Arms Dealer

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The Arms Dealer is an NPC that will spawn once the following criteria have been met:
(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) These requirements only apply to the initial spawning. If the Arms Dealer is killed, he will automatically respawn after some time.
(Old-gen console and 3DS versions) If the Arms Dealer is killed, he will only respawn if the above requirements are met again.
On the
Desktop version,
Console version, and
Mobile version, when threatened by enemies, the Arms Dealer will use a Flintlock Pistol to defend himself. Once Hardmode begins, he upgrades to a Minishark for self-defense. He deals 24 / 36 / 42 damage in Pre-Hardmode (decreasing to 15 / 22 / 26 damage in Hardmode, although he does gain an increased rate of fire to compensate), and (on the
Desktop version,
Console version, and
Mobile version) as players progress he will gain various stat increases.[1]
Spawning criteria
Below is a list of qualifying guns and bullets. At least one of these must be in the player's inventory for the Arms Dealer to spawn.[2]
Boomstick Chain Gun Clockwork Assault Rifle Flintlock Pistol Gatligator(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) Handgun Megashark Minishark Musket Onyx Blaster(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Pew-matic Horn(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Phoenix Blaster Quad-Barrel Shotgun(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Red Ryder(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) Revolver(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) S.D.M.G.(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Shotgun Sniper Rifle Tactical Shotgun The Undertaker Uzi Venus Magnum Vortex Beater(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Xenopopper(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Chlorophyte Bullet Crystal Bullet Cursed Bullet Endless Musket Pouch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Exploding Bullet Golden Bullet High Velocity Bullet Ichor Bullet Luminite Bullet(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Meteor Shot Musket Ball Nano Bullet Party Bullet Silver Bullet Tungsten Bullet(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Venom Bullet
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Items sold
Living preferences
| Biome | Neighbor |
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Loves | n/a | |
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Likes | | |
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Dislikes | | Golfer(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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Hates | n/a | |
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For more information, see NPC happiness.
Shimmered form
Shimmered Arms Dealer and his Map Icon.
When submerged in Shimmer, the Arms Dealer 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.
Tips
Names
The Arms Dealer may have any of the following names:
- Andre
- Brimst
- Bronson
- Dante
- Darius
- Darnell
- Darryl
- DeAndre
- DeShawn
- Demetrius
- Dominique
- Jalen
- Jamal
- Malik
- Marquis
- Maurice
- Reginald
- Terrance
- Terrell
- Tony
- Trevon
- Tyrone
- Willie
- Xavier
Quotes
Interaction quotes
- "Keep your hands off my gun, buddy!"
- "Hey, this ain't a movie, pal. Ammo is extra."
- "I see you're eyeballin' the Minishark.. You really don't want to know how it was made."
When Nurse is present:
- "Make it quick! I've got a date with <name of Nurse> in an hour."
- "I want what <name of Nurse> is sellin'. What do you mean, she doesn't sell anything?"
When Dryad is present:
- "<name of Dryad> is a looker. Too bad she's such a prude."
When Demolitionist is present:
- "Don't bother with <name of Demolitionist>, I've got all you need right here."
- "What's <name of Demolitionist>'s problem? Does he even realize we sell completely different stuff?"
After Skeletron has been defeated, but the Wall of Flesh has not, (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Guide is present:
- "I heard there is a doll that looks very similar to <name of Guide> somewhere in the underworld. I'd like to put a few rounds in it."
- If these conditions are met this will be the only quote available ((Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) except during Windy Days, Rain and Thunderstorms).
- (Old-gen console and 3DS versions) If there is no Guide, no name will show up where the name of Guide should be.
During a Blood Moon:
- "I love nights like tonight. There is never a shortage of things to kill!"
- "Man, it's a good night not to talk to anybody, don't you think, <name of player>?"
During a Party(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions):
- "Parties are great for getting people to come out of their shell, just like with bullets."
During Rain (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions):
- "Heard a rumor that some clouds are literally out to get you! Show 'em who's boss with one of my guns!"
