Melee build: Before Moon Lord

Loadout

Weapons

• Daybreak (crafted at Ancient Manipulator)
  150 damage
  Picked by brome at 9:17, Clotz at 3:10, Icoonigtoo at 16:19, MURA at 7:40
• Flying Dragon (dropped by Betsy)
  180 damage
  Picked by Clotz at 3:10, Icoonigtoo at 16:19, MURA at 7:40
• Solar Eruption (crafted at Ancient Manipulator)
  105 damage
  Picked by brome at 9:17, Clotz at 3:10, Icoonigtoo at 16:19
• Terra Blade (crafted at Mythril Anvil)
  85 damage
  Picked by brome at 9:17, Clotz at 3:10, Icoonigtoo at 16:19

Armor

• Beetle armor (Beetle Scale Mail) (crafted at Mythril Anvil)
  61 defense. Set bonus: Beetles increase your melee damage and speed
  Picked by Clotz at 3:10, MURA at 7:40

Accessories

• Magic Yoyo Bag (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)
  Gives the user magic yoyo skills
  Picked by Clotz at 3:10, Icoonigtoo at 16:19, MURA at 7:40
• Master Ninja Gear (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)
  Allows the ability to climb walls and dash. Gives a chance to dodge attacks
  Picked by Clotz at 3:10, Icoonigtoo at 16:19, MURA at 7:40
• Betsy's Wings (dropped by Betsy)
  Allows flight and slow fall. Press Down to toggle hover
  Picked by Clotz at 3:10, MURA at 7:40
• Fire Gauntlet (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)
  Increases melee knockback and melee attacks inflict fire damage. 12% increased melee damage and speed
  Picked by Clotz at 3:10, Icoonigtoo at 16:19
• Fishron Wings (dropped by Duke Fishron)
  Allows flight and slow fall. Allows quick travel in water
  Picked by Clotz at 3:10, Icoonigtoo at 16:19
• Frozen Shield (crafted at Tinkerer's Workshop)
  6 defense. Grants immunity to knockback
  Picked by Clotz at 3:10, MURA at 7:40

Potions and stations

• Flask of Ichor (crafted at Imbuing Station)
  Melee and Whip attacks decrease enemies defense
  Picked by Icoonigtoo at 16:19, MURA at 7:40
• Sharpening Station (sold by Merchant)
  Usable when placed. Melee weapons have armor penetration
  Picked by Icoonigtoo at 16:19, MURA at 7:40