Terraria: Melee Armor Guide
Terraria: Melee Armor Guide
Top 10 Armor Sets for the Mighty Melee Class in Terraria
The Melee Class in Terraria is all about getting up close and personal with enemies, wielding swords and spears to dish out some serious damage. But to truly excel in melee combat, you’ll need the right armor to protect yourself and enhance your offensive capabilities. So, get ready to slice and dice your way through Terraria with these top 10 armor sets for the mighty melee class!
10. Palladium Armor
- Effects: 32 Defense, +12% Melee Damage, +12% Melee Speed, +5% Damage, +3% Critical Strike Chance
- Set Bonus: Rapid Healing, which heals 2 Health/sec and refreshes per attack
Palladium Armor is notable for its Rapid Healing buff that constantly regenerates your health, making you a tanky force to be reckoned with. While its defense may be on the lower side, the healing factor more than makes up for it. Just be sure to avoid damage to maximize your healing potential!
9. Mythril Armor
- Effects: 37 Defense, +10% Melee Damage, +8% Melee Critical Strike Chance, +7% Damage, +10% Critical Strike Chance
- Set Bonus: +10% Melee Critical Strike Chance
Mythril Armor is all about boosting your critical strike chance, allowing you to unleash devastating blows on your enemies. While it lacks any special effects, its set bonus provides additional critical strike chance. However, if survivability is a concern, you may want to switch to a more defensive armor set.
8. Frost Armor
- Effects: 43 Defense, +26% Melee/Ranged, +11% Melee/Ranged Critical Strike Chance, +10% Melee Speed, +8% Movement Speed
- Set Bonus: Frostbite (100% Chance, 8 Health lost per second, 5-14 seconds)
The stylish Frost Armor not only provides significant defensive stats but also inflicts Frostbite on your enemies, dealing constant damage over time. It’s an excellent choice for boss battles, except for a few immune bosses. Combine it with the right accessories and flasks, and you’ll be a frosty force to be reckoned with!
7. Titanium Armor
- Effects: 49 Defense, +9% Melee Damage, +9% Melee Critical Strike Chance, +9% Melee Speed, +7% Damage, +6 Critical Strike Chance, +6% Movement Speed
- Set Bonus: Titanium Barrier (7 Titanium Shards rotate around players for 10 seconds, deals 50 Damage with Knockback to nearby enemies)
The sophisticated Titanium Armor provides a unique defensive option with its rotating Titanium Shards. Although it may not have the highest offensive stats, the constant barrage of Titanium Shards provides excellent coverage during your offensive maneuvers. It’s particularly effective against Terraria bosses, giving you that extra edge!
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6. Adamantite Armor
- Effects: 50 Defense, +14% Melee Damage, +8% Damage, +7% Melee Critical Strike Chance, +7% Critical Strike Chance, +5% Movement Speed
- Set Bonus: +20% Melee Speed, +20% Movement Speed
The fiery red Adamantite Armor suits the aggression of the Melee Class perfectly. Its set bonus provides a significant boost to melee speed and movement speed, allowing you to unleash rapid attacks on your foes. However, if you’re looking for maximum damage output against specific bosses, you might consider other armor sets.
5. Hallowed Armor
- Effects: 50 Defense, +10% Melee Damage, +10% Critical Strike Chance, +10% Melee Speed, +7% Damage, +7% Critical Strike Chance, +8% Movement Speed
- Set Bonus: Holy Protection (dodge the next attack once every 30 seconds)
The golden-clad Hallowed Armor is a classic knightly armor with alternating helmets for each class. What really sets it apart, though, is its Holy Protection set bonus. With the ability to dodge the next attack every 30 seconds, you’ll have a fighting chance against powerful opponents like Plantera. Time your dodges right and emerge victorious!
4. Chlorophyte Armor
- Effects: 51 Defense, +5% Damage, +14 Critical Strike Chance, +16% Melee Damage, +6% Melee Critical Strike Chance, +5% Damage Reduction, +5% Movement Speed
- Set Bonus: Leaf Crystal that auto-attacks with Crystal Leaf Shot for 100 Damage, 10 Knockdown
Chlorophyte Armor offers flexibility for melee builds, allowing you to switch up your playstyle as needed. With the right setup, the Chlorophyte Mask can greatly enhance your melee damage and critical strike chance. Additionally, the Leaf Crystal companion provides ranged backup for those intense battles. A true all-rounder armor set!
3. Turtle Armor
- Effects: +14% Melee Damage, +12% Melee Critical Strike Chance, 15% Damage Mitigation, +750 Aggro
- Set Bonus: Thorns, which reflects 200% of melee attack with 10 Knockback
The Turtle Armor turns you into an effective tank, reflecting 200% of melee damage back to your attackers. While its stats may not be extremely potent, the set effect is perfect for dealing with weaker melee enemies. Just don’t expect it to hold up against the toughest bosses in Terraria.
2. Beetle Armor
- Effects (Beetle Scale Mail): +61 Defense, +14% Melee Damage, +8% Melee Critical Hit Chance, +12% Melee Speed, +12% Movement Speed, +500 Aggro
- Effects (Beetle Shell): +73 Defense, +11% Melee Damage, +5% Melee Critical Hit Chance +6% Melee Speed, +6% Movement Speed, +900 Aggro
- Set Bonus (Beetle Scale Mail): Beetle Might that gives +10% Melee Damage and Melee Speed per enemy hit up to 30%
- Set Bonus (Beetle Shell): Beetle Endurance that gives +15%, 30%, and 45% Damage Mitigation per 3 seconds that they don’t take damage
The Beetle Armor offers incredible versatility for melee builds. The Beetle Scale Mail focuses on boosting damage and speed, granting up to 30% melee damage and speed buffs depending on how many enemies you hit. On the other hand, the Beetle Shell provides substantial damage mitigation when you avoid taking damage for consecutive 3-second intervals. This adaptability makes the Beetle Armor a formidable choice against bosses like Duke Fishron!
1. Solar Flare Armor
- Effects: +29% Melee Damage, +26% Melee Critical Hit Chance, +15% Melee Speed, +15% Movement Speed, +3 Health/sec Life Regeneration, +900 Aggro
- Set Bonus: 3 Charges that provide 20% Damage Reduction: 1 Charge for Shield Dash for 150 Damage, 1 Charge auto-triggers upon taking hits that releases Fire Explosions that deal 150 Damage
Embrace the blazing power of the Solar Flare Armor! This radiant armor grants significant boosts to melee damage, critical hit chance, and speed while also providing life regeneration. Its powerful set bonus empowers you with three charges that reduce damage taken by 20%. You can use these charges to perform a devastating Shield Dash or automatically trigger Fire Explosions upon taking hits. With Solar Flare Armor, you’ll be a force of fiery destruction!
And there you have it, the top 10 armor sets for the mighty melee class in Terraria. Choose your armor wisely, prepare your weapons, and get ready to conquer Terraria in style!
[Note: Terraria is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Android, and iOS.]
