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Note: For defense mechanics, refer to Defense on the Terraria Wiki

Defense Boosts[ | ]

Item Accessory Defense
Family HeirloomFamily Heirloom 1
Sea Turtle's BulwarkSea Turtle's Bulwark 2
Champion's RebuttalChampion's Rebuttal 2
PrydwenPrydwen 2
Blooming ShieldBlooming Shield 2
Obsidian ScaleObsidian Scale 3
Ocean's RetaliationOcean's Retaliation 3
Goblin War ShieldGoblin War Shield 4 (while standing still)
Molten ScaleMolten Scale 4
The Cape of the SurvivorThe Cape of the Survivor 4
Astro-Beetle HuskAstro-Beetle Husk 5 (while life shield is present)
Mantle of the ProtectorMantle of the Protector 5
Artificer's ShieldArtificer's Shield 2 for every 20 artificer's energy
Ball n' ChainBall n' Chain 8
Terrarium DefenderTerrarium Defender 20 (absorbs 25% of damage done to players on your team; only active below 25% life)
Metallurgy Shield Accessory Defense
Copper BucklerCopper Buckler 1
Tin BucklerTin Buckler 1
Iron ShieldIron Shield 1
Lead ShieldLead Shield 1
Silver BulwarkSilver Bulwark 2
Tungsten BulwarkTungsten Bulwark 2
Gold AegisGold Aegis 2
Platinum AegisPlatinum Aegis 2
Thorium ShieldThorium Shield 3
Buff / Debuff Temporary Defense
Bloom BoostBloom Boost 5
Frost HeartFrost Heart 10
Terraria's KissTerraria's Kiss 20
Empowerment - DefenseEmpowerment - Defense Increases defense by 4/8/12/16
Aura - Holy ShineAura - Holy Shine Defense of players within aura increased by 10
Holy DefenseHoly Defense Defense of healed allies increased by 20

Damage Reduction Boosts[ | ]

Item Source Damage reduction bonus
Amethyst RingAmethyst Ring Band + Amethyst   @   Iron Anvil 3 (only if damage taken exceeds 4)
The RingThe Ring Ruby Ring + Amber Ring + Topaz Ring + Emerald Ring + Pearl Ring + Sapphire Ring + Amethyst Ring + Opal Ring + Diamond Ring + Onyx Ring   @   Iron Anvil 4 (only if damage taken exceeds 5)
Fear MongerFear Monger Flesh Knuckles / Putrid Scent + 10 Purified Shards   @   Tinkerer's Workshop 6%
The Cape of the SurvivorThe Cape of the Survivor Mantle of the Protector + Spirit Band + Worm Scarf   @   Tinkerer's Workshop 5%
Astro-Beetle HuskAstro-Beetle Husk Astro Beetle 5%
Blast ShieldBlast Shield Sold by Weapon Master after defeating Plantera (35 Gold Coin) 10%
Buff Source Damage reduction bonus
Protective EnergyProtective Energy Ancient AegisAncient Aegis Damage reduction for allies increased by 5%
Turn UndeadTurn Undead
Soul GuardSoul Guard
Aura - Holy ShineAura - Holy Shine Celestial armorCelestial armor 10%
Parry StanceParry Stance RapierRapier 10% (only after hitting an enemy)
Empowerment - Damage ReductionEmpowerment - Damage Reduction Bard items 3%/6%/9%/12%
Lodestone Defense 3Lodestone Defense Lodestone armorLodestone armor 10%/20%/30%

Armor Penetration[ | ]

Armor penetration is a statistic that reduces the defense of the player's targets. For instance, Abomination normally has 8 defense. If the player has 5 armor penetration, then damage dealt to the Abomination will be calculated using 3 defense instead of 8.

Item Source Armor penetration bonus
Dragon's Talon NecklaceDragon's Talon Necklace Shark Tooth Necklace + 6 Green Dragon Scale   @   Mythril Anvil 15
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