Shields

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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

Pre-Hardmode

The Cobalt ShieldCobalt 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 ShieldObsidian 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 CthulhuShield 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.

Hardmode

In Hardmode, many more options are available, and the pre-Hardmode shields can be used in the Ankh Shield.

The Ankh ShieldAnkh 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 ShieldSergeant 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 ShieldPaladin'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 ShieldHero Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Frozen ShieldFrozen 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 armorSolar 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

Desktop versionConsole versionMobile version
Desktop/Console/Mobile-Only Content: This section's information applies only to the Desktop, Console, and Mobile versions of Terraria.

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 ShieldSquire's Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Huntress's BucklerHuntress'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
Pre-Hardmode
Cobalt ShieldCobalt Shield Gold ChestGold Chests in the Dungeon Cobalt Shield (equipped).png
Obsidian ShieldObsidian Shield Cobalt Shield + Obsidian Skull ( @ Tinkerer's Workshop ) Obsidian Shield (equipped).png
Shield of CthulhuShield of Cthulhu(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • Treasure Bag (Eye of Cthulhu)
  • Increases defense by 2
  • Grants a damaging dash attack
Shield of Cthulhu (equipped).png
Squire's ShieldSquire's Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • Dark Mage
  • Increases max number of sentries by 1
  • Increases summon damage by 10%
Squire's Shield (equipped).png
Hardmode
Ankh ShieldAnkh Shield Obsidian Shield + Ankh Charm ( @ Tinkerer's Workshop ) Ankh Shield (equipped).png
Sergeant United ShieldSergeant United Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • 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
Sergeant United Shield (equipped).png
Paladin's ShieldPaladin's Shield
  • Paladin
  • 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
Paladin's Shield (equipped).png
Hero ShieldHero Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Paladin's Shield + Flesh Knuckles ( @ Tinkerer's Workshop )
  • 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
Hero Shield (equipped).png
Frozen ShieldFrozen Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Paladin's Shield + Frozen Turtle Shell ( @ Tinkerer's Workshop )
  • 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
Frozen Shield (equipped).png
Huntress's BucklerHuntress's Buckler(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • Ogre
  • Increases max number of sentries by 1
  • Increases summon damage by 10%
Huntress's Buckler (equipped).png

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.