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SteampunkerHardmode exclusive
SteampunkerOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Map Icon Steampunker
Map Icon
Statistics
Type
Environment
AI TypePassive AI
Damage10
Max Life250
Defense15
KB Resist50%
Drops
  • Item (Quantity)Rate
  • IvyIvy
    (Only if name is Whitney)
    100%

The Steampunker is a Hardmode NPC vendor. She will appear once the player has defeated at least one mechanical boss and has a place to stay.

On the PC version PC version, Console version Console version, Mobile version Mobile version, Old Chinese version Old Chinese version, tModLoader version tModLoader version, and tModLoader 1 tModLoader 1.3-Legacy version, the Steampunker will attack nearby enemies using a Clockwork Assault Rifle and High Velocity Bullets for defense.

Quick Answers

How does the Steampunker defend herself against enemies? toggle section
The Steampunker defends herself against enemies by using a Clockwork Assault Rifle and High Velocity Bullets. This makes her not only a valuable vendor in Terraria, but also a formidable ally in combat!
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What transformation does the Steampunker undergo when submerged in Shimmer? toggle section
When the Steampunker is submerged in Shimmer, she transforms into her Shimmered form. This is purely a visual change and does not impact gameplay or dialogue. She can be returned to her classic look by submerging her in Shimmer again.
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How can players obtain the Steampunker wings in Terraria? toggle section
In Terraria, players can obtain the Steampunker wings by purchasing them from the Steampunker NPC after defeating Golem. These wings are available in Hardmode and allow the player to fly temporarily by pressing and holding the jump key. Flight time is reset when the player rests on solid objects, including both standing on blocks and using climbing items like Ropes, Hooks, Shoe Spikes, and Climbing Claws.
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What are some tips for building a steampunk house in Terraria? toggle section
Building a steampunk house in Terraria can be a fun and creative endeavor! You'll want to incorporate elements that reflect the steampunk aesthetic. This includes using materials like cogs, pipes, and gears, which can be crafted using the Steampunk Boiler, a special crafting station sold by the Steampunker. You might also consider adding wings to your house design for that extra steampunk flair. Remember, the key to a great steampunk house is a blend of Victorian elegance with industrial machinery. Happy building!
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Items sold[]

Note: All item prices can be decreased by equipping a Discount Card or Greedy Ring. On the PC version PC version, Console version Console version, Mobile version Mobile version, and tModLoader version tModLoader version, prices can also be higher or lower based on the NPC's happiness level.
Inventory
Item Cost Availability

ClentaminatorClentaminator 2 Always available.
Steampunk HatSteampunk Hat 150 During the moon phases 1–4: Moon phase 1 (Full Moon) Moon phase 2 (Waning Gibbous) Moon phase 3 (Third Quarter) Moon phase 4 (Waning Crescent)
Steampunk ShirtSteampunk Shirt 150 During the moon phases 1–4: Moon phase 1 (Full Moon) Moon phase 2 (Waning Gibbous) Moon phase 3 (Third Quarter) Moon phase 4 (Waning Crescent)
Steampunk PantsSteampunk Pants 150 During the moon phases 1–4: Moon phase 1 (Full Moon) Moon phase 2 (Waning Gibbous) Moon phase 3 (Third Quarter) Moon phase 4 (Waning Crescent)
JetpackJetpack 40 During the moon phases 5–8: Moon phase 5 (New Moon) Moon phase 6 (Waxing Crescent) Moon phase 7 (First Quarter) Moon phase 8 (Waxing Gibbous)
SolidifierSolidifier 10 During the day.
Blend-O-MaticBlend-O-Matic 10 Always available.
At night.
Flesh Cloning VatFlesh Cloning Vat 10 In Crimson worlds.
Decay ChamberDecay Chamber 10 In Corruption worlds.
Ice MachineIce Machine 10 When spoken to in an Ice biome.
Sky MillSky Mill 10 When spoken to in Space.
Honey DispenserHoney Dispenser 10 When spoken to in the Jungle.
Bone WelderBone Welder 10 When spoken to in a Graveyard.
Living LoomLiving Loom 10 If the player has a Living Wood Wand in their inventory.
Steampunk BoilerSteampunk Boiler 10 If the Eye of Cthulhu, Eater of Worlds/Brain of Cthulhu, and Skeletron have been defeated.
Purple SolutionPurple Solution 15 During a Blood Moon or Solar Eclipse in Corruption worlds.
Red SolutionRed Solution 15 During a Blood Moon or Solar Eclipse in Crimson worlds.
Blue SolutionBlue Solution 15 When spoken to in a Hallow or Underground Hallow. (When there is no Blood Moon or Solar Eclipse.)
Green SolutionGreen Solution 15 When spoken to in any other biome. (When there is no Blood Moon or Solar Eclipse.)
CogCog 7 Always available.
Steampunk MinecartSteampunk Minecart 10 Always available.
Steampunk GogglesSteampunk Goggles 3 During Halloween.
Steampunk WingsSteampunk Wings 3 After defeating Golem.
Logic Gate (AND)Logic Gate (AND) 2 Always available.
Logic Gate (NAND)Logic Gate (NAND) 2 Always available.
Logic Gate (OR)Logic Gate (OR) 2 Always available.
Logic Gate (NOR)Logic Gate (NOR) 2 Always available.
Logic Gate (XOR)Logic Gate (XOR) 2 Always available.
Logic Gate (XNOR)Logic Gate (XNOR) 2 Always available.
Logic Gate Lamp (Off)Logic Gate Lamp (Off) 10 Always available.
Logic Gate Lamp (On)Logic Gate Lamp (On) 10 Always available.
Logic Gate Lamp (Faulty)Logic Gate Lamp (Faulty) 2 Always available.
Static HookStatic Hook 50 Always available.
Conveyor Belt (Clockwise)Conveyor Belt (Clockwise) 5 Always available.
Conveyor Belt (Counter Clockwise)Conveyor Belt (Counter Clockwise) 5 Always available.
Any PylonAny Pylon 10 When in a specific biome and is happy enough.

