Traveling Merchant
- Item (Quantity)Rate
- Peddler's Hat(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)100%
- Bullet
- Pulse Bolt
Hurt | |
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Killed |
- Internal NPC ID: 368
- Internal Projectile ID: 14, 357
“A thrift shop? No, I am only selling the highest quality items on the market.
— The Traveling Merchant
The Traveling Merchant is a unique NPC vendor who randomly visits the player's town for one day. His inventory is randomized and different every visit, selling (Old-gen console version) 4–10 (average 5.47; see below for details) different items listed below.
In order for the Traveling Merchant to spawn, at least 2 other NPCs must already be present. The Guide counts as one of these, but the Old Man and Skeleton Merchant(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) do not[1]. He will not spawn during Solar Eclipses, the Goblin Army, Frost Legion, Pirate Invasion, or Martian Madness[2]. He does not require his own house in order to spawn, and will instead spawn next to NPCs, including town pets, spending the day walking around them.
Once the criteria are met, the Traveling Merchant has a 22.12% chance of spawning each day, appearing at a random time between 4:30 AM and 12:00 PM. The chances of him spawning are always the same regardless if the player is sleeping. He leaves the same day at 6:00 PM, but can only do so once he is off-screen. He despawns if the world is vacated any time after he spawns.
(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) If threatened by enemies, the Traveling Merchant will defend himself with a Revolver. Once Hardmode begins, he upgrades to a Pulse Bow.
Items sold
Due to elaborate randomizer functions and dependencies upon several variables, it is nearly impossible to state an exact chance of an item being sold by the Traveling Merchant.[3] However, it is possible to group them in six rarity "slots", ranging from "Common" to "Extraordinarily Rare". Note that these slots do not correspond to the Traveling Merchant's shop inventory slots – all sold items might be from only one slot. They are only meant to provide a rough, comparative estimate of an item's rarity. Each shop slot will roll a 1/n chance for every possible item where n is 100 × the rarity slot. This chance is affected by luck, more specifically the luckiest player currently in the world. When multiple items pass this chance, of the item that was tested, the latest will be the selected.
Within the slots, items higher in the list below have a marginally higher chance of being sold, e.g., the Companion Cube(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) is sold slightly more often than the Water Gun (on average), because it is higher in the list.
(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) The Traveling Merchant always sells exactly one painting, which is always in his last inventory slot.
Common
Item | Cost | Availability
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Yuuma, The Blue Tiger(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | |
Sunshine of Israpony(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | |
Do Not Eat the Vile Mushroom!(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | |
Parsec Pals(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | |
Cheesy Pizza Poster(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | |
Duality(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | |
Benny Warhol(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | |
Kargoh's Summon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | |
Stopwatch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 5 GC | |
Lifeform Analyzer(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 5 GC | |
DPS Meter(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 5 GC | |
Lawn Flamingo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 5 GC | |
Pink Team Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 SC | Only selling one color of Team Blocks at maximum |
Pink Team Platform(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 SC | Always when selling Pink Team Blocks |
Yellow Team Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 SC | Only selling one color of Team Blocks at maximum |
Yellow Team Platform(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 SC | Always when selling Yellow Team Blocks |
Green Team Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 SC | Only selling one color of Team Blocks at maximum |
Green Team Platform(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 SC | Always when selling Green Team Blocks |
Blue Team Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 SC | Only selling one color of Team Blocks at maximum |
Blue Team Platform(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 SC | Always when selling Blue Team Blocks |
Red Team Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 SC | Only selling one color of Team Blocks at maximum |
Red Team Platform(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 SC | Always when selling Red Team Blocks |
White Team Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 SC | Only selling one color of Team Blocks at maximum |
White Team Platform(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 SC | Always when selling White Team Blocks |
Dynasty Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 50 CC | |
Red Dynasty Shingles(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 50 CC | Always when selling Dynasty Wood |
Blue Dynasty Shingles(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 50 CC | Always when selling Dynasty Wood |
Fancy Dishes(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 20 SC | |
Chalice(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | |
Zebra Skin(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | |
Leopard Skin(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | |
Tiger Skin(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | |
Pho(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 75 SC | Only on (Old-gen console version) |
Pad Thai(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 55 SC | Only on (Old-gen console version) |
Sake(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 5 SC | |
