// Items · #1328
Turtle Shell
TurtleShell
Expert-mode only progression tier
Dropped by · 1
enemies
Combat & use
MeleeDamage 57
Defense +17
Crit chance 20%
Knockback 5
Use time 25ticks
Use anim. 25ticks
Projectile #274
Shoot speed 9
Mana cost 18
Heals life +80
Pickaxe power 55%
Axe power 175%
Hammer power
Grants buff #66 · 15s
Rarity tier 7
Buy price 50
Sells for 10
auto-reuse consumable channeled no melee accessory vanity potion expert-only
Used to craft · 3 items
downstream recipes →
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 questionsHow do you get Turtle Shell in Terraria? +
Turtle Shell drops from Giant Tortoise.
What progression tier is Turtle Shell? +
Turtle Shell sits in the Expert-mode only tier of Terraria progression based on its rarity rating (7).
What is the best prefix for Turtle Shell? +
Menacing is the strongest prefix for Turtle Shell — +4% damage — best offensive accessory prefix.
What is the damage and DPS of Turtle Shell? +
Turtle Shell deals 57 base damage, 25-tick use time, 20% crit chance. Use the DPS calculator to see expected damage per second with prefixes and crit applied.
What can you craft with Turtle Shell? +
Turtle Shell is used as an ingredient in 3 recipes. See the "Used to craft" section above for the full list.
