Town NPC
Steampunker happiness and housing (1.4.5)
The Steampunker is happiest in the Desert next to the Painter, the Cyborg and the Princess: price 0.75×. Neighbours it likes: the Cyborg and Painter. It dislikes the Jungle. Unlock: Arrives after any mechanical boss is defeated. As a vendor it sells the pylon of the biome you stand in once another NPC lives nearby.
Best spot: 0.75×
Steampunker preferences
Dislikes
Jungle
Dryad
Wizard
Party Girl
| Likes (bold = loves) | Dislikes (bold = hates) | |
|---|---|---|
| Biomes | Desert | Jungle |
| Neighbours | Cyborg, Painter | Dryad, Wizard, Party Girl |
Other NPCs that like the Steampunker: Arms Dealer and Cyborg.
Other NPCs that dislike the Steampunker: Guide and Dye Trader.
Price in each biome
With the Painter, Cyborg and Princess as neighbours, this is the price multiplier in every biome:
| Biome | Price |
|---|---|
 Forest | 0.78× |
 Desert | 0.75× |
 Snow | 0.78× |
| Jungle | 0.82× |
 Ocean | 0.78× |
 Hallow | 0.78× |
 Glowing Mushroom | 0.78× |
 Underground / Cavern / Underworld | 0.78× |
How to get the Steampunker
Arrives after any mechanical boss is defeated.
What the Steampunker does
Sells the Clentaminator, its solutions and the Jetpack.
Try the Steampunker in the calculator
All NPCs: town NPC list · happiness chart · Steampunker on the Terraria Wiki
Questions players ask
How do I get the Steampunker?
Arrives after any mechanical boss is defeated.
Where should the Steampunker live?
In the Desert, next to the Painter, Cyborg and Princess, for a 0.75× price.
Who does the Steampunker hate?
No NPC is hated by the Steampunker. It dislikes Dryad, Wizard and Party Girl.
Does the Steampunker sell a pylon?
Yes: the pylon of the biome you stand in, once another NPC lives nearby (1.4.5 removed the happiness requirement).