Weapons & Equip A new accessory for each boss!

[MoultonLava]

These are accessories that drop from bosses in all difficulties, with about a 1/3 chance. I will try to make them unique from each other, but you may see some more generic ones. This will also have certain powerful enemies drop accessories (mainly late game even minibosses.) These will have no crafting upgrades, so they are similar in that way to the expert accessories.

Eye of Cthulu
Piercing Contacts
When looking in an enemy's direction, they slowly begin to take more damage, decrease defense, and move slower. The longer you look, the stronger the effect.
"The terrifying lens of a beast of night"

King Slime
Crowned Jewel
Takes the form of a small crown on your head. While equipped, a jewel appears nearby that begins to float around you, up to 2 at once. These jewels have about 80 HP and stay around the cursor. They can block non piercing projectiles and take that damage for you. When they break, they split into around 4-5 homing shards of that jewel's color that deals 30 damage each and cannot pierce.
"The grand crown of a gelatinous monarch"

Eater of Worlds
Eater's Spine
Increases movement speed, acceleration, deceleration, and mining speed by 15 percent, along with periodically firing out Vile Spit at foes.
"A surprisingly light bone from the corrupted parasite"

Brain of Cthulu
The Master Plan
Increases max mana by 50, magic damage by 12%, and magic crit chance by 9%, but increases damage taken by 15%.
"The Brain's greatest idea, in physical form."

Skeletron
Cult's Curse
You summon a cascade of bones when struck, and occasionally launch a non piercing bone projectile at high speeds.
"The ancient cult's curse now rests on you."

Queen Bee
The Hive
Creates a small hive on your back, which constantly provides you with Well Fed and the Honey buff. When struck, stingers fly out.
"The bees place their trust in your care."

(skipping Deerclops since she is crossover content)

Wall of Flesh
Extra Flesh (really need a better name for this)
Summons 4 fleshy tendrils behind you that lash out at everything around them. After getting hit, they can inflict Ichor. Makes it so that you release Ichor when you get hit.
"The blood of gods flows in you."

Queen Slime
Crystal Core
Summons a medium size chunk of crystal at your mouse. This crystal has 300 HP, and can be damaged by both you and your enemies. When destroyed, it explodes into homing crystal shards, dealing about 80 base damage.
"Glimmers with the light of the Hallow."

The Twins
Duality
Splits your weapon's attack in two, multiplying damage by .75 and giving a lot of inaccuracy. But, all attacks inflict Ichor and Cursed Inferno. When using a weapon that can't be split in two, just makes all attacks inflict Ichor and Cursed Inferno.
"(no ideas for this one, please give me ideas)"

Skeletron Prime
Sawblade Kit
Creates a circular saw at the cursor, which rapidly deals damage and lowers the defense of foes hit by it.
"A king from a hallowed place would love this."

The Destroyer
Build-A-Probe
Summons a probe that assists you in battle by charging at foes and firing lasers. Also summons a probe that lasts for 5 seconds when hit.
"Contains a small piece of grand machinery."

Plantera
Windswept Blossom
When striking foes, create 1-3 petals that float across the screen. When they either reach the end of the screen, or have traveled for 8 seconds, they home in on the nearest foe (or any foe tagged by a whip)
"A magical wind surrounds this beautiful flower at all times."

Empress of Light
Crown of Light
Creates an aurora of light that can absorb some damage, about 90. Takes 10 seconds to recharge.
"Shimmering light emits from the crown at all times."

Duke Fishron
Grand Dorsal Fin
While flying at full speed, you are surrounded by water that protects you from contact damage, and does 100 base damage when you strike a foe. Has a 3 second cooldown.
"The torn fin from the duke of the sea."

Pumpking
Dark Cloak
Occasionally, while attacking, summon a homing Flaming Scythe projectile.
"The harvest grows near."

Ice Queen
Frozen Cape
Stores icicles while attacking. After you gather 5 or you stop attacking, they fire out towards the cursor and inflict Frostbite, and pierce infinitely.
"Sits at a chill -96 degrees."

Golem
Lizhardian Trap Box
Become immune to all traps, and you can do a ground pound by double tapping Down.

Lunatic Cultist
Illusion's Revere
When hit, or when you deal 5000 damage, summon a clone of yourself that fires the weapon you are using for 10 seconds, dealing 25% damage. Summons an Ancient Vision when you are hit that dashes at foes.

Moon Squidward Lord
Cthulu's Might
Summons 6 blue tendrils to fight for you. They can lifesteal (albeit for very little), and grant immunity to moon Bite.

What do you think of this? Let me know!

 

[Asternove]

These are accessories that drop from bosses in all difficulties, with about a 1/3 chance. I will try to make them unique from each other, but you may see some more generic ones. This will also have certain powerful enemies drop accessories (mainly late game even minibosses.) These will have no crafting upgrades, so they are similar in that way to the expert accessories.

