Class setups by stage
Post-Plantera (pre-Moon Lord): class setups (1.4.5)
Post-Plantera (pre-Moon Lord) in Terraria 1.4.5 runs from Plantera to Lunatic Cultist. Our picks: melee Terra Blade in Beetle armor; ranged Tsunami in Shroomite armor; mage Razorblade Typhoon in Spectre armor; summoner Xeno Staff in Spooky armor. From Plantera to the Lunatic Cultist: the Jungle Temple, Golem, Duke Fishron, the Empress of Light and the moon events.
| Class | Weapons | Armor | Accessories |
|---|---|---|---|
 Melee |  Terra Blade 85 dmg Influx Waver 100 dmg Flairon 132 dmg | Beetle armor |  Fire Gauntlet Master Ninja Gear Celestial Shell |
 Ranged |  Tsunami 53 dmg Chain Gun 38 dmg Pulse Bow 80 dmg | Shroomite armor |  Recon Scope Destroyer Emblem Avenger Emblem |
 Mage |  Razorblade Typhoon 85 dmg Shadowbeam Staff 80 dmg Inferno Fork 70 dmg | Spectre armor |  Celestial EmblemDestroyer Emblem Mana Flower |
 Summoner |  Xeno Staff 36 dmg Raven Staff 55 dmg Morning Star 160 dmg | Spooky armor |  Papyrus Scarab Pygmy NecklaceSummoner Emblem |
Melee: Beetle armor needs Beetle Husks from Golem; Turtle armor is the step before it.
Ranged: Shroomite armor comes from Shroomite Bars, made from Chlorophyte Bars and Glowing Mushrooms.
Mage: Spectre Bars come from Ectoplasm, which only drops in the Dungeon after Plantera.
Summoner: Spooky armor is crafted from Spooky Wood, dropped during the Pumpkin Moon.
The boss that ends this stage: Lunatic Cultist. Next stage: Endgame (Moon Lord and after).
Questions players ask
What is the best gear for post-plantera (pre-moon lord)?
Melee: Terra Blade and Beetle armor; Ranged: Tsunami and Shroomite armor; Mage: Razorblade Typhoon and Spectre armor; Summoner: Xeno Staff and Spooky armor.
Which accessories should I use at this stage?
Melee: Fire Gauntlet, Master Ninja Gear and Celestial Shell; Ranged: Recon Scope, Destroyer Emblem and Avenger Emblem; Mage: Celestial Emblem, Destroyer Emblem and Mana Flower; Summoner: Papyrus Scarab, Pygmy Necklace and Summoner Emblem.