Uncommon
Item | Cost | Availability
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The Bereaved(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | When in a Constant world |
The Strongman(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | When in a Constant world |
The Firestarter(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | When in a Constant world |
The Gentleman Scientist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | When in a Constant world |
Ultrabright Torch(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 3 SC | |
Katana(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 10 GC (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 2 SC50 CC (Old-gen console version) |
When not in Don't dig up(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) or Get fixed boi(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) worlds |
Keybrand | 10 GC | When in Don't dig up(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) or Get fixed boi(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) worlds |
Presserator(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 10 GC | |
Portable Cement Mixer(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 10 GC | |
Paint Sprayer(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 10 GC | |
Extendo Grip(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 10 GC | |
Brick Layer(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 10 GC | |
Pad Thai(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 55 SC | Only on (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) |
Rare
Item | Cost | Availability
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The Season(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | After defeating Frost Legion |
Snowfellas(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | After defeating Frost Legion |
Cursed Saint(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | After defeating Frost Legion |
Cold Snap(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | After defeating Frost Legion |
Acorns(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 SC | After defeating Frost Legion |
Moonman & Company(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 3 GC | After defeating Moon Lord |
The Truth Is Up There(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC | After defeating Martian Madness |
Martia Lisa(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC | After defeating Martian Madness |
Castle Marsberg(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC | After defeating Martian Madness |
Not a Kid, nor a Squid(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 3 GC | After defeating Moon Lord |
Code 2(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 25 GC | After defeating any mechanical boss |
Code 1(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 5 GC | After defeating the Eye of Cthulhu |
Gray Zapinator(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 17 GC | During pre-Hardmode after defeating the Eye of Cthulhu, Eater of Worlds/Brain of Cthulhu, Queen Bee, or Skeletron |
Orange Zapinator(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 GC | During Hardmode |
Pretty Pink Ribbon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 15 GC | |
Pretty Pink Dress(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 20 GC | Always when selling Pretty Pink Ribbon |
Pretty Pink Stockings(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 20 GC | Always when selling Pretty Pink Ribbon |
Fake Unicorn Horn(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC50 SC | |
Heart Hairpin(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC | |
Star Hairpin(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC | |
Fedora(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC50 SC | |
Goblorc Ears(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC50 SC | |
Vulkelf Ears(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC50 SC | |
Panda Ears(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC50 SC | |
Devil Horns(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC50 SC | |
Demon Horns(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC50 SC | |
Raynebro's Hood(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | |
Raynebro's Hoodie(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | Always when selling Raynebro's Hood |
Raynebro's Pants(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | Always when selling Raynebro's Hood |
Star Princess Crown(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 GC | |
Star Princess Dress(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 50 GC | Always when selling Star Princess Crown |
Celestial Wand(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 PC | Always when selling Star Princess Crown |
Master Gamer's Jacket(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 5 GC | |
Master Gamer's Pants(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 5 GC | Always when selling Master Gamer's Jacket |
Chef Hat(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC50 SC | |
Chef Uniform(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC50 SC | Always when selling Chef Hat |
Chef Pants(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC50 SC | Always when selling Chef Hat |
Gi(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 2 GC | |
Mystic Robe(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 3 GC50 SC (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 2 GC (Old-gen console version) |
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Magic Hat(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 3 GC | |
Fez(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 3 GC50 SC | |
Ammo Box(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 10 GC | Only on (Old-gen console version) |
Revolver(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 10 GC | After smashing a Shadow Orb/Crimson Heart |
Pho(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 75 SC | On (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) |
Very Rare
Item | Cost | Availability
|
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The Bereaved(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | When not in a Constant world |
