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Ice Tortoise
Ice TortoiseOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
AI TypeTortoise AI
Damage55/110/165
Max Life400/800/1200
Defense28
KB Resist70%/73%/76%
BannerIce Tortoise BannerIce Tortoise Banner
Immune toFrostburnFrostbite
Drops
Coins4501125

The Ice Tortoise is a Hardmode enemy which is found in the Ice biome. It attacks by spinning inside its shell and jumping at the player, similarly to the Giant Tortoise and Giant Shelly. It flies with high speed and accuracy, and deals moderate contact damage, making it dangerous to deal with for characters entering Hardmode.

Tips

  • Because Ice Tortoises emit a fair amount of light, they are comparably easy to spot. This also helps in revealing unexplored caves.
  • While the Ice Tortoise hides in its shell, it takes very little damage. The quickest way to defeat it is to attack it continuously so it cannot retreat into its shell. Furthermore, while it is stuck like this, it will be unable to jump at the player, making it easy to kill safely. Any auto-swing weapon or yoyo can easily take it out. When attacking with melee weapons, using a weapon with high knockback will help keep it away.
  • Giant Tortoises and Ice Tortoises cannot drop through platforms. If you set up platforms along a underground Ice biome you can essentially farm them at ease.

History

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