Terraria Map
Stats
| Type | Armor |
|---|---|
| Rarity | White |
| Defense | 1 |
| Buy price | 10 silver |
| Sell price | 2 silver |
Crafted from
| Makes | Ingredients | At |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Greaves | 16 × Copper Bar | Iron Anvil |
Legwear smithing and full outfit bonuses
Forged at an Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil using 16 Copper Bar ingots, Copper Greaves supply 1 defense for the leg armor slot. When equipped in conjunction with a Copper Helmet and Copper Chainmail, the complete set activates a bonus granting +2 defense, raising the character defensive rating to 6 for foundational physical resilience.
Early exploration choices and timber alternatives
Constructing these greaves demands 48 copper ore. Since they grant only 1 base defense on their own, players frequently weigh their cost against crafting early weapons such as a Copper Broadsword. Wearing easily gathered Cactus Leggings or Wood Greaves gives comparable standalone defense, though securing these copper greaves is required to activate the full set bonus and gain the extra protection before venturing into subterranean minecart tracks.
Trivia
- Copper Greaves require 16 bars to craft, making them cheaper than the chainmail but costlier than the helmet.
- An NPC merchant will purchase these greaves for 2 silver.