Plantera is one of the most iconic bosses to fight in Terraria Hardmode. It's considered to be one of the most punishing bosses out there, killing players that fight it unprepared. Find out which accessories are the best in fighting this monstrosity in our list right here. Let's dive into our Top 10 Terraria Best Accessories Pre-Plantera and how to get them!
Melee
1. Fire Gauntlet
The Fire Gauntlet is the direct upgrade of the Mechanical Glove. The fire damage it does is very helpful when it comes to dealing with the vines that Plantera summons during its second phase. Since you may have some difficulty constantly hitting the boss at close range, the fire debuff will help in whittling down its health.
Item details:
- Increases melee knockback and melee attacks inflict fire damage
- 12% increased melee damage and speed
- Enables auto swing for melee weapons
- Increases the size of melee weapons
What makes it great:
- Keeps Plantera's minions at bay
- Hellfire helps in maintaining constant DPS against the plant boss
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Fire_Gauntlet
2. Frozen Shield
Plantera has multiple attacks that deal huge amounts of damage that can easily maim or kill your lower health comrades. That's why the Frozen Shield is a great item to have at this stage of the game since it allows you to tank the extra damage that your squishy allies are supposed to take.
Item details:
- Defense - 6
- Grants immunity to knockback
- Puts a shell around the owner when below 50% life that reduces damage by 25%
- Absorbs 25% of the damage done to players on your team when above 25% life
What makes it great:
- Helpful in absorbing lethal damage that would have been taken by your non-tanky allies
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Frozen_Shield
Ranged
1. Magic Quiver
Now that our tank has things covered, it's time to deal some damage. The Magic Quiver paired with the Shroomite Headgear offers a huge damage boost to arrows fired by you. This allows you to deal consistent and powerful strikes while your melee player shields and absorbs all the damage
Item details:
- Increases arrow damage by 10% and greatly increases arrow speed
- 20% chance of not consuming arrows
What makes it great:
- Increases damage done multiplicatively with the Shroomite Headgear
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Magic_Quiver
2. Molten Quiver
The Molten Quiver is a Magic Quiver upgrade that allows you to turn your wooden arrows into Flame Arrows. This is especially great when combined with the Endless Arrow Quiver as you'd now have an infinite supply of raining fire down this plant-faced monster.
Item details:
- Increases arrow damage by 10% and greatly increases arrow speed
- 20% chance of not consuming arrows
- Converts Wooden Arrows into Flaming Arrows
What makes it great:
- Extra DPS from burning helps out a ton
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Molten_Quiver
Magic
1. Celestial Emblem
The Celestial Emblem is great for dealing the best damage possible with the Mage class. It's also very helpful in this boss fight as Plantera has many minions that can drop mana stars. This means you as the Mage can cast spells continuously while keeping your mana high.
Item details:
- Increases pickup range for mana stars
- 15% increased magic damage
What makes it great:
- Can constantly keep mana topped up with Plantera's minions
- Combine with Spectre Healing Armor to provide support to your party members
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Celestial_Emblem
2. Celestial Cuffs
You'd inevitably get hit in this fight with all the things Plantera shoots out. This is why the Celestial Cuffs are great insurance in that it restores some mana when you get hit. Restoring Mana through potions is not ideal in that your magic damage will consistently fall the more you use them.
Item details:
- Increases pickup range for mana stars
- Restores mana when damaged
- Increases maximum mana by 20
What makes it great:
- Getting hit by Plantera and its minions will heal your mana reserves
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Celestial_Cuffs
Summoner
1. Papyrus Scarab
The Papyrus Scarab is the pinnacle of summoner accessories. It provides you with all the needed bonuses including damage, knockback, and minion slots. The extra knockback will help in keeping away Plantera's pesky vines and keep you alive. Summoners are important in this fight as they can dish out heavy damage while keeping a safe distance away from the boss
Item details:
- Increases your max number of minions by 1
- Increases the damage and knockback of your minions
What makes it great:
- Extra knockback helps in keeping the vines away
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Papyrus_Scarab
2. Necromantic Scroll
The Necromantic Scroll is the initial version of the Papyrus Scarab. Its basic effects are always helpful as increasing minion slots and damage will always result in better DPS
Item details:
- Increases your max number of minions by 1
- Increases minion damage by 10%
What makes it great:
- Stacks with the Papyrus Scarab for more damage and minion slots
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Necromantic_Scroll
Universal accessories
1. Fishron Wings
Fishron wings are quite an ordeal to get at this point of the game, but the extra mobility it provides is always welcome.
Item details:
- Flight time - 3 sec
- Height - 143 tiles
- Horizontal speed - 41 mph
- Vertical multiplier - 250%
What makes it great:
- Move freely and unencumbered in liquids
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Wings#Fishron_Wings
2. Terraspark Boots
The Terraspark Boots is your all-rounder in keeping you mobile while on the ground. Plantera is a highly-mobile boss which means you need all the speed you can get to fight it. The boots are helpful whether you want to fight Plantera underground or above ground.
Item details:
- Allows flight, super fast running, and extra mobility on ice
- 8% increased movement speed
- Provides the ability to walk on water, honey & lava
- Grants immunity to fire blocks and 7 seconds of immunity to lava
- Reduces damage from touching lava
What makes it great:
- Extra mobility is always welcome when fighting Plantera
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Terraspark_Boots
