Pets

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Not to be confused with Town pets, the animal NPCs obtainable via the Zoologist.

Pets are creatures that follow the player around. They are completely invincible and have no set duration. When summoned, they will give the player a buff with the same name as the pet. A pet will follow the player until they die, summon a different pet, leave the world, or cancel the associated buff. On Desktop version Desktop version, Console version Console version, and Mobile version Mobile version, the equipped pet can be seen on the player selection menu with the character.

Most pets are purely cosmetic, except Chester(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and some of the Old-gen console version Old-gen console and 3DSNintendo 3DS version-exclusive pets that can do minimal damage to enemies. A few pets emit small amounts of light, but on Desktop version Desktop version, Console version Console version, and Mobile version Mobile version, there are special Light Pets available with their own dedicated slot.

Summoned minions operate similarly, but are primarily intended to aid combat rather than being cosmetic. Pets do not count against a player's current minion limit.

In total, there are 59 pets. There are 48 on the Desktop version Desktop version, Console version Console version, and Mobile version Mobile version, 27 on the Old-gen console version Old-gen console version, and 31 on the Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DS version version.

There are also 10 light pets on the Desktop version Desktop version, Console version Console version, and Mobile version Mobile version, 3 of which are master-exclusive, and 4 on the Old-gen console version Old-gen console version and Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DS version version.

Summoning and dismissing

Pets are manually summoned by placing their item on the hotbar and using them or (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) by equipping them. On Desktop version Desktop, Console version Console, Old-gen console version Old-gen console, and Mobile version Mobile, pets can be dismissed by pressing the Open / Activate button on their corresponding buff icon or (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) by turning off the visibility.

Equipping Pets

Desktop versionConsole versionMobile version
Desktop/Console/Mobile-Only Content: This section's information applies only to the Desktop, Console, and Mobile versions of Terraria.

The inventory offers two dedicated slots, offering more complex behavior: One slot is for "regular" pets, the other is for light pets. Light pets behave similarly to ordinary pets, but provide more consistent lighting around the player. At any time, the player can have at most one pet of each type active.

  • Each pet slot has a matching dye slot, which can be used to recolor the pet. Some of the "advanced" dyes can make certain pets look very strange, or even render them invisible. If they normally shed light, the light will be unaffected by any dye.
  • Each pet slot also has an "eye" icon, which can be clicked to "hide" the pet, and again to "show" it.
    • Unlike the similar icons to hide accessories, the eye icon will actually dismiss and resummon the pet, not just hide and reveal it.
    • If a summoning item is placed in a slot set to "hidden", the pet will not be summoned until the slot is toggled back to "visible".
  • Removing a pet's item from its slot will not dismiss the pet, but placing a different pet item in the slot will replace the pet.
  • Either type of pet can also be summoned by using its item from the hotbar, but only if the slot it could go into is empty or hidden.
  • A pet in a pet slot is automatically summoned whenever the player respawns.

