Melee class guide, stage by stage

Before the first boss

The Blade of Grass and the Amazon yoyo lead the list here (picked by 4 of 4 guides for each). The first needs Stinger x12, Jungle Spores x15 and Vine x3 at Anvil. The yoyo needs Rich Mahogany x8, Stinger x12, Vine and Jungle Spores x9 at Anvil.

Make Platinum armor (20 defense for the set). The Feral Claws (12% increased melee speed. Enables auto swing for melee weapons and whips) are found in the Ivy Chest.

Weapons

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Amazon	4 of 4 guides	18 damage	Crafted
Blade of Grass	4 of 4 guides	18 damage	Crafted
Trimarang	3 of 4 guides	21 damage	Crafted
Enchanted Boomerang	2 of 4 guides	17 damage	Crafted
Mandible Blade	2 of 4 guides	16 damage	Dropped by Giant Antlion Charger
Starfury	2 of 4 guides	25 damage	In Skyware Chest
Stylish Scissors	2 of 4 guides	14 damage	Dropped by Stylist

Armor

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Platinum armor	3 of 4 guides	20 defenseSet bonus: 4 defense

Accessories

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Feral Claws	3 of 4 guides	12% increased melee speed; Enables auto swing for melee weapons and whips	In Ivy Chest
Shark Tooth Necklace	2 of 4 guides	Increases armor penetration by 5	Dropped by Blood Zombie
Shiny Red Balloon	2 of 4 guides	Increases jump height	In Skyware Chest

Watch this stage in the videos:

• Clotz, 0:39
• Icoonigtoo, 0:32
• brome, 0:11
• MURA, 5:37

Before Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu

After Eye of Cthulhu you have the Shield of Cthulhu. It is an accessory with a dash: Allows the player to dash into the enemy. Double tap a direction. Keep it until you find something better.

Yoyo players add the Strung Counterweight (Increases yoyo range and duration. Throws a counterweight after hitting an enemy with a yoyo). The Magiluminescence adds speed and light: Increases movement speed and acceleration. Provides light when worn.

Weapons

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Amazon	2 of 2 guides	18 damage	Crafted
Blade of Grass	2 of 2 guides	18 damage	Crafted

Accessories

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Feral Claws	2 of 2 guides	12% increased melee speed; Enables auto swing for melee weapons and whips	In Ivy Chest
Magiluminescence	2 of 2 guides	Increases movement speed and acceleration; Provides light when worn	Crafted
Shield of Cthulhu	2 of 2 guides	2 defense; Allows the player to dash into the enemy	From Treasure Bag (Eye of Cthulhu)
Strung Counterweight	2 of 2 guides	Increases yoyo range and duration; Throws a counterweight after hitting an enemy with a yoyo	Crafted

Watch this stage in the videos:

• Clotz, 0:58
• MURA, 5:52

Before Skeletron

The guides move to Hellstone gear before Skeletron. Molten armor gives 25 defense and this set bonus: 10% extra melee damage. Grants immunity to fire blocks. Cannot be set on fire.

Make the Volcano (40 damage, Hellstone Bar x20 at Anvil) or the Flamarang (Hellstone Bar x10 and Enchanted Boomerang at Anvil). The Worm Scarf from Eater of Worlds is a strong defensive pick: Reduces damage taken by 17%.

Weapons

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Flamarang	4 of 4 guides	49 damage	Crafted
Volcano	4 of 4 guides	40 damage	Crafted
Enchanted Boomerang	2 of 4 guides	17 damage	Crafted
Stylish Scissors	2 of 4 guides	14 damage	Dropped by Stylist

Armor

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Molten armor	4 of 4 guides	25 defenseSet bonus: 10% extra melee damage. Grants immunity to fire blocks. Cannot be set on fire

Accessories

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Feral Claws	3 of 4 guides	12% increased melee speed; Enables auto swing for melee weapons and whips	In Ivy Chest
Shield of Cthulhu	3 of 4 guides	2 defense; Allows the player to dash into the enemy	From Treasure Bag (Eye of Cthulhu)
Strung Counterweight	2 of 4 guides	Increases yoyo range and duration; Throws a counterweight after hitting an enemy with a yoyo	Crafted
Worm Scarf	2 of 4 guides	Reduces damage taken by 17%	From Treasure Bag (Eater of Worlds)

