Town NPC
Wizard happiness and housing (1.4.5)
The Wizard is happiest in the Hallow next to the Merchant, the Golfer and the Princess: price 0.75×. Neighbours it likes: the Golfer and Merchant. It dislikes the Ocean; hates living near the Cyborg. Unlock: In Hardmode, find him tied up in the Cavern layer and talk to him. As a vendor it sells the pylon of the biome you stand in once another NPC lives nearby.
Best spot: 0.75×
Wizard preferences
Dislikes
Ocean
Cyborg (hates)
Witch Doctor
| Likes (bold = loves) | Dislikes (bold = hates) | |
|---|---|---|
| Biomes | Hallow | Ocean |
| Neighbours | Golfer, Merchant | Cyborg, Witch Doctor |
Other NPCs that like the Wizard: Nurse and Party Girl.
Other NPCs that dislike the Wizard: Steampunker and Cyborg.
Price in each biome
With the Merchant, Golfer 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 | 0.82× |
 Hallow | 0.75× |
 Glowing Mushroom | 0.78× |
 Underground / Cavern / Underworld | 0.78× |
How to get the Wizard
In Hardmode, find him tied up in the Cavern layer and talk to him.
What the Wizard does
Sells magic items such as the Crystal Ball and Ice Rod.
Try the Wizard in the calculator
All NPCs: town NPC list · happiness chart · Wizard on the Terraria Wiki
Questions players ask
How do I get the Wizard?
In Hardmode, find him tied up in the Cavern layer and talk to him.
Where should the Wizard live?
In the Hallow, next to the Merchant, Golfer and Princess, for a 0.75× price.
Who does the Wizard hate?
Cyborg. It dislikes Witch Doctor.
Does the Wizard sell a pylon?
Yes: the pylon of the biome you stand in, once another NPC lives nearby (1.4.5 removed the happiness requirement).