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Frozen Turtle Shell
  • Frozen Turtle Shell item sprite
  • Frozen Turtle Shell equipped
Stack digit 1
Statistics
Type
TooltipPuts a shell around the owner when below 50% life that reduces damage by 25%
RarityRarity level: 5
Sell450
Research1 required
Grants Buff
BuffIce BarrierIce Barrier
Buff tooltipDamage taken is reduced by 25%
DurationInfinite (while health is below 50%)
Obtained from Obtained from
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
EntityQty.Rate
Ice TortoiseIce TortoiseIce Tortoise1 2% / 1%
This article is about the Ice Tortoise drop. For the Giant Tortoise drop, see Turtle Shell.

The Frozen Turtle Shell is a Hardmode accessory that has a 2*1/50 (2%) / 1*1/100 (1%) chance of being dropped by the Ice Tortoise, an enemy found in the Ice biome. It grants the Ice Barrier buff when equipped, with the effects varying between versions:

  • Gives 25% damage reduction as long as their health remains at or below 50%.
  • Gives the player 30 defense when below 25% health.

While not normally visible, it displays as a small blue circle spinning around the character that emits light when active.

Crafting[]

Used in[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Frozen ShieldFrozen Shield
Tinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's Workshop

Tips[]

  • This accessory works well with the Shrimpy Truffle, which gives the player a damage and speed boost when at or below 50% life.
  • The Frozen Turtle Shell is useful for fighting bosses and events, which usually expose the player to constant damage, thus activating the accessory more often than during regular gameplay.
  • Turning on autopause and swapping to this accessory when below 50% life may be advisable.

Trivia[]

  • Despite it being a Turtle Shell, it is dropped by the Ice Tortoise.
  • The buff can be canceled, although it will immediately activate again.

History[]

  • Desktop 1.3.0.1:
    • Now grants 25% damage reduction instead of 30 defense.
    • Buff now triggers when player is at 50% health, instead of 25%.
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