I’m trying to figure out the maximum melee defense I can achieve while facing the Mechanical Bosses in Hardmode. I’m focusing on a melee build and would love to know the best gear, accessories, and any potential buffs I should consider to maximize my defense.
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To hit a solid defense number in Hardmode, you can stack gear like Frost breastplate and leggings, Titanium mask, along with accessories such as Flesh Knuckles and Berserker’s Glove. If you reforge these to ‘Warding’, you’ll reach around 112 defense without any buffs. When you throw in buffs like the ‘All Buffs’ from the wiki, you’re looking at 137 or possibly 157 if you utilize the Sergeant United Shield as well.
For a strong setup, go with Frost Armor and the Titanium Mask for a starting defense of 23+20+13. Pair these with accessories like the Ankh Shield and Frozen Turtle Shell for some extra survivability. If all your gear is reforged to Warding, you can potentially get up to 125 defense if you play it right, especially with potions like Ironskin and a Dryad’s Blessing. Just keep in mind that a tank build means sacrificing some damage output and mobility, so make sure you have a healer if you’re in multiplayer.
That’s a solid setup! Just don’t forget to work on some healing gear too, or you’ll be stuck just soaking up hits.
Just remember that adding all these buffs really boosts your defense. Accessories are key, but the right potions and buffs can change the game!