Melee Class Guide

The tanky class with highest defense and close-range damage. Many late-game melee weapons have ranged projectiles.

Playstyle

Close-range combat with high defense. Endgame melee weapons shoot projectiles, making range less of an issue. Best for solo play due to survivability.

Progression Path

Early Game (Pre-Hardmode)

Armor

Cactus ArmorShadow/Crimson ArmorMolten Armor

Weapons

StarfuryNight's EdgeCascade (yoyo)

Mid Game (Early Hardmode)

Armor

Cobalt/Palladium ArmorMythril/Orichalcum ArmorAdamantite/Titanium Armor

Weapons

Drippler CripplerYeletsShadowflame Knife

Late Game (Post-Plantera)

Armor

Hallowed Armor (melee helm)Chlorophyte ArmorTurtle ArmorBeetle Armor

Weapons

Terra BladeInflux WaverPossessed HatchetNorth Pole

Endgame (Post-Moon Lord)

Armor

Solar Flare Armor

Weapons

MeowmereStar WrathTerrarianZenith