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In the visual world of Terraria, appearance is everything. Players obsess over the looks of their environment, their houses, and their character. Cosmetic or Vanity items are a great way for players to obtain a unique and interesting look for their character while still wearing valuable armor and gear.

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There are dozens of cosmetic items that appear in the game ranging from simple hats to entire costumes. From Halloween events to updates the developers have introduced a variety of unique and iconic looks for players to use. In no particular order, here are some of the best that the game has to offer.

Updated December 18, 2022 by Maya Sattar: Fashion and aesthetic appearances are important to any game, especially Terraria, so players can explore their world in style! There are plenty of cosmetic items and vanity sets to discover in Terraria, and an outfit guaranteed to suit every player's desires.

This list previously mentioned some of the more interesting cosmetic items and how to obtain them. It seemed appropriate to mention a few more. Many of these new additions require participating in seasonal events like Halloween or obtaining certain crafting materials. From the Space Creature xenomorph to the mythical Unicorn, these are some of the best vanity sets to wear in Terraria.

19 Silly Sunflower

Terraria, Sunflower outfit

Sunflowers are a sunny staple in Terraria and can brighten up any player's day. When in the vicinity of the player, they get the 'Happy' buff, which increases their movement speed and decreases the monster spawn rate. Why wouldn't the player want to dress up as one?!

For players that want to live out their flora dreams, the Silly Sunflower set can be purchased from the Clothier NPC for nine gold, but only when a Party is active.

18 Mermaid

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Ever wanted to become a mermaid? The Mermaid vanity set in Terraria lets that dream become a reality! It comprises the Seashell Hairpin, Mermaid Adornment, and Mermaid Tail to let that dream become a reality and transform into an aquatic beauty.

All the player needs to do to obtain this stunning set is complete daily fishing quests for the Angler NPC, and it will eventually randomly be given as a reward. The Mermaid Tail transforms the player's legs and walking animation, so they look as though they are sliding.

17 Unicorn

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Unicorns are rare and mythical creatures in normal circumstances, and they are even rarer in Terraria. The Unicorn set is made up of the Unicorn Mask, Unicorn Shirt, and Unicorn Pants.

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The only method of obtaining this vanity set is through Goodie Bags, dropped by enemies during Halloween seasonal events, with a 5.26% chance of appearing. Pair the unicorn vanity set with the Blessed Apple unicorn mount for double the magic!

16 Mushroom

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Pop culture references are a great addition to any game, and Terraria is full of them! This next vanity set pays homage to the Nintendo franchise, Mario, and the character Toad.

The Mushroom vanity set is undoubtedly an interesting one and is made up of the Mushroom Hat, Mushroom Shirt, and Mushroom Pants, turning the player into Toad himself. It can only be found underground in the Mushroom Chests in the Glowing Mushroom Biome.

15 Karate Tortoise

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Terraria features many pop culture references, and the next up is the Karate Tortoise, referencing the cult classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

This vanity set is another one limited to the Halloween seasonal event and drops from Goodie Bags with a 5.26% chance. Wearing it turns the player into one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Leonardo. The male and female variants of the set are exactly the same.

14 Ancient

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The Ancient set is one of the best vanity items Terraria has in hard mode. It comprises the Ancient Headdress, Ancient Garments, and the Ancient Slacks. It bears a resemblance to the ancient Egyptian god of Anubis.

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Players wanting this vanity set must craft it at the Loom. Each piece of the set will need the following ingredients 15 Silk and 5 Ancient Cloth. Silk is obtained from cobwebs and Ancient Cloth can rarely spawn from Ghouls. Fortunately, its only use in the game is to craft this particular vanity set or be sold.

13 Dr. Man Fly

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The Dr. Man Fly set is one of the trickier Terraria vanity items to obtain. It is comprised of the Dr. Man Fly Mask and Dr. Man Fly’s Lab Coat. Both items are of green rarity and can be acquired under the right circumstances.

Players must defeat the Dr. Man Fly during the Solar Eclipse Event in Hardmode. The Dr. Man Fly appears after defeating Plantera and is a relatively slow traveler. The Solar Eclipse is a random event that rarely occurs at dawn after a mechanical boss has been defeated. Using a Solar Tablet will also work, and these fragments can be found from killing enemies in the Jungle Temple.

12 Martian Uniform

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The Martian Uniform set is one of the best vanity items Terraria has. It has three pieces, comprised of the Martian Uniform Helmet, the Martian Uniform Torso, and the Martian Uniform Pants. They’re not terribly difficult to obtain, but do require specific circumstances to even appear.

These items drop from aliens during the Martian Madness event. After the player defeats the Golem, a Martian Prob may rarely spawn in the Space layer of the map. If the player encounters it and lets it get away, the event begins. There is a 0.5% chance each item will drop from the Martians that are killed.

11 Space Creature

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The Space Creature set is one of the eerie Terraria vanity items that exist in the game. Meant to resemble the Xenomorph from the movie Alien, it comprises of three parts: the Mask, Shirt, and Pants.

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Each piece is only obtainable from Goodie Bags during Halloween. There is a 5.26% chance of appearing whenever one is opened. Goodies Bags have a 1.25% of dropping from any enemy killed during Halloween.

