Buff
Broken Armor
Broken Armor is a Terraria buff. 3 NPCs can inflict it: 
Armored Skeleton, 
Brain of Cthulhu and 
Creeper.
What it does
Defense is cut in half
Type
- Debuff: it harms you.
Inflicted by
| Source | Chance | Duration | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armored Skeleton | 1 in 6 (16.7%) | 2 minutes | |
| Brain of Cthulhu | 11/243 (4.53%) | In Expert or Master Mode | |
| Creeper | 11/81 (13.6%) | In Expert or Master Mode |
Chance is per attempt to apply it. Duration is set by the game code.
Weapons that inflict it
| Projectile | Fired by | Chance | Duration | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paladin's Hammer | Paladin's Hammer | Every time | 1.5 seconds |