Pets

Pets
Buff Pet Item Source Provides Light
Baby Dinosaur Baby DinosaurBaby Dinosaur Amber MosquitoAmber Mosquito ExtractinatorExtractinator
Baby Eater Baby EaterBaby Eater Eater's BoneEater's Bone Eater of WorldsEater of Worlds
Baby Face Monster Baby Face MonsterBaby Face Monster(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Bone RattleBone Rattle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Brain of CthulhuBrain of Cthulhu
Baby Grinch Baby GrinchBaby Grinch Baby Grinch's Mischief WhistleBaby Grinch's Mischief Whistle Ice QueenIce Queen
Baby Hornet Baby HornetBaby Hornet NectarNectar Queen BeeQueen Bee
Baby Imp Baby ImpBaby Imp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Slice of Hell CakeSlice of Hell Cake(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Shadow ChestShadow Chest, Obsidian CrateObsidian Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), Hellstone CrateHellstone Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Baby Penguin Baby PenguinBaby Penguin Fish (item)Fish Frozen ChestFrozen Chest, Frozen CrateFrozen Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), Boreal CrateBoreal Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Baby Red Panda Baby Red PandaBaby Red Panda(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Bamboo LeafBamboo Leaf(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Traveling MerchantTraveling Merchant(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Baby Skeletron Head Baby Skeletron HeadBaby Skeletron Head Bone KeyBone Key Dungeon GuardianDungeon Guardian
Baby Snowman Baby SnowmanBaby Snowman Toy SledToy Sled Ice MimicIce Mimic
Baby Truffle Baby TruffleBaby Truffle Strange Glowing MushroomStrange Glowing Mushroom TruffleTruffle ✔️
Baby Werewolf Baby WerewolfBaby Werewolf(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Full Moon Squeaky ToyFull Moon Squeaky Toy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) ZoologistZoologist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Bernie (buff) BernieBernie(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Bernie's ButtonBernie's Button(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) PrincessPrincess(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Black Cat Black CatBlack Cat Unlucky YarnUnlucky Yarn Goodie BagGoodie Bag
Blue Chicken Blue ChickenBlue Chicken(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Blue Chicken EggBlue Chicken Egg(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Traveling MerchantTraveling Merchant(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Pet Bunny Bunny PetBunny(Desktop and Mobile versions) CarrotCarrot(Desktop and Mobile versions) Collector's EditionCollector's Edition(New Player's Inventory)
Caveling Gardener Caveling GardenerCaveling Gardener(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Glow TulipGlow Tulip(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Found as a plant (Glow Tulip (placed)).
Chester (buff) ChesterChester(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Eye BoneEye Bone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) DeerclopsDeerclops(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Companion Cube Companion Cube (pet)Companion Cube(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Companion CubeCompanion Cube(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Traveling MerchantTraveling Merchant(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Cursed Sapling Cursed Sapling (pet)Cursed Sapling Cursed SaplingCursed Sapling Mourning WoodMourning Wood ✔️
The Dirtiest Block The Dirtiest BlockThe Dirtiest Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) The Dirtiest BlockThe Dirtiest Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Found as a block
Dynamite Kitten Dynamite KittenDynamite Kitten(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Ball O' Fuse WireBall O' Fuse Wire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) ZoologistZoologist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Estee EsteeEstee(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Celestial WandCelestial Wand(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Traveling MerchantTraveling Merchant(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Eyeball Spring Eyeball SpringEyeball Spring Eye SpringEye Spring EyezorEyezor
Fennec Fox Fennec FoxFennec Fox(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Exotic Chew ToyExotic Chew Toy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Traveling MerchantTraveling Merchant(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Glittery Butterfly Glittery ButterflyGlittery Butterfly(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Bedazzled NectarBedazzled Nectar(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Traveling MerchantTraveling Merchant(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Glommer (buff) GlommerGlommer(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Glommer's FlowerGlommer's Flower(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) DerplingDerpling
Hoardagron HoardagronHoardagron(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Dragon EggDragon Egg(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Dark MageDark Mage(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Junimo JunimoJunimo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) StardropStardrop(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) DryadDryad purifying Joja ColaJoja Cola(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Lil' Harpy Lil' HarpyLil' Harpy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Birdie RattleBirdie Rattle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Traveling MerchantTraveling Merchant(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Pet Lizard Pet LizardLizard Lizard EggLizard Egg LihzahrdLihzahrd , Flying SnakeFlying Snake
Mini Minotaur Mini MinotaurMini Minotaur Tartar SauceTartar Sauce Iron CrateIron Crate, Mythril CrateMythril Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Pet Parrot Parrot (pet)Parrot Parrot CrackerParrot Cracker PiratePirate in Ocean biome
Pig (buff) Pig ManPig Man(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Monster MeatMonster Meat(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Dropped from Corruption and Crimson creatures.
Plantero PlanteroPlantero(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Mud BudMud Bud(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) ZoologistZoologist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Propeller Gato Propeller GatoPropeller Gato(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Gato EggGato Egg(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Dark MageDark Mage(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Puppy PuppyPuppy(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) Dog WhistleDog Whistle(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) PresentPresent
Pet Sapling Pet SaplingSapling SeedlingSeedling PlanteraPlantera
Pet Spider Pet SpiderSpider Spider EggSpider Egg PumpkingPumpking
Shadow Mimic Shadow Mimic (pet)Shadow Mimic(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Ornate Shadow KeyOrnate Shadow Key(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Shadow ChestShadow Chest, Obsidian CrateObsidian Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), Hellstone CrateHellstone Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) ✔️
Shark Pup Shark PupShark Pup(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Shark BaitShark Bait(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Water ChestWater Chest, Ocean CrateOcean Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), Seaside CrateSeaside Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Spiffo SpiffoSpiffo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Spiffo PlushSpiffo Plush(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) ZombieZombie
Squashling SquashlingSquashling Magical Pumpkin SeedMagical Pumpkin Seed PumpkinPumpkin
Sugar Glider Sugar GliderSugar Glider(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Eucalyptus SapEucalyptus Sap(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Tree Rare drop from shaking Trees
Tiki Spirit Tiki SpiritTiki Spirit Tiki TotemTiki Totem Witch DoctorWitch Doctor in Jungle biome
Pet Turtle Pet TurtleTurtle SeaweedSeaweed Ivy ChestIvy Chest, Jungle CrateJungle Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), Bramble CrateBramble Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Volt Bunny Volt BunnyVolt Bunny(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Lightning CarrotLightning Carrot(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) ZoologistZoologist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) ✔️
Zephyr Fish Zephyr Fish (pet)Zephyr Fish Zephyr FishZephyr Fish Mechanic's Rod.png Fishing

Master Mode only

These pets have a 1/4 (25%) chance to drop from thieir respective bosses in Master Mode. They can be equipped outside of Master Mode worlds.

