Nebula armor
Forged in the aftermath of a fallen god to weave cosmic power into battle
Nebula armor is a Hardmode , post- Moon Lord mage armor set consisting of the Nebula Helmet , Nebula Breastplate , and Nebula Leggings . Crafting the full set requires a total of 36 Luminite Bars (144 Luminite ) and 45 Nebula Fragments . The full set grants the following effects while equipped: - +46 defense - +26% magic damage - +16% magic critical strike chance - +60 maximum mana - +15% mana cost reduction - +10% movement speed - Grants a chance for special booster items to spawn upon striking enemies with magic weapons . Each booster provides a buff , indicated by the booster orbiting the player. Boosters of the same type can stack with each other up to 3 times. Boosters expire after 8 seconds and the buff decreases by one level. Boosters can float in the air and have a greater pickup range than normal. The boosters are not tied to the armor, so any player can pick up the booster items, even if they are not wearing the armor set. - In multiplayer , picking up a booster item will also grant nearby teammates (within a 43.75-tile radius) the buff. Players without a team will give the buff to all nearby players. - 1 Set - 2 Crafting 2.1 Recipes - 3 Notes - 4 Tips - 5 Trivia - 6 See also - 7 History - 8 References
- Type
- Armor Set
- Defense
- 46 (set)
- Set Bonus
- Magic damage has a chance to spawn buff boosters Pick boosters up to get stacking buffs
- Rarity
- 10*
- Sell
- 31 GC 50 SC (set)
- Body slot
- Helmet
- Tooltip
- Increases maximum mana by 60 and 15% reduced mana cost 7% increased magic damage and critical strike chance
- Research
- 1 required
Lore & Background
The magic woven into this armor does not merely enhance spells; it births new life from conflict. Every strike against an enemy has the potential to summon floating orbs of pure energy, remnants of the Moon Lord's shattered will. These boosters orbit their wielder, granting temporary dominion over mana, damage, and vitality. In the heat of battle, a skilled mage does not just cast spells but dances with these celestial spirits, refreshing their duration through constant combat until they form an unbreakable triad of power that can even be shared with allies nearby.
In Their Own Story
A small, shimmering orb detached from the wreckage, drifting toward you with a gentle hum. It was a Mana Booster, a fragment of the fallen god's power made manifest. You felt your reserves instantly replenish, the cost of magic fading into nothingness as you caught the orb. Another enemy lunged, and you struck again, summoning a second orb that granted a surge of critical precision. A third strike brought the final piece, the three orbs locking into place around your shoulders like a halo of violet fire. You were no longer just a mage; you were a storm in human form, ready to rewrite the stars.
Reader's Guide
To acquire the Nebula armor set, you must first defeat the Moon Lord and gather the necessary materials from its remains. Crafting requires a total of 36 Luminite Bars (144 Luminite) and 45 Nebula Fragments at an Ancient Manipulator. The helmet costs 8 Luminite Bars and 10 fragments, the breastplate 16 bars and 20 fragments, and the leggings 12 bars and 15 fragments.
This set is exclusively designed for mages who prefer a high-risk, high-reward playstyle. Unlike other mage armors that rely solely on static stats, the Nebula set rewards aggressive combat. You must constantly strike enemies to spawn boosters, which provide stacking buffs for damage, critical strike chance, mana cost reduction, and health regeneration. The boosters expire after 8 seconds, so maintaining momentum is crucial.
Maximize your effectiveness by keeping at least one booster active at all times; picking up a booster refreshes its duration. In multiplayer, these orbs can be shared with teammates within a 43.75-tile radius, making you a vital support figure. Note that the Mana Booster restores mana even while actively using weapons, bypassing standard regeneration penalties. Avoid enemies like the Tesla Turret or Bubble Shield which cannot yield boosters, ensuring your rotation remains fluid and uninterrupted.
Did You Know?
- The boosters spawned by this armor can be picked up by any player, regardless of whether they are wearing the set.
- Unlike other mana sources, the Mana Booster restores mana even while actively using magic weapons.
- The sprites of the floating boosters strongly resemble the Nebula Fragments used to craft the armor.
- Equipping pieces of this armor causes the player to emit a purple light that increases in brightness with each piece worn.