Also picked

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Ale	2 of 4 guides	Minor improvements to melee stats & lowered defense	Shimmer
Sharpening Station	2 of 4 guides	Usable when placed; Melee weapons have armor penetration

Watch this stage in the videos:

• Clotz, 1:16
• Icoonigtoo, 3:33
• brome, 1:34
• MURA, 6:07

Before Wall of Flesh

Now you can make the Night's Edge (40 damage). It needs Light's Bane or Blood Butcherer, Muramasa, Blade of Grass and Volcano at Demon Altar, so keep the swords you made before.

After Queen Bee, the Hive-Five yoyo is an option (picked by 4 of 4 guides). After Skeletron, the Locked Gold Chest (Dungeon) can hold the Blue Moon, and the Cascade yoyo starts to drop. The Flask of Poison is cheap: Bottled Water and Stinger at Imbuing Station.

Weapons

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Hive-Five	4 of 4 guides	24 damage	Crafted
Sunfury	4 of 4 guides	32 damage	From Obsidian Lock Box
Night's Edge	3 of 4 guides	40 damage	Crafted
Blue Moon	2 of 4 guides	27 damage	In Locked Gold Chest (Dungeon)
Cascade	2 of 4 guides	27 damage
Dark Lance	2 of 4 guides	34 damage	From Obsidian Lock Box
Light's Bane	2 of 4 guides	16 damage	Crafted

Armor

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Molten armor	4 of 4 guides	25 defenseSet bonus: 10% extra melee damage. Grants immunity to fire blocks. Cannot be set on fire

Accessories

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Feral Claws	3 of 4 guides	12% increased melee speed; Enables auto swing for melee weapons and whips	In Ivy Chest
Shield of Cthulhu	3 of 4 guides	2 defense; Allows the player to dash into the enemy	From Treasure Bag (Eye of Cthulhu)
Strung Counterweight	2 of 4 guides	Increases yoyo range and duration; Throws a counterweight after hitting an enemy with a yoyo	Crafted
Worm Scarf	2 of 4 guides	Reduces damage taken by 17%	From Treasure Bag (Eater of Worlds)

Also picked

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Flask of Poison	3 of 4 guides	Melee and Whip attacks poison enemies	Crafted
Ale	2 of 4 guides	Minor improvements to melee stats & lowered defense	Shimmer
Sharpening Station	2 of 4 guides	Usable when placed; Melee weapons have armor penetration

Watch this stage in the videos:

• Clotz, 1:36
• Icoonigtoo, 5:33
• brome, 2:56
• MURA, 6:23

Early Hardmode: before the mechanical bosses

Wall of Flesh drops the Warrior Emblem (15% increased melee damage). Put it on at once.

The guides split here. Some take the Amarok yoyo, some the Shadowflame Knife from the Goblin Warlock in the Goblin Invasion, some the Bananarang from the Clown in a Blood Moon. The Flint needs Any Adamantite Bar x24 and Hellstone Bar x20 at Adamantite Forge. For the yoyo path, the Yoyo Bag needs Yoyo Glove and Strung Counterweight at Tinkerer's Workshop.

Weapons

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Amarok	3 of 3 guides	47 damage
Shadowflame Knife	3 of 3 guides	43 damage	Dropped by Goblin Warlock
Bananarang	2 of 3 guides	45 damage	Dropped by Clown
Drippler Crippler	2 of 3 guides	55 damage	Dropped by Blood Eel
Flint	2 of 3 guides	70 damage	Crafted

Accessories

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Charm of Myths	2 of 3 guides	Provides life regeneration and reduces the cooldown of healing potions by 25%	Crafted
Frozen Wings	2 of 3 guides	Allows flight and slow fall	Crafted
Moon Charm	2 of 3 guides	Turns the holder into a werewolf at night	Dropped by Werewolf
Shield of Cthulhu	2 of 3 guides	2 defense; Allows the player to dash into the enemy	From Treasure Bag (Eye of Cthulhu)
Warrior Emblem	2 of 3 guides	15% increased melee damage	Dropped by Wall of Flesh
Yoyo Bag	2 of 3 guides	Gives the user master yoyo skills	Crafted

