Neptune's Shell

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Neptune's Shell
  • Neptune's Shell item spriteold Neptune's Shell item sprite
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Statistics
Type
TooltipTransforms the holder into merfolk when entering water
RarityRarity level: 5
Sell7 GC50 SC
Research1 required
Grants Buff
BuffMerfolkMerfolk
Buff tooltipCan breathe and move easily underwater
DurationWhile underwater
Merfolk form (male) Merfolk form (female)
Merfolk form
Obtained from Obtained from
Classic mode icon.png Classic
Expert mode icon.png Expert
Master mode icon.png Master
EntityQty.Rate
Creature from the Deep(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Creature from the Deep.gifCreature from the Deep(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)12%3.96%

Neptune's Shell is a Hardmode accessory that aids performance underwater (and in honey and shimmer(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)) by granting indefinite breathing time underwater, swimming via the Jump key, and eliminating the slow movement speed usually caused by water. Entering water with this accessory equipped transforms the player into their Merfolk form. While in this form, the breath meter will not display (nor will it decrease), therefore effectively preventing drowning.

Neptune's Shell can be considered an upgrade from the Diving Gear in most respects, but it lacks the extra mobility on Ice Blocks from the Arctic Diving Gear and the extra lighting underwater of the Jellyfish Necklace.

Crafting

Recipes

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Old-gen console versionNintendo 3DS version only:
Neptune's ShellNeptune's Shell
Mythril AnvilMythril Anvil
or
Orichalcum AnvilOrichalcum Anvil

Used in

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Moon ShellMoon ShellTinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's Workshop

Notes

  • Swimming speed nears that of flying through the air with wings.
  • Swimming in honey activates all the perks of the Merfolk form but does not allow the player to move at full speed.
  • Landing in and "jumping" from water alone (by swimming up past the surface), without touching land, does not reset flight time for wings or variants of Rocket Boots.
  • The Merfolk form is affected by dyes.
  • The Merfolk effect takes priority over the benefits of the Moon Charm and its upgrades, causing the player to lose the Werewolf's bonuses while in water.
  • Neptune's Shell can also be equipped as a vanity accessory, which causes the Merfolk form to appear regardless of whether the player is in water. This is merely the appearance of the Merfolk, the buff will not take effect while it is equipped as a vanity (caution should be taken when in water, as the player will need to watch their breath meter).
  • (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Wearing a Fish Bowl will activate the Merfolk buff, as wearing it normally will cause the breath meter to appear.

Tips

  • (Old-gen console and 3DS versions) Half of the ingredients can be obtained pre-Hardmode, so it pays to collect them as early as possible.
  • An easier/faster way to get Neptune's Shell is by placing a Water Candle and/or consuming the Battle Potion because the Solar Eclipse does not have a set spawn rate.

Trivia

History