Ankh Shield

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For the differences of this information on Old-gen console and 3DS, see Legacy:Ankh Shield.
Ankh Shield
  • 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
RarityLime (Rarity level: 7)
Sell5 GC
Research1 required
For an extensive guide to crafting this item, see Guide:Crafting an Ankh Shield.
Ankh Shield.png “The finest protection from unpleasant maladies and ailments.” Ankh Shield.png

The Ankh Shield is a Hardmode shield and immunity accessory that grants the following effects while equipped:

Crafting

Recipes

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Ankh ShieldAnkh ShieldTinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's Workshop

Crafting tree

Interchangeable with ShimmerShimmerInterchangeable with ShimmerShimmerInterchangeable with ShimmerShimmerInterchangeable with ShimmerShimmerInterchangeable with ShimmerShimmer
BlindfoldBlindfold
( Slimeling Corrupt Slime Crimslime Dark Mummy Blood Mummy )		VitaminsVitamins
( Corruptor Floaty Gross )		Adhesive BandageAdhesive Bandage
( Rusty Armored Bones Werewolf Angler Fish )		NazarNazar
( Cursed Hammer Enchanted Sword Crimson Axe Giant Cursed Skull Cursed Skull )		Trifold MapTrifold Map
( Giant Bat Light Mummy Clown )
ObsidianObsidian × 20
( Water + Lava )
Furnace
Obsidian SkullObsidian SkullPocket MirrorPocket Mirror
( Medusa )		Armor PolishArmor Polish
( Blue Armored Bones Armored Skeleton )		BezoarBezoar
( Hornet Moss Hornet Toxic Sludge )		MegaphoneMegaphone
( Pixie Dark Mummy Blood Mummy Green Jellyfish )		Fast ClockFast Clock
( Pixie Wraith Mummy )
Cobalt ShieldCobalt Shield
( Gold Chest Golden Lock Box )		Tinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's Workshop
Reflective ShadesReflective ShadesArmor 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

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

  • Every base immunity accessory can be transmuted via Shimmer to get the other accessory it pairs with. In particular, it may be easier to get the following:
  • The items that can be dropped pre-Hardmode are the Obsidian Skull, Cobalt Shield, Bezoar, and Nazar. The Adhesive Bandage and Megaphone (which are not otherwise obtainable before Hardmode) can be also be acquired by throwing a Bezoar and Nazar respectively into Shimmer.
  • The Ankh Shield does not require any items from Hardmode bosses (but does require Hardmode enemies), so it can be obtained before defeating them.
  • Against bosses, the Ankh Shield is generally inferior to the Paladin's Shield, which offers an extra 2 defense and a multiplayer buff, and its Frozen Shield upgrade that adds a 25% damage reduction.
  • While it does not directly affect the Feral Bite debuff, the shield prevents all of the debuffs caused by it, and the 20% damage bonus the Feral Bite gives can be used.
  • Since the Ankh Shield removes existing debuffs immediately when equipped, to save up an accessory slot for other accessories, the player can equip the Ankh Shield in another loadout and switch to it when necessary. Vanity slots will also work.
  • The Ankh Shield can synergize with the Brand of the Inferno to block attacks, granting the Striking Moment buff.

Trivia

Ankh.svg
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.
  • The only crafted item in the build path not crafted at the Tinkerer's Workshop is the Obsidian Skull, which is instead crafted at a Furnace.
  • Despite providing immunity to Chilled, the Ankh Shield does not have Hand Warmer as an ingredient. The shield also does not give immunity to Frozen.
  • Its base accessory components sell for a total of 22 GC29 SC.

History

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