Pets
Buff Pet Item Source Provides Light
Alien Skater Alien SkaterAlien Skater(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Cosmic SkateboardCosmic Skateboard(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Martian SaucerMartian Saucer(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Baby Ogre Baby OgreBaby Ogre(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Ogre's ClubOgre's Club(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) OgreOgre(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Destroyer-Lite Destroyer-LiteDestroyer-Lite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Deactivated ProbeDeactivated Probe(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) The DestroyerThe Destroyer
Eater of Worms Eater of WormsEater of Worms(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Writhing RemainsWrithing Remains(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Eater of WorldsEater of Worlds
Everscream Sapling Everscream Sapling (pet)Everscream Sapling(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Shrub StarShrub Star(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) EverscreamEverscream
Honey Bee Honey BeeHoney Bee(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Sparkling HoneySparkling Honey(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Queen BeeQueen Bee
Ice Queen Ice Queen (pet)Ice Queen(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Frozen CrownFrozen Crown(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Ice QueenIce Queen
Itsy Betsy Itsy BetsyItsy Betsy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Betsy's EggBetsy's Egg(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) BetsyBetsy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Mini Prime Mini PrimeMini Prime(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Robotic SkullRobotic Skull(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Skeletron PrimeSkeletron Prime
Moonling MoonlingMoonling(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Piece of Moon SquidPiece of Moon Squid(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Moon LordMoon Lord(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Phantasmal Dragon Phantasmal DragonPhantasmal Dragon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Tablet FragmentTablet Fragment(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Lunatic CultistLunatic Cultist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Plantera Seedling Plantera Seedling (pet)Plantera Seedling(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Plantera SeedlingPlantera Seedling(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) PlanteraPlantera
Rez and Spaz Rez and SpazRez and Spaz(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Pair of EyeballsPair of Eyeballs(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) The TwinsThe TwinsThe Twins
Skeletron Jr. Skeletron Jr.Skeletron Jr.(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Possessed SkullPossessed Skull(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) SkeletronSkeletron
Slime Prince Slime PrinceSlime Prince(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Royal DelightRoyal Delight(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) King SlimeKing Slime
Slime Princess Slime PrincessSlime Princess(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Regal DelicacyRegal Delicacy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Queen SlimeQueen Slime(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Slime Royals Slime PrinceSlime PrincessSlime Royals(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Resplendent DessertResplendent Dessert(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Royal DelightRoyal Delight(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) + Regal DelicacyRegal Delicacy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Spider Brain Spider BrainSpider Brain(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Brain in a JarBrain in a Jar(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Brain of CthulhuBrain of Cthulhu
Suspicious Eye Suspicious EyeSuspicious Eye(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Suspicious Grinning EyeSuspicious Grinning Eye(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Eye of CthulhuEye of Cthulhu
Tiny Deerclops Deerclops (pet)Tiny Deerclops(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Deerclops EyeballDeerclops Eyeball(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) DeerclopsDeerclops(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Tiny Fishron Tiny FishronTiny Fishron(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Pork of the SeaPork of the Sea(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Duke FishronDuke Fishron

Light Pets

Light Pets are summoned secondary characters that float alongside players to provide a traveling light source. They incur no mana nor any other cost, and remain indefinitely until the player cancels the buff, summons a replacement light pet or dies. Only one light pet can be present at once. Light pets have their own dedicated inventory slot in the player's equipment section in the Desktop version Desktop version, Console version Console version, and Mobile version Mobile version along with a slot for dyes.

Light Pets
Buff Pet Item Brightness Source Notes
Shadow Orb Shadow Orb (light pet)Shadow Orb Shadow Orb (item)Shadow Orb 65% Shadow OrbShadow Orb, Corrupt CrateCorrupt Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), Defiled CrateDefiled Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Can be controlled.
Crimson Heart Crimson Heart (light pet)Crimson Heart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Crimson Heart (item)Crimson Heart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 65% Crimson HeartCrimson Heart, Crimson CrateCrimson Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), Hematic CrateHematic Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Magic Lantern Magic Lantern (light pet)Magic Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Magic LanternMagic Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 65% Skeleton MerchantSkeleton Merchant(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Highlights treasure.
Fairy Fairy (light pet)Fairy (light pet)Fairy (light pet)Fairy Fairy BellFairy Bell 80% Crafted from Bell, Pixie Dust, Soul of Light, and Soul of Sight
Flickerwick FlickerwickFlickerwick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Creeper EggCreeper Egg(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 80% OgreOgre(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Wisp WispWisp Wisp in a BottleWisp in a Bottle 120% Armored BonesArmored BonesArmored BonesArmored Bones Can be controlled.
Suspicious Looking Eye Suspicious Looking Eye (light pet)Suspicious Looking Eye(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Suspicious Looking TentacleSuspicious Looking Tentacle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 120% Treasure Bag (Moon Lord)Treasure Bag (Moon Lord)(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Highlights treasure and enemies.

