Ankh Shield

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Ankh Shield
  • Ankh Shield item sprite old Ankh Shield item sprite
  • Ankh Shield equipped
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Statistics
Type
ShieldAccessory
Defense4
TooltipGrants immunity to knockback and fire blocks
Grants immunity to most debuffs
RarityRarity level: 7
Sell5 GC
Research1 required
For an extensive guide to crafting this item, see Guide:Crafting an Ankh Shield.

The Ankh Shield is a Hardmode shield and immunity accessory which provides immunity to (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 12 / (Old-gen console and 3DS versions) 10 different debuffs, knockback immunity, and an additional 4 defense. It is crafted from an Obsidian Shield and an Ankh Charm at the Tinkerer's Workshop.

When equipped, the Ankh Shield provides immunity to all of the following debuffs:

Crafting

Recipes

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Ankh ShieldAnkh ShieldTinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's Workshop

Crafting tree

Interchangeable with ShimmerShimmer(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Interchangeable with ShimmerShimmer(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Interchangeable with ShimmerShimmer(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Interchangeable with ShimmerShimmer(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Interchangeable with ShimmerShimmer(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
BlindfoldBlindfold
( Slimeling Corrupt Slime Crimslime Dark Mummy Blood Mummy )		Pocket MirrorPocket Mirror(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
( Medusa )		VitaminsVitamins
( Corruptor Floaty Gross )		Adhesive BandageAdhesive Bandage
( Rusty Armored Bones Werewolf Angler Fish )		NazarNazar
( Cursed Hammer Enchanted Sword Crimson Axe Giant Cursed Skull
((Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)) Cursed Skull Dragon Skull
((Old-gen console and 3DS versions)) )		Trifold MapTrifold Map
( Giant Bat Light Mummy Clown Spectral Mummy
((Old-gen console and 3DS versions)) )
ObsidianObsidian × 20
( Water + Lava )
Tinkerer's Workshop
FurnaceArmor PolishArmor Polish
( Blue Armored Bones Armored Skeleton )		BezoarBezoar
( Hornet Moss Hornet Toxic Sludge )		MegaphoneMegaphone
( Pixie Dark Mummy Blood Mummy
((Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)) Green Jellyfish )		Fast ClockFast Clock
( Pixie Wraith Mummy )
Obsidian SkullObsidian SkullReflective ShadesReflective Shades(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)BlindfoldBlindfold
( Slimeling Corrupt Slime Crimslime Dark Mummy )
Cobalt ShieldCobalt Shield
( Gold Chest Golden Lock Box )		On (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)On (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)Tinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's Workshop
Armor BracingArmor BracingMedicated BandageMedicated BandageCountercurse MantraCountercurse MantraThe PlanThe Plan
Tinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's Workshop
Obsidian ShieldObsidian ShieldAnkh CharmAnkh Charm
Tinkerer's Workshop
Ankh ShieldAnkh Shield

Notes

Of course, these higher-tier debuffs are all significantly rarer than the weaker forms, and the Ankh Shield does cut down sharply on dangerous inconveniences while adventuring. That being said, the Ankh Shield actually prevents less than half of all enemy-afflicted debuffs in the game.

Achievements

Achievement Ankhumulation Complete.png
Ankhumulation Complete • “Obtain the Ankh Shield, the finest protection from unpleasant maladies and ailments.”
Obtain the Ankh Shield. (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Category: Collector Collector

Tips

  • The Ankh Shield does not require any items from Hardmode bosses (but does require Hardmode enemies), so it can be obtained before defeating them.
  • While it does not directly affect the Feral Bite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) debuff, the Shield blocks all of its side effects, rendering it mostly harmless against the player, and the 20% damage bonus the Feral Bite gives can be used.
  • The post-Plantera Paladin's Shield offers an extra 2 defense and a multiplayer buff, and its Frozen Shield upgrade adds a 25% damage reduction, but do not prevent common debuffs. As such, the Frozen Shield is more advantageous for most boss battles.
  • Using an Obsidian Skin Potion renders the player immune to the On Fire! debuff, which the shield does not provide.
  • The Ankh Shield can synergize with the Brand of the Inferno(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) to block attacks, granting the Striking Moment buff.
  • The Ankh Shield can be used to defuse active debuffs if it is left in the players inventory and quickly swapped with a currently equipped accessory, allowing the player to use other shields or accessories in place of the Ankh Shield when exploring or in combat. This is the main practical use of the Ankh Shield if the knockback immunity is not needed.
  • The Ankh Shield takes the Obsidian Shield to craft, meaning crafting the Obsidian Skull Rose or Magma Skull makes it unable to craft the Obsidian Shield without crafting another Obsidian Skull.
  • Finding the Aether(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) biome makes it far easier to craft the Ankh Shield, since every base immunity accessory can be Shimmered to get the other accessory it pairs with. In particular, it may be easier to get:

Trivia

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An ankh.
  • The ankh, the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol that is depicted on the shield, was most commonly used in writing and in art to represent the word for "life" and, by extension, as a symbol of life itself.
    • The Ankh seen in-game on the Ankh Charm and Ankh Shield moreso resembles a crux ansata, a variation of the Christian cross inspired by the Egyptian Ankh which was used in the Holy Roman Empire. Additionally, the Ankh Shield is the final upgrade to the Cobalt Shield, which features a simple Christian cross on the front. These two facts could be a subtle reference to how the Roman Empire took over ancient Egypt, but adopted some of its symbols and traditions.
  • (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Of all accessories, the Ankh Shield and the Celestial Stone offer the sixth most base defense, being surpassed by the Paladin's Shield and Frozen Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), which have a base defense of 6, the Flesh Knuckles(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Berserker's Glove(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), which have 8 base defense, and the Hero Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), which has a base defense of 10.
  • The only crafted item in the build path not crafted at the Tinkerer's Workshop is the Obsidian Skull, which is crafted at a Furnace instead.
  • Its components sell for more than the shield itself does.
  • In the Old-gen console version Old-gen console version and Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DS version version, the Ankh Shield (requiring 11 base ingredients and 7 crafting operations) has the most complex crafting tree. Although the Music Box (Title)(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) required one more base ingredient, it only needed one crafting operation.
  • (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Despite providing immunity to Chilled, the crafting chain for the Ankh Shield does not include the Hand Warmer. The shield also does not give immunity to Frozen.

History

  • Desktop 1.4.4:
    • Now provides immunity to the Stoned debuff.
    • Added an achievement for crafting the Ankh Shield.
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