Town NPC
Angler happiness and housing (1.4.5)
The Angler is happiest in the Ocean next to the Demolitionist, the Party Girl and the Tax Collector: price 0.78×. Neighbours it likes: the Demolitionist, Party Girl and Tax Collector. It dislikes the Desert; hates living near the Tavernkeep. Unlock: Find him asleep at the Ocean and talk to him. It is not a pylon vendor, so its happiness only changes prices and dialogue.
Best spot: 0.78×
Angler preferences
Likes
Dislikes
Desert
Tavernkeep (hates)
| Likes (bold = loves) | Dislikes (bold = hates) | |
|---|---|---|
| Biomes | Ocean | Desert |
| Neighbours | Demolitionist, Party Girl, Tax Collector | Tavernkeep |
Other NPCs that like the Angler: Golfer and Pirate.
Other NPCs that dislike the Angler: Merchant, Zoologist and Dryad.
Price in each biome
With the Demolitionist, Party Girl and Tax Collector as neighbours, this is the price multiplier in every biome:
| Biome | Price |
|---|---|
 Forest | 0.83× |
| Desert | 0.88× |
 Snow | 0.83× |
 Jungle | 0.83× |
 Ocean | 0.78× |
 Hallow | 0.83× |
 Glowing Mushroom | 0.83× |
 Underground / Cavern / Underworld | 0.83× |
How to get the Angler
Find him asleep at the Ocean and talk to him.
What the Angler does
Gives a daily fishing quest and pays out fishing gear for each quest fish.
Try the Angler in the calculator
All NPCs: town NPC list · happiness chart · Angler on the Terraria Wiki
Questions players ask
How do I get the Angler?
Find him asleep at the Ocean and talk to him.
Where should the Angler live?
In the Ocean, next to the Demolitionist, Party Girl and Tax Collector, for a 0.78× price.
Who does the Angler hate?
Tavernkeep.
Does the Angler sell a pylon?
No, the Angler is not one of the pylon vendors.