Terraria Map
Stats
| Type | Armor |
|---|---|
| Rarity | White |
| Defense | 3 |
| Buy price | 50 silver |
| Sell price | 10 silver |
Crafted from
| Makes | Ingredients | At |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Chainmail | 25 × Iron Bar | Iron Anvil |
Anvil forging and core armor protection
Forged at an Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil using 25 Iron Bar pieces, Iron Chainmail grants 3 defense to the torso slot. As the centerpiece of the iron defensive tier, it requires the largest metal investment of the three components. Equipping it alongside an Iron Greaves and either an Iron Helmet or Ancient Iron Helmet activates a set bonus granting +2 defense, bringing the full suit to 9 total defense.
Resource budgeting against wooden and lead gear
Investing 75 raw ore to construct Iron Chainmail represents a noticeable early metal expense. However, its 3 baseline armor outperforms early chestpieces such as the Cactus Breastplate or Wood Breastplate. While it falls behind the 11 defense of a complete lead set, crafting the chainmail provides reliable stability against surface Blood Moons and deep cavern hazards.
Trivia
- Crafting the chainmail consumes 25 bars, making it the most expensive piece of the iron defensive wardrobe.
- A vendor will purchase this chestpiece for 10 silver.