The Strongman(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | When not in a Constant world |
The Firestarter(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | When not in a Constant world |
The Gentleman Scientist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | When not in a Constant world |
Bamboo Leaf(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 PC | |
Bedazzled Nectar(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 PC | |
Blue Chicken Egg(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 25 GC | |
Exotic Chew Toy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 PC | |
Birdie Rattle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 PC | |
Anti-Portal Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 1 SC | During Hardmode |
Companion Cube(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 5 PC | |
Sitting Duck's Fishing Pole(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 35 GC | (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) After defeating Skeletron (Old-gen console version) At any game progression |
Hunter Cloak(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 15 GC | |
Winter Cape(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 5 GC | |
Red Cape(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 5 GC | |
Mysterious Cape(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 5 GC | |
Crimson Cloak(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 5 GC | |
Diamond Ring(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 2 PC | |
Celestial Magnet(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 15 GC | Only on (Old-gen console version) |
Water Gun(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC50 SC | |
Pulse Bow(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 45 GC | During Hardmode, after defeating all mechanical bosses (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) After defeating Plantera (Old-gen console version) |
Yellow Counterweight(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 5 GC | |
Extremely Rare
Item | Cost | Availability
|
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Arcane Rune Wall(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 2 SC50 CC | |
Kimono(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 1 GC | |
Sergeant United Shield(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 35 GC | During Hardmode |
Gatligator(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 35 GC | During Hardmode |
Black Counterweight(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) | 5 GC | |
Extraordinarily Rare
Item | Cost | Availability
|
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Angel Halo(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) | 40 GC | |
(Old-gen console version) Number of sold items
The following tables list the chances of the numbers of items sold by the Traveling Merchant.[3] Only "base" items are counted, i.e., Dynasty Shingles and Team Platforms are excluded from this number, since they are always sold together with their "base" items Dynasty Wood or Team Block, respectively.
Number of "base" items |
Chance | |
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4 | 3255/16384 (19.87%) | |
5 | 5127/16384 (31.29%) | |
6 | 16327/49152 (33.22%) | |
7 | 1103/8192 (13.46%) | |
8 | 1003/49152 (2.04%) | |
9 | 19/16384 (0.12%) | |
10 | 1/49152 (0.002%) |
These chances reveal that the average number of sold "base" items is 5.47.
Shimmered form
When submerged in Shimmer, the Traveling Merchant will transform into his Shimmered form. This has no impact on gameplay or dialogue and is only a visual change. He can be returned to his classic look by submerging him in Shimmer again.
Notes
- The actual "roll" to spawn the Traveling Merchant is not performed once-per-day like a Goblin Army or how any other events are determined. Instead, the roll is performed every tick[4].
- For each tick of the first half of each day (4:30 AM – 12:00 PM = 7.5 hours = 27,000 ticks), there is a 1 in 108,000 chance to spawn the Traveling Merchant. Thus, the Traveling Merchant has a:
1-(107999/108000)^27000 = 0.2212001339 ≈ 22.12%
chance of arriving each day. - This means that if a specific item from the Traveling Merchant is desired, but he arrived without that particular item, and it is before 12:00 PM in-game, he can be killed for a chance of another Traveling Merchant spawning.
- For each tick of the first half of each day (4:30 AM – 12:00 PM = 7.5 hours = 27,000 ticks), there is a 1 in 108,000 chance to spawn the Traveling Merchant. Thus, the Traveling Merchant has a:
- The Traveling Merchant does not leave during events.
- The Traveling Merchant can throw a Party.
Tips
- The Traveling Merchant departs by simply disappearing while off-screen. If the player keeps him on-screen when he would normally depart, he will remain until he is off-screen again. If he is kept on-screen until dawn, he will not depart until he is off-screen after 6:00 PM the following evening. This does not, however, change his inventory.
Names
The Traveling Merchant may have any of the following names:
- Abraham
- Aedan
- Aphraim
- Bohemas
- Eladon
- Gallius
- Llewellyn
- Mercer
- Rawleigh
- Riley
- Romeo
- Shipton
- Willy
Quotes
When Merchant is present:
When Clothier is present:
When Guide is present:
During a Party(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions):
During Rain (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions):
During a Thunderstorm(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions):
During a Windy Day(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions):
When in a Graveyard(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions):
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Trivia
- Many of the things he sells are of Asian origin, often from the Qing dynasty.
- Many of his wares may be a reference to the East India Company, and to the goods that were brought to Europe during the age of discovery in general.
- He wears an Asian inspired outfit in his Shimmered form.
- The name Willy is most likely a reference to the 1949 play Death of a Salesman written by American playwright Arthur Miller, where the main character is Willy Loman, a traveling salesman.
