Terraria Map
Stats
| Type | Armor |
|---|---|
| Rarity | White |
| Defense | 3 |
| Buy price | 45 silver |
| Sell price | 9 silver |
Crafted from
| Makes | Ingredients | At |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Helmet | 15 × Lead Bar | Iron Anvil |
Lead ingot smithing and tier two metal protection
Fabricated at an Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil with 15 Lead Bar ingots, the Lead Helmet supplies 3 defense for the head slot. Wearing this helmet alongside Lead Chainmail and Lead Greaves triggers the metal tier two set bonus of +3 defense. Together, the three-piece configuration yields 11 overall defense, surpassing standard iron gear by two points and establishing resilient early protection.
Cost efficiency and early boss preparations
Because it demands only 15 bars compared to the 25 bars needed for chainmail, the Lead Helmet is often the most economical component to forge first when starting a new world. Its standalone 3 defense matches that of a Silver Helmet while requiring a more common early ore. Players preparing arenas for early boss encounters gain substantial durability by finishing this helmet ahead of full armor suites.
Trivia
- At 15 bars, this helmet offers the lowest metal cost of the three lead armor components.
- Merchants will pay 9 silver for this headpiece.