Town NPC
Tavernkeep happiness and housing (1.4.5)
The Tavernkeep is happiest in the Hallow next to the Demolitionist, the Goblin Tinkerer and the Princess: price 0.75×. Neighbours it likes: the Demolitionist and Goblin Tinkerer. It dislikes the Snow; hates living near the Dye Trader. Unlock: Find him in the world after the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu is dead, and talk to him. It is not a pylon vendor, so its happiness only changes prices and dialogue.
Best spot: 0.75×
Tavernkeep preferences
Likes
Hallow
Demolitionist (loves)
Goblin Tinkerer
Dislikes
Snow
Dye Trader (hates)
Guide
| Likes (bold = loves) | Dislikes (bold = hates) | |
|---|---|---|
| Biomes | Hallow | Snow |
| Neighbours | Demolitionist, Goblin Tinkerer | Dye Trader, Guide |
Other NPCs that like the Tavernkeep: Demolitionist and Pirate.
Other NPCs that dislike the Tavernkeep: Angler and Stylist.
Price in each biome
With the Demolitionist, Goblin Tinkerer and Princess as neighbours, this is the price multiplier in every biome:
| Biome | Price |
|---|---|
 Forest | 0.78× |
 Desert | 0.78× |
| Snow | 0.82× |
 Jungle | 0.78× |
 Ocean | 0.78× |
| Hallow | 0.75× |
 Glowing Mushroom | 0.78× |
 Underground / Cavern / Underworld | 0.78× |
How to get the Tavernkeep
Find him in the world after the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu is dead, and talk to him.
What the Tavernkeep does
Runs the Old One's Army event and trades sentry gear for Defender Medals.
Try the Tavernkeep in the calculator
All NPCs: town NPC list · happiness chart · Tavernkeep on the Terraria Wiki
Questions players ask
How do I get the Tavernkeep?
Find him in the world after the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu is dead, and talk to him.
Where should the Tavernkeep live?
In the Hallow, next to the Demolitionist, Goblin Tinkerer and Princess, for a 0.75× price.
Who does the Tavernkeep hate?
Dye Trader. It dislikes Guide.
Does the Tavernkeep sell a pylon?
No, the Tavernkeep is not one of the pylon vendors.