Eye of Cthulu
Piercing Contacts
When looking in an enemy's direction, they slowly begin to take more damage, decrease defense, and move slower. The longer you look, the stronger the effect.
"The terrifying lens of a beast of night"

King Slime
Crowned Jewel
Takes the form of a small crown on your head. While equipped, a jewel appears nearby that begins to float around you, up to 2 at once. These jewels have about 80 HP and stay around the cursor. They can block non piercing projectiles and take that damage for you. When they break, they split into around 4-5 homing shards of that jewel's color that deals 30 damage each and cannot pierce.
"The grand crown of a gelatinous monarch"

Now where have I seen this before

Eater of Worlds
Eater's Spine
Increases movement speed, acceleration, deceleration, and mining speed by 15 percent, along with periodically firing out Vile Spit at foes.
"A surprisingly light bone from the corrupted parasite"

Brain of Cthulu
The Master Plan
Increases max mana by 50, magic damage by 12%, and magic crit chance by 9%, but increases damage taken by 15%.
"The Brain's greatest idea, in physical form."

Skeletron
Cult's Curse
You summon a cascade of bones when struck, and occasionally launch a non piercing bone projectile at high speeds.
"The ancient cult's curse now rests on you."

Queen Bee
The Hive
Creates a small hive on your back, which constantly provides you with Well Fed and the Honey buff. When struck, stingers fly out.
"The bees place their trust in your care."

(skipping Deerclops since she is crossover content)

Wall of Flesh
Extra Flesh (really need a better name for this)
Summons 4 fleshy tendrils behind you that lash out at everything around them. After getting hit, they can inflict Ichor. Makes it so that you release Ichor when you get hit.
"The blood of gods flows in you."

Queen Slime
Crystal Core
Summons a medium size chunk of crystal at your mouse. This crystal has 300 HP, and can be damaged by both you and your enemies. When destroyed, it explodes into homing crystal shards, dealing about 80 base damage.
"Glimmers with the light of the Hallow."

The Twins
Duality
Splits your weapon's attack in two, multiplying damage by .75 and giving a lot of inaccuracy. But, all attacks inflict Ichor and Cursed Inferno. When using a weapon that can't be split in two, just makes all attacks inflict Ichor and Cursed Inferno.
"(no ideas for this one, please give me ideas)"

Skeletron Prime
Sawblade Kit
Creates a circular saw at the cursor, which rapidly deals damage and lowers the defense of foes hit by it.
"A king from a hallowed place would love this."

=)

The Destroyer
Build-A-Probe
Summons a probe that assists you in battle by charging at foes and firing lasers. Also summons a probe that lasts for 5 seconds when hit.
"Contains a small piece of grand machinery."

Plantera
Windswept Blossom
When striking foes, create 1-3 petals that float across the screen. When they either reach the end of the screen, or have traveled for 8 seconds, they home in on the nearest foe (or any foe tagged by a whip)
"A magical wind surrounds this beautiful flower at all times."

Empress of Light
Crown of Light
Creates an aurora of light that can absorb some damage, about 90. Takes 10 seconds to recharge.
"Shimmering light emits from the crown at all times."

Duke Fishron
Grand Dorsal Fin
While flying at full speed, you are surrounded by water that protects you from contact damage, and does 100 base damage when you strike a foe. Has a 3 second cooldown.
"The torn fin from the duke of the sea."

Pumpking
Dark Cloak
Occasionally, while attacking, summon a homing Flaming Scythe projectile.
"The harvest grows near."

Ice Queen
Frozen Cape
Stores icicles while attacking. After you gather 5 or you stop attacking, they fire out towards the cursor and inflict Frostbite, and pierce infinitely.
"Sits at a chill -96 degrees."

Golem
Lizhardian Trap Box
Become immune to all traps, and you can do a ground pound by double tapping Down.

Lunatic Cultist
Illusion's Revere
When hit, or when you deal 5000 damage, summon a clone of yourself that fires the weapon you are using for 10 seconds, dealing 25% damage. Summons an Ancient Vision when you are hit that dashes at foes.

Moon Squidward Lord
Cthulu's Might
Summons 6 blue tendrils to fight for you. They can lifesteal (albeit for very little), and grant immunity to moon Bite.

What do you think of this? Let me know!

They feel too cool for the game. Like, some of these should just be weapons. Most of these should be weapons.

 

[Nekohime]

These are accessories that drop from bosses in all difficulties, with about a 1/3 chance. I will try to make them unique from each other, but you may see some more generic ones. This will also have certain powerful enemies drop accessories (mainly late game even minibosses.) These will have no crafting upgrades, so they are similar in that way to the expert accessories.

Eye of Cthulu
Piercing Contacts
When looking in an enemy's direction, they slowly begin to take more damage, decrease defense, and move slower. The longer you look, the stronger the effect.
"The terrifying lens of a beast of night"

King Slime
Crowned Jewel
Takes the form of a small crown on your head. While equipped, a jewel appears nearby that begins to float around you, up to 2 at once. These jewels have about 80 HP and stay around the cursor. They can block non piercing projectiles and take that damage for you. When they break, they split into around 4-5 homing shards of that jewel's color that deals 30 damage each and cannot pierce.
"The grand crown of a gelatinous monarch"

Eater of Worlds
Eater's Spine
Increases movement speed, acceleration, deceleration, and mining speed by 15 percent, along with periodically firing out Vile Spit at foes.
"A surprisingly light bone from the corrupted parasite"

Brain of Cthulu
The Master Plan
Increases max mana by 50, magic damage by 12%, and magic crit chance by 9%, but increases damage taken by 15%.
"The Brain's greatest idea, in physical form."

