Terraria Map
Stats
| Type | Armor |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Lime |
| Defense | 17 |
| Buy price | 50 gold |
| Sell price | 10 gold |
Protective tribal garb and minion expansion
The Tiki Shirt is bought from the Witch Doctor for 50 gold after conquering Plantera, requiring a Pygmy Staff in the player inventory. Serving as the primary body piece of the Tiki set, it grants 17 defense, adds one minion slot, and boosts summon damage by 10%. It supplies the bulk of the armor rating that keeps summoners resilient during mid-Hardmode combat, guarding against high contact damage.
Mid-Hardmode endurance and event swarm tactics
Wearing this chestpiece alongside the Tiki Mask and Tiki Pants unlocks the set bonus of four total extra minions alongside enhanced whip reach. Its high defensive profile allows summoners to absorb stray hits from Dungeon casters and invasion swarms without sacrificing minion army size. When paired with high-tier whips like the Morning Star and minion emblems, the shirt supports aggressive whip playstyles while maintaining consistent minion pressure.
Trivia
- Grants 17 defense, serving as the sturdiest component of the Tiki armor set.
- Only appears in the Witch Doctor shop when a Pygmy Staff is held.