Gear for every class, stage by stage
Accessories and potions that creators pick for more than one class, stage by stage.
Before the first boss
Grab movement first: the 
Gold Chest (Underground) and the 
Skyware Chest hold most of the early picks.
Accessories
Shark Tooth Necklace (dropped by 
Blood Zombie)Increases armor penetration by 5
Feral Claws (found in chests 
Ivy Chest)12% increased melee speed. Enables auto swing for melee weapons and whips
Shiny Red Balloon (found in chests Skyware Chest)Increases jump height
Anklet of the Wind (found in chests Ivy Chest)10% increased movement speed
Band of Regeneration (found in chests Gold Chest (Underground))Slowly regenerates life
Dunerider Boots (found in chests 
Sandstone Chest)The wearer can run super fast, and even faster on sand
Fledgling Wings (found in chests Skyware Chest)Allows flight and slow fall
Potions and stations
Crimson Heart (found in 
Crimson Crate)Summons a heart to provide light
Shadow Orb (found in 
Corrupt Crate)Creates a magical shadow orb
Before Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu
Combine boots at the 
Tinkerer's Workshop: the 
Lightning Boots (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop) need 
Spectre Boots (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop), Anklet of the Wind (found in chests Ivy Chest) and 
Aglet (found in chests 
Chest (Surface)) at Tinkerer's Workshop.
Accessories
Magiluminescence (crafted at 
Anvil)Increases movement speed and acceleration. Provides light when worn
Shield of Cthulhu (found in 
Treasure Bag (Eye of Cthulhu))2 defense. Allows the player to dash into the enemy
Bundle of Horseshoe Balloons (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows the holder to quadruple jump. Increases jump height and negates fall damage- Feral Claws (found in chests Ivy Chest)12% increased melee speed. Enables auto swing for melee weapons and whips
Frog Gear (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Grants the ability to swim. Allows the ability to climb walls
Frog Leg (caught by fishing)Increases jump speed and allows auto-jump. Increases fall resistance- Lightning Boots (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows flight, super fast running. 8% increased movement speed
Before Skeletron
In Expert mode your evil boss's bag gives the 
Worm Scarf (found in 
Treasure Bag (Eater of Worlds)) or the 
Brain of Confusion (found in 
Treasure Bag (Brain of Cthulhu)).
Accessories
- Shield of Cthulhu (found in Treasure Bag (Eye of Cthulhu))2 defense. Allows the player to dash into the enemy
- Worm Scarf (found in Treasure Bag (Eater of Worlds))Reduces damage taken by 17%
- Has a chance to create illusions and dodge an attack. Temporarily increase critical chance and minion damage after dodge
- Bundle of Horseshoe Balloons (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows the holder to quadruple jump. Increases jump height and negates fall damage
- Feral Claws (found in chests Ivy Chest)12% increased melee speed. Enables auto swing for melee weapons and whips
Frostspark Boots (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows flight, super fast running, and extra mobility on ice. 8% increased movement speed- Lightning Boots (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows flight, super fast running. 8% increased movement speed
Before Wall of Flesh
Finish the 
Terraspark Boots (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop) before Hardmode: Frostspark Boots (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop) and 
Lava Waders (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop) at Tinkerer's Workshop.
Accessories
- Shield of Cthulhu (found in Treasure Bag (Eye of Cthulhu))2 defense. Allows the player to dash into the enemy
- Worm Scarf (found in Treasure Bag (Eater of Worlds))Reduces damage taken by 17%
- Terraspark Boots (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows flight, super fast running, and extra mobility on ice. 8% increased movement speed
- Feral Claws (found in chests Ivy Chest)12% increased melee speed. Enables auto swing for melee weapons and whips
Stinger Necklace (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Increases armor penetration by 5. Releases bees and douses the user in honey when damaged- Has a chance to create illusions and dodge an attack. Temporarily increase critical chance and minion damage after dodge
- Bundle of Horseshoe Balloons (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows the holder to quadruple jump. Increases jump height and negates fall damage
Potions and stations
Flask of Poison (crafted at 
Imbuing Station)Melee and Whip attacks poison enemies
Early Hardmode: before the mechanical bosses
Get your first wings and start the 
Ankh Shield (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop): Grants immunity to knockback and fire blocks. Grants immunity to most debuffs.
Accessories
- Shield of Cthulhu (found in Treasure Bag (Eye of Cthulhu))2 defense. Allows the player to dash into the enemy
- Terraspark Boots (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows flight, super fast running, and extra mobility on ice. 8% increased movement speed
Fairy Wings (crafted at 
Mythril Anvil)Allows flight and slow fall
Frozen Wings (crafted at Mythril Anvil)Allows flight and slow fall
Amphibian Boots (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)The wearer can run super fast. Increases jump speed and allows auto-jump- Ankh Shield (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)5 defense. Grants immunity to knockback and fire blocks
Fin Wings (angler quests)Allows flight and slow fall
Potions and stations
Flask of Ichor (crafted at Imbuing Station)Melee and Whip attacks decrease enemies defense
Before Plantera
Upgrade the wings. The 
Star Veil (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop) is a pick for several classes.
