Town NPC
Mechanic happiness and housing (1.4.5)
The Mechanic is happiest in the Snow next to the Goblin Tinkerer, the Cyborg and the Princess: price 0.75×. Neighbours it likes: the Goblin Tinkerer and Cyborg. It dislikes the Underground / Cavern / Underworld; hates living near the Clothier. Unlock: Find her tied up in the Dungeon and talk to her. As a vendor it sells the pylon of the biome you stand in once another NPC lives nearby.
Best spot: 0.75×
Mechanic preferences
Likes
Snow
Goblin Tinkerer (loves)
Cyborg
Dislikes
Underground / Cavern / Underworld
Clothier (hates)
Arms Dealer
| Likes (bold = loves) | Dislikes (bold = hates) | |
|---|---|---|
| Biomes | Snow | Underground / Cavern / Underworld |
| Neighbours | Goblin Tinkerer, Cyborg | Clothier, Arms Dealer |
Other NPCs that like the Mechanic: Demolitionist and Goblin Tinkerer.
Other NPCs that dislike the Mechanic: Clothier and Tax Collector.
Price in each biome
With the Goblin Tinkerer, Cyborg and Princess as neighbours, this is the price multiplier in every biome:
| Biome | Price |
|---|---|
 Forest | 0.78× |
 Desert | 0.78× |
| Snow | 0.75× |
 Jungle | 0.78× |
 Ocean | 0.78× |
 Hallow | 0.78× |
 Glowing Mushroom | 0.78× |
| Underground / Cavern / Underworld | 0.82× |
How to get the Mechanic
Find her tied up in the Dungeon and talk to her.
What the Mechanic does
Sells wire, wrenches, switches and other mechanism parts.
Try the Mechanic in the calculator
All NPCs: town NPC list · happiness chart · Mechanic on the Terraria Wiki
Questions players ask
How do I get the Mechanic?
Find her tied up in the Dungeon and talk to her.
Where should the Mechanic live?
In the Snow, next to the Goblin Tinkerer, Cyborg and Princess, for a 0.75× price.
Who does the Mechanic hate?
Clothier. It dislikes Arms Dealer.
Does the Mechanic sell a pylon?
Yes: the pylon of the biome you stand in, once another NPC lives nearby (1.4.5 removed the happiness requirement).