Elements

Physical

The damage of blades, points, claws and heavy blows: every melee weapon deals it, and so do crabs, the Grub Queen and her workers, and spike traps. It is the one element the Iron Shield and the Stoneguard enchantment guard against, on top of what iron armor takes off every hit.

WeaponsWooden SwordAxePickaxeSpear
Met inBeach, Grub Queen

What deals it

SourceTypeFound inDamage
CrabEnemyBeach
Grub QueenBossGrub Queen
Grub WorkerEnemyGrub Queen
Timed Spike TrapHazard25 a hit
Triggered Spike TrapHazard25 a hit

Worn against it

Each piece takes its amount off every hit, and at least 1 damage always gets through.

ItemTakes off1 more with
Iron Helmet1Reinforced, Stoneguard
Iron Body1Reinforced, Stoneguard
Iron Legs1Reinforced, Stoneguard
Iron Shield1Reinforced, Stoneguard

How creatures take it

CreatureFound inDamage
Anarchic CrystalCrystal TamingImmune
ShadowShadowImmune
CrabBeachResistant (×0.75)

Other elements