Master Mode only (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

These light pets can only be acquired in Master Mode, but can be used anywhere.

Light Pets
Buff Pet Item Brightness Source Notes
Jack 'O Lantern Jack 'O Lantern (light pet)Jack 'O Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Pumpkin Scented CandlePumpkin Scented Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 80% PumpkingPumpking
Toy Golem Toy GolemToy Golem(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Guardian GolemGuardian Golem(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 80% GolemGolem
Fairy Princess Fairy Princess (light pet)Fairy Princess(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Jewel of LightJewel of Light(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 120% Empress of LightEmpress of Light(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

Old-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version

Old-gen console version Old-gen console version and Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DS version version Exclusive Pets
Buff Pet Item Source Damages Enemies
Pet Bat Bat PetBat Vial of BloodVial of Blood Vampire MinerVampire Miner, Gold ChestGold Chest ✔️
Pet Guinea Pig Guinea PigGuinea Pig CabbageCabbage Dragon SnatcherDragon Snatcher, Gold ChestGold Chest, ChestChest
Pet Slime Slime PetSlime Petri DishPetri Dish Shadow SlimeShadow Slime, Gold ChestGold Chest, ChestChest
Pet Tiphia TiphiaTiphia BeeswaxBeeswax Dragon HornetDragon Hornet, Gold ChestGold Chest, Ivy ChestIvy Chest ✔️
Pet Werewolf Werewolf PetWerewolf Wolf FangWolf Fang WerewolfWerewolf, Gold ChestGold Chest, Ivy ChestIvy Chest ✔️
Pet Zombie Zombie PetZombie BrainBrain The GroomThe Groom, Gold ChestGold Chest, Shadow ChestShadow Chest ✔️

Nintendo 3DS version

Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DS version version Exclusive Pets
Buff Pet Item Source Damages Enemies Provides Light
Pet Elfa ElfaElfa Holiday BaubleHoliday Bauble TreeTree during Christmas
Pet Cupid CupidCupid Broken HeartBroken Heart GemGem during Valentine's Day ✔️
Pet Worm Worm PetWorm Pet Suspicious Looking AppleSuspicious Looking Apple Giant Worm Head Digger Head Devourer Head World Feeder Head
Pet Old Lady Old LadyOld Lady Old Walking StickOld Walking Stick ClothierClothier during day
Pet Turkey (buff) Pet TurkeyPet Turkey Turkey featherTurkey feather MerchantMerchant during Thanksgiving

Removed

Exclusive Pets
Buff Pet Item Source Damages Enemies Provides Light
Pet Android AndroidAndroid Shiny Black SlabShiny Black Slab ChestChest
Pet Golden Turtle Pet Golden TurtlePet Golden Turtle Golden SeaweedGolden Seaweed ChestChest
Pet Leprechaun o'Fyffe Leprechaun o'FyffeLeprechaun o'Fyffe Pot o' GoldPot o' Gold(3DS version) Crafted from 5 Rainbow PieceRainbow Pieces(3DS version) during the St. Patrick's Day seasonal event.

Notes

  • All pets can activate Teal Pressure Pads(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).
  • Although it is possible to change the color of the light pet itself using dyes, the color of the light they produce will stay the same.
  • All pet buffs have a duration of 5 minutes. This is constantly replenished, is hidden, and has no effect on the gameplay.

Achievement

Achievement Pet Hoarder.png
Pet Hoarder • “You seem to like pets.”
Obtain all exclusive pets. (Old-gen console version)

Tips

  • Some pets, such as the Cursed Sapling and Baby Truffle, provide light for the player which is rather useful when caving or in dark areas.
  • Chester is the only pet with any practical utility (aside from some pets providing some light). He provides access to your piggy bank, effectively doubling your storage.

Trivia

  • The pet summoned is actually a long-lasting projectile that follows the player around.
  • The Pet Drone, summoned with the Mysterious Package, was introduced only on the Amazon Appstore Amazon version, but was unobtainable and later removed.
  • (Console and Mobile versions) Upon updating to 1.3, all exclusive pets were replaced with a Gold Bunny each.

History

  • Desktop 1.4.0.1:
    • Added 13 new pets that can be obtained from enemies, chests, NPCs, or by shaking trees.
    • Added 19 new pets and 3 new light pets exclusive to Master Mode.
  • Mobile 1.3.0.7: Removed and replaced all mobile exclusive pets with a Gold Bunny.