno(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Sergeant United Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).
Types
The Cobalt Shield, found in Gold Chests in the Dungeon, provides immunity to knockback and 1 defense. This can be combined with the Obsidian Skull at a Tinkerer's Workshop to craft an Obsidian Shield, which provides 1 more defense (for a total of 2), keeps the knockback immunity, and also grants immunity to Burning.
In Expert Mode, the Shield of Cthulhu(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is dropped by the Eye of Cthulhu's Treasure Bag. It allows the player to dash, and dashing into enemies will deal 30 (Melee) damage to the enemy and give the player invincibility frames. It also grants the player 2 defense. However, it does not grant knockback immunity.
In Hardmode, many more options are available, and the pre-Hardmode shields can be used in the Ankh Shield.
The Ankh Shield is crafted by combining the Obsidian Shield with the Ankh Charm, and, along with the abilities from the Obsidian Shield, grants immunity to most debuffs and an additional 2 defense (for a total of 4). Like the Obsidian Shield, it synergizes with the Brand of the Inferno, obtained later on from the Old One's Army event.
The Sergeant United Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is a melee weapon sold by the Traveling Merchant, capable of bouncing off enemies and parrying attack. Though the parrying function needs a shield to work, this weapon is a shield itself, so it is possible to parry attacks while not attacking without a shield accessory equipped.
Back at the Dungeon, the Paladin's Shield dropped by Paladins grants knockback immunity, but also absorbs damage taken by nearby players on the same team in Multiplayer. This can be combined with Flesh Knuckles or a Frozen Turtle Shell at a Tinkerer's Workshop to craft the Hero Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Frozen Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), respectively. Both the Paladin's Shield and the Frozen Shield grant 6 defense to the wearer, while the Hero Shield grants 10.
While not an item in itself, the set bonus of the Solar Flare armor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) makes a shield-like visual effect and enables dashing as well as a Thorns-like effect. Dashing into enemies or getting hit will use up charges in the form of the spikes on the shield, which stack up to 3. This set bonus will not synergize with the Brand of the Inferno or the Sergeant United Shield.
Summoner Shields
These Shields do not grant the usual boosts from Shields, but provide boosts to Summon weapons are dropped during the Old One's Army event. The Squire's Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Huntress's Buckler(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) are dropped by Dark Mage and Ogre, respectively. They allow the player to summon an additional sentry and increase summon damage. The Squire's Shield synergizes with the Brand of the Inferno and the Sergeant United Shield, but the Huntress's Buckler does not.
Shields Table
Shields |
Source |
Effects |
Equipped
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Pre-Hardmode
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Cobalt Shield
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Gold Chests in the Dungeon
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Obsidian Shield
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Shield of Cthulhu(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Increases defense by 2
- Grants a damaging dash attack
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Squire's Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Increases max number of sentries by 1
- Increases summon damage by 10%
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Hardmode
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Ankh Shield
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- Increases defense by 4
- Provides immunity to the following debuffs: Poisoned, Darkness, Cursed, Bleeding, Confused, Slow, Weak, Silenced, Broken Armor, Chilled, Stoned(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Grants immunity to the Burning debuff inflicted by contact with Meteorite and Hellstone
- Grants immunity to knockback
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Sergeant United Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Homes in on nearby enemies and will chain its attack to 4 additional enemies
- Can parry attacks when holding the ⚒ Use / Attack and give the Striking Moment buff
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Paladin's Shield
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- Increases defense by 6
- While health is above 25%, redirects 25% of the damage taken by nearby team members to the wearer
- Grants immunity to knockback
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Hero Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Increases defense by 10
- Increases aggro by 400
- While health is above 25%, redirects 25% of the damage taken by nearby team members to the wearer
- Grants immunity to knockback
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Frozen Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Increases defense by 6
- While health is below 50%, reduces damage taken by 25%
- While health is above 25%, redirects 25% of the damage taken by nearby team members to the wearer
- Grants immunity to knockback
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Huntress's Buckler(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Increases max number of sentries by 1
- Increases summon damage by 10%
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History
- Desktop 1.4.0.1: Added the Sergeant United Shield, Hero Shield, and Frozen Shield.
- Desktop 1.3.4:
- Added Huntress's Buckler and Squire's Shield.
- Most Shields now synergize with the Brand of the Inferno.
- Desktop 1.2.3: Sprites and graphics of the Cobalt, Obsidian, and Paladin's Shields updated.
- Console 1.06: Sprites and graphics updated to match Desktop 1.2.3.
- Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced with Shields, sprites, and graphics up to Desktop 1.3.0.1.
- 3DS-Release: Introduced Cobalt, Obsidian, Ankh, and Paladin's Shields.
