// Items · #3097
Shield of Cthulhu
EoCShield
Expert-mode only progression tier
Shield of Cthulhu
Item
- Allows the player to dash into the enemy
- Double tap a direction
"Catalogued by the keepers of the Codex."
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 30
Defense +2
Crit chance 10%
Knockback 9
Use time 24ticks
Use anim. 24ticks
Projectile #507
Shoot speed 11.5
Mana cost 6
Heals life +70
Rarity tier 1
Buy price 2
Sells for 40
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory potion expert-only
Best prefixes
reforge targetMenacing +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix
Warding +4 defense — best defensive accessory prefix
Lucky +4% crit chance — best critical-strike accessory prefix
Quick +4% movement speed — best mobility accessory prefix
Interactive tools
plan your buildFrequently asked
common questionsWhat progression tier is Shield of Cthulhu? +
Shield of Cthulhu sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (1).
What is the best prefix for Shield of Cthulhu? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Shield of Cthulhu — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Shield of Cthulhu? +
Shield of Cthulhu deals 30 base damage, 24-tick use time, 10% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