Living preferences []

BiomeNeighbor
Lovesn/a
Dislikes
Hatesn/an/a

For more information, see NPC happiness.

Shimmered form []

Steampunker (Shimmered) Map Icon Steampunker (Shimmered)
Shimmered Steampunker and her Map Icon.

When submerged in Shimmer, the Steampunker will transform into her Shimmered form. This has no impact on gameplay or dialogue and is only a visual change. She can be returned to her classic look by submerging her in Shimmer again.


Notes[]

  • The Steampunker's move-in requirements do not expressly require a world to be in Hardmode. Summoning and defeating a mechanical boss in a pre-Hardmode world will allow the Steampunker to move in, though this can only be legitimately achieved by carrying over resources from an existing Hardmode world.
    • If summoned into a pre-Hardmode world this way, the Steampunker will not sell Cogs or the Steampunk Minecart until Hardmode has been attained in the given world.
    • The Steampunker being a starting NPC in CelebrationMK10 worlds means that it is possible to get most mechanical items legitimately in a pre-Hardmode world without transferring them from a Hardmode world, but cannot be used to obtain the Jetpack, or Teleporters in CelebrationMK10 worlds.
  • Re-defeating the Eye of Cthulhu and Eater of Worlds/Brain of Cthulhu may be necessary to buy the Steampunk Boiler after the Steampunker arrives.
  • The Steampunker does not sell Dark Blue Solution if moved to the Glowing Mushroom biome. It is sold by the Truffle instead.
  • While living on a floating island Hallow biome, if it is too close to space the Steampunker might not sell blue solution, most noticeable in the CelebrationMK10 world.

Names[]

The Steampunker may have any of the following names:

  • Ada
  • Cornelia
  • Cynthia
  • Emeline
  • Fidelia
  • Hope
  • Isabella
  • Judith
  • Leila
  • Lilly
  • Lydia
  • Minerva
  • Phoebe
  • Savannah
  • Selina
  • Verity
  • Vivian
  • Whitney
  • Zelda
  • Zylphia

Quotes[]

Interaction quotes[]

    • "Oy, whatchu got in you jiminy fluffer?"
    • "Should I become an air pirate? I've considered becoming an air pirate."
    • "Be it what it would, a jetpack would suit you nicely!"
    • "Show me some gears!"
    • "I like your... gear. Does it come in brass?"

    When Cyborg is present:

    • "I'm mighty curious about that <name of Cyborg> fellow. By what manner of consumption does he maintain such locomotion?"

    When Pirate is present:

    • "That captain fellow seems to me to be 'pretty well over the bay' if you know what I mean!"

    During a Blood Moon:

    • "I'm feeling a bit peevish as of late, so enough with your palaver you ragamuffin!"

    During a Party:

    • "Everyone said they like stacked cakes, so I installed smokestacks in mine."
    • "Everyone said they like stacked cakes, so I installed smokestacks in mine" (note the missing period)

    During Rain :

    • "The rain is a double edged sword you see... It provides us water for steam, but it also rusts our equipment."
    • "This bloody downpour! I can't get a lick of anything done when it's all wet!"

    During a Thunderstorm:

    • "Electricity? Don't be ludicrous! Nothing beats the power of steam!"
    • "Everything I tinker up is made of metal. This current situation surely is a cause for rethinking that!"

    During a Windy Day:

    • "Ahh... a sip of tea to enjoy the breeze."
    • "Why, this windy phenomena has inspired me ideas for a new jetpack engine!"

    When in a Graveyard:

    • "Golly! What uncultured swine decided to break ground here?"
    • "Neither blood nor steam pumps in this miserable locale."
  • Happiness quotes []

  • When homeless:

    • "I could use a flat to bide in."

    When neutral:

    • "I am jolly good."

    When far from home:

    • "I'm wee far from home, an' I forgot my bloody motor!"