Pre-Plantera- Crystal Assassin(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Frost
- Forbidden(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Spider(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Turtle
- Apprentice(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Huntress(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Monk(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Squire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Dragon(Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
- Titan(Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
- Spectral(Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
- Watches(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Compass(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Depth Meter
- GPS(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Fisherman's Pocket Guide(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Weather Radio(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Sextant(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Fish Finder(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Metal Detector(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Stopwatch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- DPS Meter(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Goblin Tech(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Tally Counter(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Lifeform Analyzer(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Radar(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- R.E.K. 3000(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- PDA(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Ruler(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Mechanical Ruler(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Mechanical Lens(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Construction
- Ancient Chisel(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Extendo Grip(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Toolbelt(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Toolbox(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Brick Layer(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Portable Cement Mixer(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Paint Sprayer(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Architect Gizmo Pack(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Presserator(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Spectre Goggles(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Hand Of Creation(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- FPV Goggles(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Other
- Guide Voodoo Doll
- Clothier Voodoo Doll
- Discount Card
- Flame Waker Boots(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Flower Boots(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Gold Ring(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
(
- Coin(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Greedy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
)
- Golf Balls(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Guide to Plant Fiber Cordage(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Jellyfish Necklace
- Lucky Coin
- Music Box(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Radio Thing(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Step Stool(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Treasure Magnet(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Arkhalis' Lightwings(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Cenx's Wings(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Crowno's Wings(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- D-Town's Wings(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- FoodBarbarian's Tattered Dragon Wings(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Ghostar's Infinity Eight(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Grox The Great's Wings(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Jim's Wings(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Lazure's Barrier Platform(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Leinfors' Luxury Shampoo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Leinfors' Prehensile Cloak(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Loki's Wings(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Red's Wings(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Safeman's Blanket Cape(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Skiphs' Paws(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Will's Wings(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Yoraiz0r's Scowl(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Yoraiz0r's Spell(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Yoyos(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)- Counterweight(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- String(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Yoyo Bag(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Yoyo Glove(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Single Pieces
Head- Balla Hat
- Beanie
- Boss Mask
- Bunny Hood
- Demon Horns(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Devil Horns(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Engineering Helmet(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Eyebrella(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Fake Unicorn Horn(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Fedora(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Fez(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Fish Bowls
- Gangsta Hat
- Garland(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Giant Bow
- Goblorc Ears(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Gold Crown
- Green Cap
- Guy Fawkes Mask
- Heart Hairpin(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- HiTek Sunglasses(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Jack 'O Lantern Mask
- Jim's Cap(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Jungle Rose
- Mime Mask
- Moon Mask(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Mushroom Cap
- Panda Ears(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Party Hat(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Peddler's Hat(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Rabbit Perch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Reindeer Antlers(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Red Hat(Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
- Robot Hat
- Rock Golem Head(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Skull
- Snow Hat(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Star Hairpin(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Summer Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sun Mask(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- SWAT Helmet
- Tam O' Shanter
- Umbrella Hat
- Vulkelf Ears(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Sets
- Ancient(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Archaeologist's
- Bee
- Bunny(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Chef(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Clown
- Country Club(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Cowboy
- Cultist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Dog(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Familiar
- Firestarter's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Fish Costume
- Fox(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Funeral(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Gentleman's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Graduation
(
- Black(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Blue(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Maroon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
)
- Gravedigger(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Hero's
- Lamia(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Lizard(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Maid(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
(
- Pink(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
)
- Master Gamer's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Mermaid
- Mummy
- Mushroom(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Ninja(Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
- Pharaoh's
- Plumber's
- Pretty Pink(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Prince(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Princess
- Raynebro's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Royal(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Rune
- Star Princess(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Superhero(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Victorian Goth(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- The Doctor's
- Monokuma
- Shiren
- Monomi
- Toro's
- Mythical
- Horned God(Old-gen console version)
Event Sets
Rain- Rain(Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
Party(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Christmas- Elf
- Mrs. Claus(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Parka(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Santa
- Tree(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Streamer items(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Vanity contest sets(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Aaron's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Arkhalis's
- Cenx's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Crowno's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- D-Town's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- FoodBarbarian's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Ghostar's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Grox The Great's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Jim's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Lazure's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Leinfors'(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Loki's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Red's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Safeman's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Skiphs'(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Will's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Yoraiz0r's(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Winter Cape(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Mysterious Cape(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Red Cape(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Crimson Cloak(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Hunter Cloak(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Angel Halo(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Ginger Beard(Desktop, Console, Mobile and 3DS versions)
- Diamond Ring(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Bundled Party Balloons(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Balloon Animal(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Critter Shampoo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Rainbow Cursor(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Royal Scepter(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Glass Slipper(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Monoliths(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Echo Chamber(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)