Also picked

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Flask of Ichor	2 of 3 guides	Melee and Whip attacks decrease enemies defense	Crafted

Watch this stage in the videos:

• Clotz, 1:54
• Icoonigtoo, 7:45
• brome, 4:07
• MURA, 6:38

Before Plantera

The mechanical bosses give souls and Hallowed Bars. Make Excalibur, then the True Excalibur (Excalibur and Chlorophyte Bar x24 at Mythril Anvil). The True Night's Edge needs Night's Edge, Soul of Fright x20, Soul of Might x20 and Soul of Sight x20 at Mythril Anvil.

The Fire Gauntlet (Magma Stone and Mechanical Glove at Tinkerer's Workshop) shows up in the melee picks at every stage from here to the end. Turtle armor (65 defense) is made from chlorophyte and turtle shells.

Weapons

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
True Excalibur	3 of 4 guides	72 damage	Crafted
Death Sickle	2 of 4 guides	57 damage	Dropped by Reaper
True Night's Edge	2 of 4 guides	70 damage	Crafted
Yelets	2 of 4 guides	60 damage

Armor

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Turtle armor	2 of 4 guides	65 defenseSet bonus: Attackers also take double damage. Reduces damage taken by 15%

Accessories

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Fire Gauntlet	3 of 4 guides	Increases melee knockback and melee attacks inflict fire damage; 12% increased melee damage and speed	Crafted
Magic Yoyo Bag	3 of 4 guides	Gives the user magic yoyo skills	Crafted
Shield of Cthulhu	3 of 4 guides	2 defense; Allows the player to dash into the enemy	From Treasure Bag (Eye of Cthulhu)
Butterfly Wings	2 of 4 guides	Allows flight and slow fall	Crafted
Mechanical Glove	2 of 4 guides	Increases melee knockback; 12% increased melee damage and speed	Crafted
Star Veil	2 of 4 guides	Causes stars to fall and increases length of invincibility after taking damage	Crafted
Terraspark Boots	2 of 4 guides	Allows flight, super fast running, and extra mobility on ice; 8% increased movement speed	Crafted
Warrior Emblem	2 of 4 guides	15% increased melee damage	Dropped by Wall of Flesh

Also picked

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Flask of Ichor	2 of 4 guides	Melee and Whip attacks decrease enemies defense	Crafted
Sharpening Station	2 of 4 guides	Usable when placed; Melee weapons have armor penetration

Watch this stage in the videos:

• Clotz, 2:14
• Icoonigtoo, 10:25
• brome, 5:27
• MURA, 6:54

Before Golem

The Terra Blade is the classic sword of this stage (picked by 4 of 4 guides). It needs True Night's Edge, True Excalibur and Broken Hero Sword at Mythril Anvil. The Broken Hero Sword drops from Mothron in the Eclipse.

The Dungeon after Plantera has biome chests: the Crimson Chest (Dungeon) holds the Vampire Knives (Rapidly throw life stealing daggers), and the Corruption Chest (Dungeon) holds the Scourge of the Corruptor. Paladin drops the Paladin's Hammer, and Rusty Armored Bones the Keybrand. Craft the Master Ninja Gear from Tiger Climbing Gear, Tabi and Black Belt at Tinkerer's Workshop.

