First, it is essential to understand the limitations of each mode, considering that the maximum number of accessory slots:

• Classic mode is 5
  
• Expert mode is 6 (using the Demon Heart)
  
• Master mode is 7 (1 extra slot + Demon Heart)

This directly impacts the maximum defense you can achieve. Therefore, this guide will show you how to reach the highest defense possible in each mode.

This guide was designed for the PC version of the game, but I believe it will work for any other version starting from 1.4.4 on other platforms as well ( ).

The maximum possible defense is 190 / / in Classic, Expert, and Master modes, respectively.

ps: English is not my first language, so I apologize for any grammar mistakes.

82 / / defense.

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Solar Flare Helmet[terraria.fandom.com] ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ or ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Hallowed Mask[terraria.fandom.com]
­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­ ­ ­24 Defense ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­­­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­24 Defense
­­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­ ­ +26% melee critical chance ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­­ ­­+10% melee damage and critical chance
­­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­ ­ Grants minor life regeneration ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­­­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­­+10% increased melee speed
­­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­ ­ Enemies are more likely to target you

In this case, both helmets provide 24 defense, so choose according to your preference.

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Solar Flare Breastplate[terraria.fandom.com]
34 Defense
­­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­­ ­­ ­ ­ ­ +29% increased melee damage
­­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­­ ­­ ­ ­ ­ Grants minor life regeneration
­­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­­ ­­ ­ ­ ­ Enemies are more likely to target you

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Valhalla Knight's Greaves[terraria.fandom.com]
24 Defense
­­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­­ ­­ +30% increased summon damage and massively increased life regeneration

59 / / defense.
Apply the Warding modifier to all accessories to gain +4 defense on each one.
The maximum amount of defense gained from accessories will vary depending on the game mode due to the number of accessory slots!

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Celestial Shell[terraria.fandom.com]
11 Defense
4 Defense + 4 Warding modifier + 3 Werewolf form (added at night, while not underwater)

Hero Shield[terraria.fandom.com]
14 Defense
10 Defense + 4 Warding modifier

Flesh Knuckles[terraria.fandom.com]
12 Defense
­ ­ ­ ­ ­­ ­ ­ ­­­ ­ ­8 Defense + 4 Warding modifier

Berserker's Glove[terraria.fandom.com]
12 Defense
8 Defense + 4 Warding modifier

Frozen Shield[terraria.fandom.com]
10 Defense
6 Defense + 4 Warding modifier

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Paladin's Shield[terraria.fandom.com]
10 Defense
6 Defense + 4 Warding modifier

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Ankh Shield[terraria.fandom.com]
8 Defense
4 Defense + 4 Warding modifier

25 / / defense.
Buffs are a great way to gain extra defense, and the explanation of how to get each one is below.

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Ironskin[terraria.fandom.com]
8 Defense
This buff is granted by consuming the Ironskin Potion.

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Exquisitely Stuffed[terraria.fandom.com]
4 Defense
This buff is granted depending on the food item consumed.

Some examples of food are:

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Dryad's Blessing[terraria.fandom.com]
8 Defense
This buff is granted through the Dryad's NPC action. Rather than attacking nearby enemies, the Dryad casts a shield of leaves while enemies are near.

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The Bast Defense[terraria.fandom.com]
5 Defense
This buff is granted by the Bast Statue furniture item to all players nearby.

24 / / defense.
This section will cover other ways to gain extra defense.

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This consumable is an item that permanently increases the player's defense by 4.

Aegis Fruit[terraria.fandom.com]
4 Defense

This item is obtained by throwing a Life Fruit into the Shimmer.

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The weapons below grant a temporary defense bonus while guarding.

Brand of the Inferno[terraria.fandom.com]
20 Defense

or

Sergeant United Shield[terraria.fandom.com]
20 Defense

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Minecart Upgrade Kit[terraria.fandom.com]
7 Defense
It is a consumable item exclusive to Expert and Master modes.

When used, it permanently unlocks a boost for all minecarts, including speed increase, extra defense when moving, and a laser attack.

When riding the minecart, the player gains a defense boost that gradually increases depending on the minecart's current speed: +2 at a standstill, up to +7 at top speed.

82 / / defense.


59 / / defense.


25 / / defense.


24 / / defense.

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Classic Mode
190 Defense

Expert Mode
Defense

Master Mode
Defense

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