10 Ninja

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On the Nintendo 3DS version of Terraria, players can obtain the Ninja vanity set. It is identical to the Ninja Armor, except for having no Defense or set bonuses, and is worn in the Social slot for aesthetic purposes. It comprises the Ninja Hood, Ninja Shirt, and Ninja Pants.

The vanity pieces can only be obtained from a Lepus in the Nintendo 3DS version. There is a 3% chance each item will drop. The Lepus can be summoned via the Suspicious Looking Egg that drops from Corrupt Bunnies and Disaster Bunnies during the Easter event.

9 Timeless Traveler

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The Timeless Traveler set was introduced during the Journey’s End Vanity Contest. Designed by DisRicardo. It looks like a plague doctor sporting antlers, mana orbs, and a gray robe. It sort of resembles the Leshy from The Witcher 3 if it was wearing a robe.

These items can only be obtained in a Corruption biome that’s either naturally occurring or artificial biome. The pieces required large amounts of Silk, Rotten Chunk, Black Dye, and Bone to craft at a Loom.

8 Creeper

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There’s a good reason why Terraria is often referred to as the 2D Minecraft. Both feature procedurally-generated worlds to explore with an infinite number of things to build and do. As an homage to the 3D crafting classic, Terraria's developers, Re-Logic, introduced the Creeper costume for Halloween 2013.

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The Creeper costume can only be obtained during Halloween where each piece has a 5.26% chance of appearing in a Goodie Bag. The costume bears a few subtle differences from the Minecraft creature. Namely, it has arms to accommodate the human wearing it and doesn’t explode in proximity to enemies.

7 Solar & Lunar Cultist

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At the heart of Terraria is a story of old gods and the beings that worship them. The player can now pretend to be one of those crazed individuals that wish to summon the Moon Lord, with two different cosmetic sets: the Lunar and Solar Cultist sets.

To obtain these outfits, the player must first defeat the Lunatic Cultist. Afterward, the Clothier will sell the Solar Cultist set if it’s daytime. If players want to actually look like the Lunar devotees that reside at the Dungeon entrance, they can purchase the Lunar Cultist robes from the Clothier at nighttime. Both outfits cost 20 gold, so they won't break the bank.

6 Floret Protector

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The Floret Protector set is a rather unique concept. The player essentially becomes a flower residing in a bio-containment suit to give it mobility and protection. This allows the player to explore the world and interact with it on a level it couldn’t as a simple flower.

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This set was introduced as part of the Journey’s End Vanity Contest. It was submitted by yikescloud. It requires Glass, Dirt Block, Silk, and a Daybloom to craft at a Loom. Interestingly, the flower bears little resemblance to a Daybloom.

5 Horned God

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The Horned God set is a reference to the unit of the same name in the Age of Wonders series of video games. The tooltip for this costume states “Remnant of an age of wonders.” It’s essentially a bearded individual with antlers and a brown robe.

The item is of pink rarity, making it less than common to find. It can be sold by the Traveling Merchant for a varying price. It can also drop from the three Hardmode mechanical bosses; The Destroyer, The Twins, and Skeletron Prime.

4 Capricorn

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The Capricorn set is another costume that appeared in the Journey’s End Vanity Contest. This one was submitted by R-MK. It’s unique on this list, as the player can morph between having legs or a tail.

To obtain the Capricorn set, players will need Silk, Fallen Star, Silver Dye, and Coral to produce it at a Loom. It can be a tricky set to obtain as Fallen Stars appear to fall at night, before disappearing at dawn. Fallen Stars are signaled by the sound effect they produce.

3 Wanderer

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The Wanderer outfit was included as part of the Journey’s End Vanity Contest. The design was conceived by crowflux. It’s essentially a depiction of a Ronin with the traditional Japanese Yukata and Jingasa hat. It also features a glowing orb of fireflies.

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The outfit can be crafted with Silk, Clay Blocks, and Fireflies when using a Loom. Some fans believe that the outfit and more specifically the fireflies are a reference to the classic anime Grave of the Fireflies.

2 TV Head

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This quirky costume is without a doubt, one of the best vanity sets in Terraria. It was a design submitted by Dr.Zootsuit in the Journey’s End Vanity Contest. It sees the player wearing a suave black suit with a red tie, sporting a pixilated TV for a head. The screen’s colors will change depending on where the player is located and the activity they’re doing in this sandbox game.

The outfit is crafted at a Loom using Silk, Purple Dye, Glass, and Wire. It’s a fun and innovative costume due to the screen’s mechanics. When in the Corruption or Graveyard, the TV will turn off and has a purple smiley face when around NPCs in a town, with six potential states it can be in.

1 Plaguebringer

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The Plaguebringer is the final set introduced in the Journey’s End Vanity Contest, designed by SodaHunter. It features a horned skull with a regal dark cloak and fire that burns on the costume’s back. The player can change the color of the flames by applying different dyes to the cloak.

It’s the antithesis of the Timeless Traveler set, due to the fact its ingredients can only be found in the Crimson, whereas the Timeless Traveler is in the Corruption. It takes Silk, Black Dye, Bone, and Vertebra at a Loom to craft, and is the best vanity set in the game, and not difficult to obtain.

Terraria is available to play on PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android devices.

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