Skeletron
Cult's Curse
You summon a cascade of bones when struck, and occasionally launch a non piercing bone projectile at high speeds.
"The ancient cult's curse now rests on you."

Queen Bee
The Hive
Creates a small hive on your back, which constantly provides you with Well Fed and the Honey buff. When struck, stingers fly out.
"The bees place their trust in your care."

(skipping Deerclops since she is crossover content)

Wall of Flesh
Extra Flesh (really need a better name for this)
Summons 4 fleshy tendrils behind you that lash out at everything around them. After getting hit, they can inflict Ichor. Makes it so that you release Ichor when you get hit.
"The blood of gods flows in you."

Queen Slime
Crystal Core
Summons a medium size chunk of crystal at your mouse. This crystal has 300 HP, and can be damaged by both you and your enemies. When destroyed, it explodes into homing crystal shards, dealing about 80 base damage.
"Glimmers with the light of the Hallow."

The Twins
Duality
Splits your weapon's attack in two, multiplying damage by .75 and giving a lot of inaccuracy. But, all attacks inflict Ichor and Cursed Inferno. When using a weapon that can't be split in two, just makes all attacks inflict Ichor and Cursed Inferno.
"(no ideas for this one, please give me ideas)"

Skeletron Prime
Sawblade Kit
Creates a circular saw at the cursor, which rapidly deals damage and lowers the defense of foes hit by it.
"A king from a hallowed place would love this."

The Destroyer
Build-A-Probe
Summons a probe that assists you in battle by charging at foes and firing lasers. Also summons a probe that lasts for 5 seconds when hit.
"Contains a small piece of grand machinery."

Plantera
Windswept Blossom
When striking foes, create 1-3 petals that float across the screen. When they either reach the end of the screen, or have traveled for 8 seconds, they home in on the nearest foe (or any foe tagged by a whip)
"A magical wind surrounds this beautiful flower at all times."

Empress of Light
Crown of Light
Creates an aurora of light that can absorb some damage, about 90. Takes 10 seconds to recharge.
"Shimmering light emits from the crown at all times."

Duke Fishron
Grand Dorsal Fin
While flying at full speed, you are surrounded by water that protects you from contact damage, and does 100 base damage when you strike a foe. Has a 3 second cooldown.
"The torn fin from the duke of the sea."

Pumpking
Dark Cloak
Occasionally, while attacking, summon a homing Flaming Scythe projectile.
"The harvest grows near."

Ice Queen
Frozen Cape
Stores icicles while attacking. After you gather 5 or you stop attacking, they fire out towards the cursor and inflict Frostbite, and pierce infinitely.
"Sits at a chill -96 degrees."

Golem
Lizhardian Trap Box
Become immune to all traps, and you can do a ground pound by double tapping Down.

Lunatic Cultist
Illusion's Revere
When hit, or when you deal 5000 damage, summon a clone of yourself that fires the weapon you are using for 10 seconds, dealing 25% damage. Summons an Ancient Vision when you are hit that dashes at foes.

Moon Squidward Lord
Cthulu's Might
Summons 6 blue tendrils to fight for you. They can lifesteal (albeit for very little), and grant immunity to moon Bite.

What do you think of this? Let me know!

Completely unneeded really.
Every boss drops one accessory in expert mode already. And they are all pretty good.
In master mode they drop pets and mounts. as well as Gold Tropheys.

 

[MoultonLava]

Completely unneeded really.
Every boss drops one accessory in expert mode already. And they are all pretty good.
In master mode they drop pets and mounts. as well as Gold Tropheys.

This is in all difficulites, not just Expert+.

 

[77ForumBone]

This is in all difficulites, not just Expert+.

Won't that reduce the risk versus reward philosophy, though? It's a good idea, but it's a bit pointless. If these are going to be added, they should be master-exclusive. And even that is a bit shaky.

 

[The Rope God🌳]

I'm getting Fargo's vibes here.
Expert already gives accessories, this isn't needed.

 

[Hickory]

A lot of these fall under the trap of being accessories with built-in attacks. Outside of challenge runs, I don't think anyone uses that kind of accessory, and even for their few fans, you're never really going to equip more than one. Passive damage can be nice, but accessory slots don't come cheap, and most of these don't feel like they have a unique purpose worthy of taking up a slot when other options for that niche already exist and it's a niche you can already fill without an accessory slot by just using a minion.

Most of the other accessories have effects that require the player to get hit, which I just don't think are particularly good game design or especially useful. If you're playing well, they just aren't going to do much for you, and on higher difficulties you can trigger them less and less often without dying. Accessories of this type are polarizing to balance, only really useful to melee players with huge amounts of defense, and even then fall off on higher difficulties.

I don't think 'accessories dropped from bosses that are themed after them' is something the game is lacking, and none of these accessories appeal to me as worthy designs in their own rite.