Terraria Map
Stats
| Classic | Expert | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life | 5,000 | 10,000 | 15,000 |
| Contact damage | 100 | 200 | 300 |
| Defense | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Knockback resistance | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Coin value | 5 gold | 12 gold 50 silver | 12 gold 50 silver |
Where and when it spawns
- Biomes
- The Dungeon
Drops
| Item | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 BBQ Ribs | 14.3% (1 in 7) | 1 | All modes | |
 Paladin's Hammer | 6.67% (1 in 15) | 1 | Classic only | |
 Paladin's Shield | 10% (1 in 10) | 1 | Classic only | |
| Paladin's Hammer | 12.9% (29 in 225) | 1 | Expert and Master | |
| Paladin's Shield | 19% (19 in 100) | 1 | Expert and Master |
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.
Heavy dungeon armor and returning hammer throws
The Paladin is an armored mini-boss encountered in brick-walled halls of the post-Plantera Dungeon. Possessing a massive 5,000 life pool and 50 base defense, he stands as an immovable fortress against player advances, dealing 100 contact damage in Classic, 200 in Expert, and 300 in Master. His primary offensive attack is hurling luminous Paladin's Hammers that fly through solid blocks and return like boomerangs, pulverizing players who lack cover.
Exploiting line-of-sight and paladin gear
Because Paladin's Hammers pass through tiles, fighting him in open chambers is perilous. Attacking with high-damage homing weapons or ricocheting projectiles around corners lets players deplete his health safely. Slaying the Paladin rewards top-tier melee equipment: the Paladin's Shield at a 10% rate, which absorbs damage for multiplayer teammates, and the rapid-throwing Paladin's Hammer at 6.67%, alongside BBQ Ribs at 14.3%.
Trivia
- He possesses absolute immunity to knockback, forcing players to respect his heavy hammer throws.
- His thrown hammers penetrate solid blocks, reaching through walls to strike retreating players.