Weapons

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Terra Blade	4 of 4 guides	85 damage	Crafted
Vampire Knives	4 of 4 guides	29 damage	In Crimson Chest (Dungeon)
Paladin's Hammer	3 of 4 guides	100 damage	Dropped by Paladin
The Eye of Cthulhu	3 of 4 guides	115 damage	Dropped by Mothron
Keybrand	2 of 4 guides	105 damage	Dropped by Rusty Armored Bones
Scourge of the Corruptor	2 of 4 guides	70 damage	In Corruption Chest (Dungeon)
True Excalibur	2 of 4 guides	72 damage	Crafted
True Night's Edge	2 of 4 guides	70 damage	Crafted

Armor

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Turtle armor	3 of 4 guides	65 defenseSet bonus: Attackers also take double damage. Reduces damage taken by 15%

Accessories

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Fire Gauntlet	3 of 4 guides	Increases melee knockback and melee attacks inflict fire damage; 12% increased melee damage and speed	Crafted
Magic Yoyo Bag	3 of 4 guides	Gives the user magic yoyo skills	Crafted
Master Ninja Gear	3 of 4 guides	Allows the ability to climb walls and dash; Gives a chance to dodge attacks	Crafted
Frozen Shield	2 of 4 guides	6 defense; Grants immunity to knockback	Crafted
Hoverboard	2 of 4 guides	Allows flight and slow fall; Press Down to toggle hover	Crafted
Mechanical Glove	2 of 4 guides	Increases melee knockback; 12% increased melee damage and speed	Crafted
Mothron Wings	2 of 4 guides	Allows flight and slow fall	Dropped by Mothron
Star Veil	2 of 4 guides	Causes stars to fall and increases length of invincibility after taking damage	Crafted
Terraspark Boots	2 of 4 guides	Allows flight, super fast running, and extra mobility on ice; 8% increased movement speed	Crafted
Warrior Emblem	2 of 4 guides	15% increased melee damage	Dropped by Wall of Flesh

Watch this stage in the videos:

• Clotz, 2:32
• Icoonigtoo, 12:29
• brome, 6:44
• MURA, 7:09

Before Lunatic Cultist

The Flying Dragon leads the list here (picked by 4 of 4 guides). It drops from Betsy in the Old One's Army after Golem.

Duke Fishron gives the Flairon (66 damage) and the Fishron Wings. Beetle armor (Beetle Scale Mail) is the armor pick (61 defense, bonus: Beetles increase your melee damage and speed).

Weapons

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Flying Dragon	4 of 4 guides	180 damage	Dropped by Betsy
Flairon	3 of 4 guides	66 damage	Dropped by Duke Fishron
Terra Blade	3 of 4 guides	85 damage	Crafted
Starlight	2 of 4 guides	80 damage	Dropped by Empress of Light
True Excalibur	2 of 4 guides	72 damage	Crafted
True Night's Edge	2 of 4 guides	70 damage	Crafted

Armor

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Beetle armor (Beetle Scale Mail)	2 of 4 guides	61 defenseSet bonus: Beetles increase your melee damage and speed

Accessories

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Fire Gauntlet	3 of 4 guides	Increases melee knockback and melee attacks inflict fire damage; 12% increased melee damage and speed	Crafted
Magic Yoyo Bag	3 of 4 guides	Gives the user magic yoyo skills	Crafted
Master Ninja Gear	3 of 4 guides	Allows the ability to climb walls and dash; Gives a chance to dodge attacks	Crafted
Betsy's Wings	2 of 4 guides	Allows flight and slow fall; Press Down to toggle hover	Dropped by Betsy
Fishron Wings	2 of 4 guides	Allows flight and slow fall; Allows quick travel in water	Dropped by Duke Fishron

Also picked

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Flask of Ichor	2 of 4 guides	Melee and Whip attacks decrease enemies defense	Crafted
Sharpening Station	2 of 4 guides	Usable when placed; Melee weapons have armor penetration

Watch this stage in the videos:

• Clotz, 2:51
• Icoonigtoo, 14:24
• brome, 8:01
• MURA, 7:24

Before Moon Lord

Lunatic Cultist drops the Ancient Manipulator, and the Solar Pillar drops the Solar Fragment. Turn fragments into the Daybreak (150 damage) or the Solar Eruption (105 damage). Each costs Solar Fragment x18 at Ancient Manipulator.

Keep the Terra Blade, the Flying Dragon and the Master Ninja Gear until the last fight.

