Class-Specific Accessories
DPS Builds for Each Class
Overview
Once you have core accessories covered, the remaining slots should be filled with class-specific damage accessories. Each class has unique options that synergize with their playstyle.
Why Class-Specific Accessories Matter
- Class emblems provide 15% damage boost to your chosen class
- Avenger Emblem stacks with class emblems for 27% total damage
- Class-specific accessories provide unique bonuses not available elsewhere
- Proper accessory synergy can double or triple your effective DPS
Class Emblems
Class emblems drop from the Wall of Flesh and are the foundation of any DPS build. The Avenger Emblem is a universal upgrade that works for all classes.
Warrior Emblem
+15% melee damage. Essential for any melee build.
📦 Wall of Flesh drop (25%)
Ranger Emblem
+15% ranged damage. Essential for any ranged build.
📦 Wall of Flesh drop (25%)
Sorcerer Emblem
+15% magic damage. Essential for any mage build.
📦 Wall of Flesh drop (25%)
Summoner Emblem
+15% summon damage. Essential for any summoner build.
📦 Wall of Flesh drop (25%)
Avenger Emblem
+12% damage to all classes. Stacks with class emblems.
📦 Craft (Any Emblem + Soul of Might/Sight/Fright)
Celestial Emblem
+15% magic damage + increased mana star pickup range.
📦 Craft (Avenger Emblem + Soul of Light/Night)
Melee Build
Melee accessories focus on attack speed, damage, and survivability bonuses. The Fire Gauntlet is the ultimate melee accessory, combining multiple effects.
Fire Gauntlet
+10% melee damage, speed, and knockback + fire debuff on hit.
📦 Craft at Tinkerer's Workshop
Mechanical Glove
+12% melee damage and speed. Component of Fire Gauntlet.
📦 Craft at Tinkerer's Workshop
Flesh Knuckles
+8 defense + increased enemy aggro. Good for tank builds.
📦 Crimson Mimic drop
Recommended Melee Build
Warrior Emblem + Avenger Emblem + Fire Gauntlet + Mechanical Glove + Worm Scarf
Ranged Build
Ranged accessories enhance projectile damage, arrow/bullet efficiency, and provide unique bonuses like zoom and velocity increases.
Magic Quiver
+10% arrow damage + 20% chance not to consume arrows.
📦 Skeleton Archer drop (1/70)
Sniper Scope
+10% ranged damage + 10% crit + zoom ability.
📦 Craft at Tinkerer's Workshop
Ammo Box
20% chance not to consume ammo. Placed furniture buff.
📦 Arms Dealer NPC (15 gold)
Recommended Ranged Build
Ranger Emblem + Avenger Emblem + Magic Quiver + Sniper Scope + Celestial Shell
Mage Build
Mage accessories focus on mana management and magic damage. Celestial Cuffs are essential for restoring mana during combat.
Celestial Cuffs
Restore mana when damaged + increased mana star range.
📦 Craft at Tinkerer's Workshop
Mana Flower
Auto-use mana potions + reduced mana usage.
📦 Craft at Tinkerer's Workshop
Celestial Magnet
Increased mana star pickup range.
📦 Craft at Tinkerer's Workshop
Recommended Mage Build
Sorcerer Emblem + Avenger Emblem + Celestial Cuffs + Mana Flower + Celestial Emblem
Summoner Build
Summoner accessories increase minion count, damage, and provide armor penetration. The Pygmy Necklace is crucial for an extra minion slot.
Pygmy Necklace
+1 minion slot. Essential for summoners.
📦 Witch Doctor NPC
Hercules Beetle
+15% minion damage + knockback. Post-Plantera.
📦 Witch Doctor NPC
Shark Tooth Necklace
+5 armor penetration. Great for multi-hit minions.
📦 Blood Moon enemies drop (0.67%)
Recommended Summoner Build
Summoner Emblem + Avenger Emblem + Pygmy Necklace + Hercules Beetle + Shark Tooth Necklace
Hybrid Options
Hybrid accessories work well across multiple classes or provide unique effects. Celestial Shell is particularly powerful for its stat bonuses.
Celestial Shell
All-stat bonuses + werewolf/merfolk transformations.
📦 Craft at Tinkerer's Workshop
Yoyo Bag
Yoyo gains counterweight and extra strings. Essential for yoyo users.
📦 Craft at Tinkerer's Workshop
Comparison
Here's how each class compares in terms of accessory optimization potential.
| Class | DPS Ceiling | Synergy | Versatility | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melee | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | Medium |
| Ranged | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Easy |
| Mage | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | Medium |
| Summoner | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | Hard |
Fire Gauntlet provides the highest single-accessory DPS boost for melee
Ranger builds have excellent flexibility with weapon-specific accessories
Mana management accessories are as important as damage accessories
Pygmy Necklace is the highest priority accessory for summoners
Summary
Always equip your class emblem + Avenger Emblem for 27% damage boost
Fill remaining slots with class-specific accessories that match your weapons
Balance damage accessories with core defensive accessories based on difficulty
Celestial Shell is an excellent hybrid option that works for any class
Optimize your class build and maximize your damage output!