Monk's Shirt

Heavy torso protection and balanced martial power

Unlocked from the Tavernkeep for 15 Defender Medals following the downfall of any mechanical boss. This tunic supplies 22 defense and boosts both melee and summon damage by 20% simultaneously. It acts as the core chest piece of the Monk armor alongside Monk's Bushy Brow Bald Cap and Monk's Pants, granting formidable protection for frontline combatants facing aggressive monsters during Hardmode challenges.

Sentry aura zoning and dual-class damage scaling

With 22 defense, this shirt rivals standard Hardmode metal breastplates while empowering both sword swings and minion strikes across mid-game combat. When worn as a complete set, Lightning Aura sentries gain increased attack frequency and can critically strike approaching monsters. Deploying Lightning Aura Cane sentries allows melee warriors to maintain continuous zone control without sacrificing direct weapon swings or switching equipment sets in boss arenas.

Trivia

• Purchased from the Tavernkeep for 15 Defender Medals following any mechanical boss victory.
• Increases both melee damage and summon damage by 20% simultaneously.