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Pirate Invasion

Flying Dutchman (Terraria 1.4.5)

Flying Dutchman is one of the 14 event bosses in Terraria 1.4.5 (Pirate Invasion), #10 of 33 in our order. Summon: Use a Pirate Map (dropped by Ocean enemies in Hardmode) to start a Pirate Invasion. HP: 8,000 Classic / 13,600 Expert / 20,400 Master; base defense 100. Key drops: Coin Gun, Lucky Coin, Discount Card and Pirate Staff. Beating it unlocks the Pirate moves in after a Pirate Invasion is beaten. It becomes available after Wall of Flesh.

Flying Dutchman

Flying Dutchman stats

8,000HP Classic
13,600HP Expert
20,400HP Master
100Defense

Health counts its four cannons together.

StatClassicExpertMaster
Health8,00013,60020,400

Base defense 100.

How to summon Flying Dutchman

Pirate MapPirate Map

Use a Pirate Map (dropped by Ocean enemies in Hardmode) to start a Pirate Invasion.

Why fight it at this point

Available any time in Hardmode; the invasion's loot includes the Discount Card and Lucky Coin.

What Flying Dutchman drops

Coin GunCoin Gun
Lucky CoinLucky Coin
Discount CardDiscount Card
Pirate StaffPirate Staff
CutlassCutlass

Drop rates and mode-only items differ between Classic and Expert or Master (treasure bags). Full drop table on the Terraria Wiki.

Tip

Destroy its four cannons; the ship itself cannot be damaged directly.

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Questions players ask

How do I summon Flying Dutchman?

Use a Pirate Map (dropped by Ocean enemies in Hardmode) to start a Pirate Invasion.

How much HP does Flying Dutchman have in Master mode?

20,400 HP (its four cannons together). Classic: 8,000, Expert: 13,600.

What does Flying Dutchman drop?

Coin Gun, Lucky Coin, Discount Card, Pirate Staff and Cutlass. The wiki lists the exact chances.

What should I do after Flying Dutchman?

Go back to the main path: the boss order checker shows what is next.

Data: Terraria 1.4.5 facts from the Terraria Wiki (terraria.wiki.gg, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), checked 14 October 2026 against patch 1.4.5.8. Text and tools are our own. Wrong number? Tell us.

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