Weapons

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Daybreak	4 of 4 guides	150 damage	Crafted
Flying Dragon	3 of 4 guides	180 damage	Dropped by Betsy
Solar Eruption	3 of 4 guides	105 damage	Crafted
Terra Blade	3 of 4 guides	85 damage	Crafted
Starlight	2 of 4 guides	80 damage	Dropped by Empress of Light
The Eye of Cthulhu	2 of 4 guides	115 damage	Dropped by Mothron
True Excalibur	2 of 4 guides	72 damage	Crafted
True Night's Edge	2 of 4 guides	70 damage	Crafted

Armor

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Beetle armor (Beetle Scale Mail)	2 of 4 guides	61 defenseSet bonus: Beetles increase your melee damage and speed

Accessories

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Magic Yoyo Bag	3 of 4 guides	Gives the user magic yoyo skills	Crafted
Master Ninja Gear	3 of 4 guides	Allows the ability to climb walls and dash; Gives a chance to dodge attacks	Crafted
Betsy's Wings	2 of 4 guides	Allows flight and slow fall; Press Down to toggle hover	Dropped by Betsy
Fire Gauntlet	2 of 4 guides	Increases melee knockback and melee attacks inflict fire damage; 12% increased melee damage and speed	Crafted
Fishron Wings	2 of 4 guides	Allows flight and slow fall; Allows quick travel in water	Dropped by Duke Fishron
Frozen Shield	2 of 4 guides	6 defense; Grants immunity to knockback	Crafted

Also picked

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Flask of Ichor	2 of 4 guides	Melee and Whip attacks decrease enemies defense	Crafted
Sharpening Station	2 of 4 guides	Usable when placed; Melee weapons have armor penetration

Watch this stage in the videos:

• Clotz, 3:10
• Icoonigtoo, 16:19
• brome, 9:17
• MURA, 7:40

Endgame: after Moon Lord

Moon Lord drops the Terrarian yoyo (190 damage), the Star Wrath and the Meowmere. The Celestial Starboard is the wing pick.

Solar Flare armor is the endgame armor (78 defense). The Zenith (190 damage) is the last melee weapon. It needs Terra Blade, Meowmere, Star Wrath, Influx Waver, The Horseman's Blade, Seedler, Starfury, Bee Keeper, Enchanted Sword and Copper Shortsword at Mythril Anvil. Keep your old swords.

Weapons

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Terrarian	4 of 4 guides	190 damage	Dropped by Moon Lord's Core
Meowmere	2 of 4 guides	200 damage	Dropped by Moon Lord's Core
Solar Eruption	2 of 4 guides	105 damage	Crafted
Star Wrath	2 of 4 guides	170 damage	Dropped by Moon Lord's Core
Vampire Knives	2 of 4 guides	29 damage	In Crimson Chest (Dungeon)
Zenith	2 of 4 guides	190 damage	Crafted

Armor

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Solar Flare armor	4 of 4 guides	78 defenseSet bonus: Reduces damage taken by 12%. Solar shields charge over time to protect you & let you dash. A charge is used to damage enemies you touch. Consumed charges explode & damage enemies

Accessories

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Celestial Starboard	3 of 4 guides	Allows flight and slow fall; Press Down to toggle hover	From Treasure Bag (Moon Lord)
Magic Yoyo Bag	3 of 4 guides	Gives the user magic yoyo skills	Crafted
Fire Gauntlet	2 of 4 guides	Increases melee knockback and melee attacks inflict fire damage; 12% increased melee damage and speed	Crafted
Frozen Shield	2 of 4 guides	6 defense; Grants immunity to knockback	Crafted
Master Ninja Gear	2 of 4 guides	Allows the ability to climb walls and dash; Gives a chance to dodge attacks	Crafted
Warrior Emblem	2 of 4 guides	15% increased melee damage	Dropped by Wall of Flesh

Also picked

Item	Picked by	Effect	Source
Flask of Ichor	2 of 4 guides	Melee and Whip attacks decrease enemies defense	Crafted
Sharpening Station	2 of 4 guides	Usable when placed; Melee weapons have armor penetration

Watch this stage in the videos:

• Clotz, 3:29
• Icoonigtoo, 18:39
• brome, 10:28
• MURA, 7:55