Accessories
- Shield of Cthulhu (found in Treasure Bag (Eye of Cthulhu))2 defense. Allows the player to dash into the enemy
Butterfly Wings (crafted at Mythril Anvil)Allows flight and slow fall- Terraspark Boots (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows flight, super fast running, and extra mobility on ice. 8% increased movement speed
- Ankh Shield (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)5 defense. Grants immunity to knockback and fire blocks
- Star Veil (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Causes stars to fall and increases length of invincibility after taking damage
Flame Wings (crafted at Mythril Anvil)Allows flight and slow fall
Bat Wings (crafted at Mythril Anvil)Allows flight and slow fall
Potions and stations
- Flask of Ichor (crafted at Imbuing Station)Melee and Whip attacks decrease enemies defense
Before Golem
Almost every guide adds the 
Master Ninja Gear (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop) here: Allows the ability to climb walls and dash. Gives a chance to dodge attacks.
Accessories
- Master Ninja Gear (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows the ability to climb walls and dash. Gives a chance to dodge attacks
Hoverboard (crafted at Mythril Anvil)Allows flight and slow fall. Press Down to toggle hover
Mothron Wings (dropped by 
Mothron)Allows flight and slow fall
Frozen Shield (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)6 defense. Grants immunity to knockback- Star Veil (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Causes stars to fall and increases length of invincibility after taking damage
- Terraspark Boots (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows flight, super fast running, and extra mobility on ice. 8% increased movement speed
Bone Wings (crafted at Mythril Anvil)Allows flight and slow fall
Before Lunatic Cultist
Betsy drops 
Betsy's Wings (dropped by 
Betsy), the most picked wings at this stage.
Accessories
- Master Ninja Gear (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows the ability to climb walls and dash. Gives a chance to dodge attacks
- Betsy's Wings (dropped by Betsy)Allows flight and slow fall. Press Down to toggle hover
Empress Wings (dropped by 
Empress of Light)Allows flight and slow fall. Hold Up to boost faster!
Fishron Wings (dropped by 
Duke Fishron)Allows flight and slow fall. Allows quick travel in water- Frozen Shield (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)6 defense. Grants immunity to knockback
Soaring Insignia (found in 
Treasure Bag (Empress of Light))Grants infinite wing and rocket boot flight. Increases flight and jump mobility- Star Veil (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Causes stars to fall and increases length of invincibility after taking damage
Potions and stations
- Flask of Ichor (crafted at Imbuing Station)Melee and Whip attacks decrease enemies defense
Before Moon Lord
Most accessories are final now. Swap in the 
Celestial Shell (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop) if you have it.
Accessories
- Master Ninja Gear (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows the ability to climb walls and dash. Gives a chance to dodge attacks
- Betsy's Wings (dropped by Betsy)Allows flight and slow fall. Press Down to toggle hover
- Fishron Wings (dropped by Duke Fishron)Allows flight and slow fall. Allows quick travel in water
- Empress Wings (dropped by Empress of Light)Allows flight and slow fall. Hold Up to boost faster!
- Frozen Shield (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)6 defense. Grants immunity to knockback
- Soaring Insignia (found in Treasure Bag (Empress of Light))Grants infinite wing and rocket boot flight. Increases flight and jump mobility
Potions and stations
- Flask of Ichor (crafted at Imbuing Station)Melee and Whip attacks decrease enemies defense
Endgame: after Moon Lord
The 
Celestial Starboard (found in 
Treasure Bag (Moon Lord)) from 
Moon Lord is the wing pick for every class.
Accessories
- Celestial Starboard (found in Treasure Bag (Moon Lord))Allows flight and slow fall. Press Down to toggle hover
- Master Ninja Gear (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)Allows the ability to climb walls and dash. Gives a chance to dodge attacks
- Frozen Shield (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)6 defense. Grants immunity to knockback
- Soaring Insignia (found in Treasure Bag (Empress of Light))Grants infinite wing and rocket boot flight. Increases flight and jump mobility
Nebula Mantle (crafted at 
Ancient Manipulator)Allows flight and slow fall. Press Down to toggle hover
Solar Wings (crafted at Ancient Manipulator)Allows flight and slow fall
Potions and stations
- Flask of Ichor (crafted at Imbuing Station)Melee and Whip attacks decrease enemies defense