Town NPC
Pirate happiness and housing (1.4.5)
The Pirate is happiest in the Ocean next to the Angler, the Tavernkeep and the Princess: price 0.75×. Neighbours it likes: the Angler and Tavernkeep. It dislikes the Underground / Cavern / Underworld; hates living near the Guide. Unlock: Arrives after a Pirate Invasion is defeated. As a vendor it sells the pylon of the biome you stand in once another NPC lives nearby.
Best spot: 0.75×
Pirate preferences
Likes
Ocean
Angler (loves)
Tavernkeep
Guide
Stylist| Likes (bold = loves) | Dislikes (bold = hates) | |
|---|---|---|
| Biomes | Ocean | Underground / Cavern / Underworld |
| Neighbours | Angler, Tavernkeep | Guide, Stylist |
Other NPCs that like the Pirate: Stylist and Cyborg.
Other NPCs that dislike the Pirate: Dye Trader and Golfer.
Price in each biome
With the Angler, Tavernkeep and Princess as neighbours, this is the price multiplier in every biome:
| Biome | Price |
|---|---|
 Forest | 0.78× |
 Desert | 0.78× |
 Snow | 0.78× |
 Jungle | 0.78× |
| Ocean | 0.75× |
 Hallow | 0.78× |
 Glowing Mushroom | 0.78× |
 Underground / Cavern / Underworld | 0.82× |
How to get the Pirate
Arrives after a Pirate Invasion is defeated.
What the Pirate does
Sells the Cannon, Cannonballs and pirate-themed items.
Try the Pirate in the calculator
All NPCs: town NPC list · happiness chart · Pirate on the Terraria Wiki
Questions players ask
How do I get the Pirate?
Arrives after a Pirate Invasion is defeated.
Where should the Pirate live?
In the Ocean, next to the Angler, Tavernkeep and Princess, for a 0.75× price.
Who does the Pirate hate?
Guide. It dislikes Stylist.
Does the Pirate sell a pylon?
Yes: the pylon of the biome you stand in, once another NPC lives nearby (1.4.5 removed the happiness requirement).