The Empress of Light is an optional Hardmode boss that is widely known for its Bullet Hell mechanics. There are a lot of ways to prepare for this boss, including boss arena planning. Going back to our roots, however, means that we should also prepare what accessories we should use for this fight. That's why we've prepared our own list of the Top 10 Best Accessories for the Empress of Light and how to get them! We've further categorized them into the four different classes plus some accessories that would benefit all of them.
Melee
1. Fire Gauntlet
The Fire Gauntlet is the direct upgrade of the Mechanical Glove and the Avenger Emblem. It provides the Melee Class with the added melee stats along with the ability to auto-swing weapons and whips. To top it off, it also adds the Hellfire debuff which does damage over time for 2-6 seconds
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:
- Hellfire is an upgraded version of the On Fire debuff which causes 15 damage per second instead of 4 for 2-6 seconds
- The increased melee stats are among the best in this stage of the game
- Effects stack with its crafting component, the Mechanical Glove
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Fire_Gauntlet
2. Frozen Shield
Defense is also a great route to choose when you're using the Melee class. At this point, there are no other accessories that can help as much as the Frozen Shield does. Not only does it add base defense, but it also creates a shield that reduces damage taken when below half health. Pretty cool, right?
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:
- Being at between 25% and 50% health will activate both buffs at once
- Adding the "Warding" prefix will make the defense total reach 10 points
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Frozen_Shield
Ranged
1. Magic Quiver
The Magic Quiver is a bow-oriented accessory that increases arrow damage and speed. It's a base accessory that can be upgraded into 2 different paths not mentioned here since they're not that exceptional. This accessory is different from the Ranger Emblem damage boost as the added multiplier is for arrows only. This means it can have multiplicative bonuses when used with the Shroomite Headgear.
Item details:
- Increases arrow damage by 10% and greatly increases arrow speed
- 20% chance of not consuming arrows
What makes it great:
- Slow arrows become fast
- Can exceed the damage bonus provided by the Ranger Emblem
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Magic_Quiver
2. Sniper Scope
The Sniper Scope is the "other" ranger accessory in that it upgrades damage done by bullets, stakes, gel, or candy cord ammo. It also boasts a unique feature of "scoping" off-screen, allowing you to aim further than you could with gun-type weapons.
Item details:
- Increases view range for guns (Right click to zoom out)
- 10% increased ranged damage and critical strike chance
What makes it great:
- The zoom-out function allows you to have better control of where you're shooting when you're running away from your target
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Sniper_Scope
Magic
1. Celestial Emblem
The Celestial Emblem is a pretty straightforward accessory that increases your magic damage while allowing you to pick up mana stars from a wider range. Mana stars are mana restoration drops that appear when killing enemies with a magic weapon equipped. This allows you to deal consistent damage while keeping your mana up.
Item details:
- Increases pickup range for mana stars
- 15% increased magic damage
What makes it great:
- Simple and versatile
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Celestial_Emblem
2. Celestial Cuff
Waiting for mana stars to drop can be annoying if the boss you're fighting does not summon minions. This is why having extra mana insurance is a must. The Celestial Cuffs have the unique function of restoring mana whenever you get damaged. It also increases your base mana by 20, allowing you to shoot more spells.
Item details:
- Increases pickup range for mana stars
- Restores mana when damaged
- Increases maximum mana by 20
What makes it great:
- You can shoot more spells when you get hit
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. Despite it saying that it's for 'minions' only, the damage and knockback boost works for sentries and whips as well.
Item details:
- Increases your max number of minions by 1
- Increases the damage and knockback of your minions
What makes it great:
- It has all the core effects that you'd need for a summoner
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 effects stack with the latter, making it an effective second accessory for your summoner. They increase the number of minions you can control along with the max summon damage you can dish out.
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
Duke Fishron is an optional boss but the loot it gives is far from optional. The Fishron Wings are one of the best wings you can get at this point in the game. They offer the best speed you can ask for which helps in keeping you away from damage at all times.
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. It offers a wide array of boosts that can help keep you safe when resetting your wing's flight time. As an added bonus, the boots offer extra options such as flight boost and water walking.
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:
- There's nothing quite like it
How to get it:
- Click here for more info: https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Terraspark_Boots
