Neptune's Shell

Neptune's Shell is a Hardmode accessory that aids performance underwater (and in other liquids) by granting indefinite breathing time underwater, swimming via the key, and eliminating the slow movement speed usually caused by water. Entering water with this accessory equipped transforms the player into Merfolk form. While in this form, the breath meter will not display (nor will it decrease), therefore effectively preventing drowning.
* On the , Neptune's Shell can only be obtained as a drop. It has a / chance to be dropped by a Creature from the Deep during a Solar Eclipse event.
* On the , Neptune's Shell can only be obtained through crafting in versions earlier than version 1.4.4. Neptune's Shell can now be obtained as a drop from a Creature from the Deep.
Neptune's Shell can be considered an upgrade from the Diving Gear in most respects, but lacks the extra mobility on ice of the Arctic Diving Gear and the extra lighting underwater of the Jellyfish Necklace.
== Crafting ==
=== Recipes ===
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== Notes ==
* Swimming speed nears that of flying through air with wings.
* Swimming in honey activates all the perks of Merfolk but does not allow the player to move at full speed, as Honey naturally slows players.
* Neptune's Shell does not function in lava, regardless if the player is immune or not.
* Landing in and "jumping" from water alone (by swimming up past the surface), without touching land, does not reset flight time for wings or variants of Rocket Boots.
* The Merfolk form is affected by dyes.
* The Merfolk effect takes priority over the benefits of Moon Charm and its upgrades, causing the player to lose Werewolf's bonuses while in water.
* Neptune's Shell can also be equipped as a vanity accessory, which causes the Merfolk form to appear regardless of whether the player is in water. This is merely the appearance of the Merfolk, the buff will not take effect while it is equipped as a vanity (meaning caution should be taken when in water, as the player will need to watch their breath meter).
* Wearing a Fish Bowl will activate the Merfolk buff.
== Tips ==
* Half of the ingredients can be obtained pre-Hardmode, so it pays to collect them as early as possible.
* An easier/faster way to get the Neptune's Shell is by placing a Water Candle and/or consuming the Battle Potion because the Solar Eclipse does not have a set spawn rate.
== Trivia ==
* The name of the item refers to , Roman god of the sea.
* The player in merfolk form resembles the Zombie Merman and Icy Merman enemies.
== History ==