Terraria Map
Stats
| Classic | Expert | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life | 400 | 800 | 1,200 |
| Contact damage | 55 | 110 | 165 |
| Defense | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Knockback resistance | 70% | 73% | 76% |
| Coin value | 4 silver 50 copper | 11 silver 25 copper | 11 silver 25 copper |
Where and when it spawns
- Biomes
- Underground Snow
Drops
| Item | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Milkshake | 1.33% (1 in 75) | 1 | All modes | |
 Ice Sickle | 1% (1 in 100) | 1 | All modes | |
 Frozen Turtle Shell | 2% (1 in 50) | 1 | All modes |
Chances are for one kill, before Luck, Rate of fire or banners change anything. The Modes column says in which difficulties the game lists the drop.
Spiked glacial reptiles executing spinning shell charges
The Ice Tortoise is a notorious predator residing in the Underground Snow biome during Hardmode. Protected by a frozen carpace with 400 health and 28 defense, it ambushes spelunkers by retracting its head and limbs into its spiked shell, launching into a high-speed spin that deals 55 contact damage in Classic, 110 in Expert, and 165 in Master.
Farming frozen turtle shells for paladin defensive shields
When spinning, the Ice Tortoise gains high knockback resistance, meaning explorers must dodge laterally with grappling hooks or dash accessories rather than standing ground. Slaying an Ice Tortoise provides Milkshake at 1.33%, the Ice Sickle at 1%, and the prized Frozen Turtle Shell at a 2% rate, creating protective defensive shields at low health.
Trivia
- Ice Tortoises deal substantially more contact damage while spinning in their shell than while walking slowly.