Terraria Map
Stats
| Type | Armor |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Orange |
| Defense | 8 |
| Buy price | 3 gold |
| Sell price | 60 silver |
Crafted from
| Makes | Ingredients | At |
|---|---|---|
| Molten Greaves | 15 × Hellstone Bar | Iron Anvil |
Underworld metallurgy and swing velocity
Constructed at an Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil from 15 Hellstone Bar units, Molten Greaves supply 8 defense. In addition to sturdy protection, these greaves grant a 7% boost to melee attack speed. Smelting the hellstone bars requires venturing into the Underworld with an Obsidian Skull or mining potions to safely harvest burning ore from submerged lava pockets. Crafting the piece requires mining both hellstone and surface obsidian before refining them into sturdy bars.
Melee tier comparison and underworld battle role
When equipped with the Molten Helmet and Molten Breastplate, the full set establishes immunity against the On Fire! debuff and elevates overall defense to 25. The attack speed bonus synergizes cleanly with heavy blades like the Volcano and Night's Edge. These greaves outshine Gold Greaves and Platinum Greaves, offering durable protection during the climactic battle against the Wall of Flesh.
Trivia
- Supplies 7% melee speed to quicken weapon swings.
- Completes the highest defense armor collection attainable within pre-Hardmode.