


By this stage, you should have picked up some more useful melee accessories, like the Magma Stone, Feral Claws, or even the Magma Skull. Go in with your trusty Platinum armor and its laser beams are going to tear you in two. Shadow or Molten Armor is recommended before you take down the Wall of Flesh. If you're into your Yoyos you could also go with the Cascade. There are plenty of powerful options for a melee build at this stage of the game, including the rare Enchanted Sword, the Muramasa, or the Starfury. Once you've batted down that ugly eye and taken on your world's version of Corruption, you're likely ready to start thinking about going into Hardmode. We've updated this guide to cover more of the necessary accessories, weapons, and playstyles that make up the best melee builds in Terraria. Updated July 13th by Harry Alston: To celebrate the upcoming release of the 1.4 Journey's End update on consoles, we're returning to these build guides to prep new players with all the information they need to dominate throughout the course of Terraria's boss progression. This guide will help you make the most of the best weapons, armor, and accessories for an ultimate melee build in Terraria. RELATED: 13 Games You Should Play If You Like TerrariaĪlthough there are many options when it comes to the melee build, as with all things in Terraria, there is an optimum path through the game.

The Moon Lord stands no chance against your trusty sword. It's strong from the early game all the way to the very last bosses. Powerful, versatile, and the ordinary direction to take through the game. The melee build in Terraria 1.4 is a classic.