- His quote "Come and have a look! One pound fish! Very, very good! One pound fish!" is a reference to the Pakistani trader and recording artist Muhammad Shahid Nazir, also known as One Pound Fish Man, who found fame as an internet sensation for his viral video "One Pound Fish".
- The quote "Combination hookah and coffee maker! Also makes julienne fries!" is a reference to the 1992 American animated musical fantasy film Aladdin.
- His quote "Hmm, you look like you could use an Angel Statue! They slice, and dice, and make everything nice!" is a reference to the ongoing joke of how Angel Statues are one of the most useless statues in the game; this is also referenced by a quote from the Merchant.
- (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Along with the Cyborg, the Zoologist and the Princess, the Traveling Merchant is one of the only NPCs to sell a new item post-Moon Lord, which is Not a Kid, nor a Squid and Moonman & Company(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).
- The Bestiary entry for the Traveling Merchant: "The flamboyantly-dressed Traveling Merchant travels far and wide to bring unique, cultural wares from time to time."
See also
- Skeleton Merchant(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
History
- Desktop 1.4.4:
- No longer sells the Ammo Box and Celestial Magnet.
- Now has an extra guaranteed item slot in his inventory in Hardmode. This slot can only contain items from the 4 less common item pools, with the most common items being excluded.
- Now also has an extra guaranteed item slot in his inventory at all times, which always contains a painting. Paintings have been removed from all of his other inventory slots, which will slightly increase the odds of obtaining the rest of his wares.
- Pad Thai has been increased from Tier 1 to Tier 2, making it less common; buy price increased from 30 SC to 55 SC.
- Pho has been increased from Tier 1 to Tier 3, making it less common; buy price increased from 50 SC to 75 SC.
- Christmas paintings will now be sold any time after Frost Legion has been defeated, rather than only when Christmas season is active.
- Gray/Orange Zapinator have been reduced from Tier 5 to Tier 3, making them more common.
- Pulse Bow is now sold after Mechanical Bosses are defeated instead of after Plantera.
- Desktop 1.4.3: Now sells 4 new paintings.
- Desktop 1.4.1:
- Now only sells Sitting Duck's Fishing Pole after defeating Skeletron.
- No longer sells the Super Star Shooter.
- Desktop 1.4.0.4: Fixed Traveling Merchant and Skeleton Merchant accidentally having NPC Happiness.
- Desktop 1.4.0.1: Now sells Celestial Wand, Exotic Chew Toy, Birdie Rattle, and many more new items.
- Desktop 1.3.2: Fixed not being able to attack at Night.
- Desktop 1.3.1: Now sells the Companion Cube, Team Blocks, Team Platforms and the Presserator.
- Desktop 1.3.0.1:
- Now defends himself with a Revolver (in pre-Hardmode) and the Pulse Bow (in Hardmode).
- Now sells many new items, including yoyos, accessories, and paintings.
- Desktop 1.2.4.1: Now sells Animal Skins.
- Desktop 1.2.4: Fixed issue where Scorpions worked with King Statue and Traveling Merchant did not.
- Desktop 1.2.3: Introduced.
- Console 1.0.933.1: Now sells many new items, including yoyos, accessories, and paintings. ()
- Console 1.0.750.0: Now sells many new items, including yoyos, accessories, and paintings. ()
- Console 1.08: Added Capes (Winter, Mysterious, and Red Capes and Crimson Cloak) and Diamond Ring.
- Console 1.07: Introduced with vendor items up to Desktop 1.2.4.1, except the Angel Halo, Capes, and Diamond Ring.
- Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.
- Mobile 1.2.11212: Introduced with vendor items up to Desktop 1.2.4.1.
References
- ↑ Information taken from the Desktop 1.3.5.3 source code, method
UpdateTime()
inTerraria.Main.cs
. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version is 1.4.4.9. - ↑ Information taken from the Desktop 1.3.5.3 source code, method
SpawnTravelNPC()
inTerraria.WorldGen.cs
. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version is 1.4.4.9. - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Information taken from the Desktop 1.4.3.6 source code, method
SetupTravelShop()
inTerraria.Chest.cs
. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version is 1.4.4.9. - ↑ A tick is a time unit countable by the software. Most of Terraria's updating logic happens every tick. A tick has the length of 1/60th of a second, hence there are 60 ticks in a second and 3600 ticks in a minute.