    When in a sparse area:

    • "Plenty o' room just for me and some good steam engines!"

    When overcrowded:

    • "I dinnae like being surrounded by folk, much."
    • "Oi, I absolutely hate crowded quarters!"

    When in a Desert:

    • "I prefer the wide open spaces here in the Desert, great for jetpack joyrides!"

    When in the Jungle:

    • "The shrubbery and mess of the Jungle really grinds my gears!"

    When in an Evil biome or the Dungeon:

    • "Truly, the Corruption/Crimson/Dungeon is uncultured and unsightly - nevermind perilous!"

    When near the Cyborg:

    • "I love how unique and interesting <name of Cyborg> the Cyborg truly is, remarkable!"

    When near the Princess:

    • "The jolly <name of Princess> volunteered to try my new teleporter, I love an enthusiastic assistant!"

    When near the Painter:

    • "<name of Painter> the Painter is a likeable sort who helps me spruce up my inventions."

    When near the Party Girl:

    • "<name of Party Girl> the Party Girl is too otherworldly! I dinnae like them much."

    When near the Wizard:

    • "<name of Wizard> the Wizard is too otherworldly! I dinnae like them much."

    When near the Dryad:

    • "<name of Dryad> the Dryad is too otherworldly! I dinnae like them much."
  • Trivia[]

    • Steampunk is a sci-fi/fantasy term used to describe a subculture that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery.
      • The Steampunker occasionally talks about becoming an air pirate. Air pirates are a staple of the steampunk genre.
    • The Steampunker can be seen working on the Cyborg in the credits.
    • The Steampunker's quote when spoken to in the desert may be a reference to the endless runner game Jetpack Joyride by Halfbricks Studio.
    • The Steampunker was sprited by former artist Sarah "Waffles" Data.
      Steampunk Electrocute

      The Steampunker getting electrocuted

    • One of the Steampunker's possible names, Whitney, is also the name of Cenx, a Terraria developer and Redigit's wife.
      • If the Steampunker is killed, she will drop the Ivy if her name was Whitney.
    • The name Minerva may be a reference to the Roman goddess of handicrafts and wisdom.
    • The name Zelda may be a reference to the Nintendo game series The Legend of Zelda.
    • The name Ada may be a reference to the 19th century English mathematician and writer Ada Lovelace, who pioneered work on Charles Babbage's "computer".
    • One of the Steampunker's quotes regarding the Pirate comments states that he seems to be "pretty well over the bay", which is a 19th century Celtic phrase meaning drunk.[1]
    • The Steampunker is the only Hardmode NPC that can also be obtained in a pre-Hardmode world.
    • She most likely has a Cockney accent, judging by the way she speaks. The accent is typically associated with steampunk themes. However, when talking about NPC's she dislikes, she uses the word "dinnae" which is a Scottish word meaning "did not" or "do not".
    • Her quote, "I'm mighty curious about that <name of Cyborg> fellow. By what manner of consumption does he maintain such locomotion?" implies that she doesn't know the Cyborg very well, despite the Bestiary entry for the Cyborg stating that he was built with the combined efforts of the Mechanic and the Steampunker.

    The BestiaryBestiary entry for the Steampunker: "The Steampunker has a particular taste for steam-fueled machinery and gadgets. She sells her gizmos with an endearing accent."

    History[]

    • Desktop 1.4.0.1:
      • Now sells Decay Chamber, Steampunk Minecart and Pylons
      • Now drops Ivy upon death if named Whitney.
      • Removed the period in the Party quote.
    • Desktop 1.3.1: Now sells Static Hook, Conveyor Belt, Logic Gates and Logic Gate Lamps.
    • Desktop 1.3.0.1:
      • Now sells Steampunk Wings.
      • No longer sells Solidifier.
      • Sprite updated.
    • Desktop 1.2.3.1: Fixed bug where Cogs could be overwritten by another item in the Steampunker's shop.
    • Desktop 1.2.3:
      • Now sells the Steampunk Boiler and Flesh Cloning Vat.
      • Fixed a typo in the Steampunker dialog about the Pirate (it used to read "if you know what mean" without the "I").
      • Fixed a typo that caused the Steampunker to rarely drop the Bezoar upon death.
    • Desktop 1.2.1: Now sells Steampunk Goggles during Halloween season.
    • Console 1.06: Now sells the Steampunk Boiler and Flesh Cloning Vat.
    • Console 1.02: Introduced, sells Steampunk Goggles during the Halloween season.
    • Mobile 1.3.0.7: Now sells Steampunk Wings, no longer sells Solidifier.
    • Mobile 1.2.6508: Introduced, sells Steampunk Goggles during the Halloween season.
    • 3DS-Release: Introduced, sells Steampunk Goggles during the Halloween season.

    References[]

    1. Private Yankee Doodle, by Joseph Plumb Martin, edited by George F. Scheer. Originally published in 1830. Little, Brown & Co, 1962. Eastern Acorn Press, 1988. Page 145
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