- "Flying fish? I call that target practice!"
During a Thunderstorm(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions):
- "A lightning gun? Don't have time for that, man. I love my bullets!"
- "If you time it right, no one will hear your gunshots with the thunder."
During a Windy Day(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions):
- "Was tryin' out my new gun, but the wind kept me off target!"
- "Don't spray and pray in the wind, buddy!"
When in a Graveyard(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions):
- "I hate places like this. I can't kill what's already dead!"
- "If you see any suspicious activity out in that fog, I wasn't involved."
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Happiness quotes (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
When homeless:
- "I don't have a place to stay, pal!"
When neutral:
When far from home:
- "I don't like doin' business this far from home."
When in a sparse area:
- "This is what I'm talkin' about, privacy!"
When overcrowded:
- "Shh, I think there's some people nearby, don't like doin' my deals here."
- "Hey, I can't do what I do with so many people watchin' me."
When in a Desert:
- "Ya know, the Desert is secluded and great for business, if you catch my drift."
When in a Snow biome:
- "Yeah, no, the Snow makes me very uncomfortable."
When in an evil biome or the Dungeon:
- "I hate the Corruption/Crimson/Dungeon - hunting isn't quite as fun if you're the prey!"
When near the Nurse:
- "Think <name of Nurse> the Nurse ever, ya know, checks me out?"
When near the Steampunker:
- "Yeah, I like <name of Steampunker> the Steampunker, wicked cool person."
When near the Golfer:
- "I don't really like <name of Golfer> the Golfer bein' on my turf, ya know?"
When near the Demolitionist:
- "I'd REALLY like to use <name of Demolitionist> the Demolitionist as a range target sometime."
When near the Princess:
- "I never would have expected it, man, but <name of Princess> the Princess knows her way around a gun!"
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Trivia
- The name Brimst may be a reference to brimstone (sulfur), one of the ingredients of gunpowder.
- He seems to be attracted to both the Nurse and the Dryad. This is seen in his quote about the date with the Nurse, and the Dryad's quote about him flirting with her. He also flirts with the Mechanic, according to her quote about the pressure plate, but he seemingly has more of an interest in the Nurse.
- His interest in the Nurse is further backed by selling her clothes on Halloween instead of his own (though on a technical level, the Nurse does not have a shop interface to sell any items with).
- The Arms Dealer and Guide seem to argue with each other through Emotes, implying they do not get along. This is further evidenced by his quote regarding the Guide Voodoo Doll. However, the Guide has no effect on his happiness.
- The quote about the Guide Voodoo Doll still appears even if the Guide is dead, but the name will be random each time.
- His quote about ammo being extra is a reference to the fact that in most movies, the protagonists or other characters seemingly never run out of ammo.
- The Arms Dealer and the Demolitionist have two quotes each that suggest a rivalry between them. For instance, the Arms Dealer can occasionally say "Don't bother with <name of Demolitionist>, I've got all you need right here." if the Demolitionist is present.
- The
Bestiary entry for the Arms Dealer: "The Arms Dealer has everything anyone could need to shoot things dead, from little round bullets to guns made from sharks."
History
- Desktop 1.4.4:
- Can now sell the Ammo Box in Hardmode.
- NPCs who die will now respawn freely, ignoring the original unique conditions which were required to spawn in the first place.
- Desktop 1.1:
- Now has random name given to him on spawn. His death will be reported with this name. Other NPCs will also use it in their quotes.
- Illegal Gun Parts are sold every night, not just during new moons.
- Silver Bullets and Unholy Arrows are always available after defeating the Wall of Flesh.
- Shotgun added to inventory.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information taken from the
Desktop 1.4.0.5 source code, method AI_007_TownEntities()
in Terraria.NPC.cs
. There may be inaccuracies, as the current
Desktop version is 1.4.4.9.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Information taken from the
Desktop 1.4.3.6 source code, method UpdateTime_SpawnTownNPCs()
in Terraria.Main.cs
. There may be inaccuracies, as the current
Desktop version is 1.4.4.9.
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