Goblin Tinkerer

Type	NPC
Environment	Cavern
AI Type	No AI
Damage	10
Max Life	250
Defense	15
KB Resist	50%
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Type	NPC
Environment	CavernValid house
AI Type	Passive AI
Damage	10
Max Life	250
Defense	15
KB Resist	50%
Hurt	https://terraria.gamepedia.com/File:NPC_Hit_1.wav
Killed	https://terraria.gamepedia.com/File:NPC_Killed_1.wav

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Exiled from the rest of goblinkind for being an intelligent pacifist, the Tinkerer sells tools for combining accessories into stronger versions.
— The Bestiary

The Goblin Tinkerer is an NPC that sells several unique items, as well as providing the Reforge function. He can be acquired after a Goblin Army has been defeated, spawning randomly in open areas in the Cavern layer. He will appear to be bound at first, and like the Mechanic, Wizard, Golfer, Tavernkeep, Angler, and Stylist, talking to him in this state will free him. He will then respawn as long as a vacant House is available.

The Goblin Tinkerer's reforge option allows the player to randomize the Modifier for a weapon or accessory, which can make the item better or worse than it was originally. Reforges cost one-third of the item's current value, which can also be affected by its current modifier. The reforge cost is also affected by the Goblin Tinkerer's Happiness .

The modifiers of items used in crafting have no effect on the crafted item's modifier. Any modifier given to the newly crafted item will be completely random.

If threatened by enemies, the Goblin Tinkerer will defend himself by throwing Spiky Balls, which behave like those thrown by the player. They do not destroy grass, however.

The Goblin Tinkerer prefers to be in the Underground layer or with the Mechanic.

The Bound Goblin is one of the few entities that can be detected by the Lifeform Analyzer.

Items sold[edit | edit source]

Note: All item prices can be decreased by equipping a Discount Card or Greedy Ring. On Desktop version, prices can also be higher or lower based on the NPC's happiness level.

Inventory
Item	Cost	Availability
Rocket Boots	50000*5	Always available.
Ruler	1000*10	Always available.
Tinkerer's Workshop	100000*10	Always available.
Grappling Hook	20000*2	Always available.
Toolbelt	100000*10	Always available.
Spiky Ball	80*80	Always available.
Any Pylon	100000*10	When in a specific biome and is happy enough.

Living Preferences [edit | edit source]

For	Loves	Likes	Dislikes	Hates
Biomes	None	Underground	Jungle	None
Neighbours	Mechanic	Dye Trader	Clothier	Stylist

Names[edit | edit source]

The Goblin Tinkerer may have any of the following names:

Arback
Dalek
Darz
Durnok
Fahd
Fjell
Gnudar
Grodax
Knogs
Knub
Mobart
Mrunok
Negurk
Nort
Nuxatk
Ragz
Sarx
Smador
Stazen
Stezom
Tgerd
Tkanus
Trogem
Xanos
Xon

Tips[edit | edit source]

Before the Goblin Tinkerer has been rescued, the Bound Goblin periodically spawns near the player as they travel the Cavern layer, despawning if they get too far away. Therefore, spending hours clearing the map and searching every tunnel is unnecessary.
Consuming a Hunter Potion will cause the Bound Goblin to light up, making him easier to find.
While the Bound Goblin can be found in any open area underground, bound NPCs may be easier for players to find in the Dungeon, as it is an expansive and easily navigated underground space. NPCs can also be found in the Jungle Temple.

Quotes[edit | edit source]

Interaction quotes[edit | edit source]

When Mechanic is present:

"Hey...what's <name of Mechanic> up to? Have you...have you talked to her, by chance?"

When Stylist is present:

"I tried to visit <name of Stylist> one time. She just looked at me and said 'nope.'"

When rescued

"Thank you for freeing me, human. I was tied up and left here by the other goblins. You could say that we didn't get along very well."

When homeless:

"I can't believe they tied me up and left me here just for pointing out that they weren't going east!"
"Now that I'm an outcast, can I throw away the spiked balls? My pockets hurt."
"Looking for a gadgets expert? I'm your goblin!"
"Thanks for your help. Now, I have to finish pacing around aimlessly here. I'm sure we'll meet again."
"I thought you'd be taller."

During the day:

"Goblins are surprisingly easy to anger. In fact, they could start a war over cloth!"
"To be honest, most goblins aren't exactly rocket scientists. Well, some are."
"Do you know why we all carry around these spiked balls? Because I don't."
"I just finished my newest creation! This version doesn't explode violently if you breathe on it too hard."
"Goblin thieves aren't very good at their job. They can't even steal from an unlocked chest!"

At night:

"Hey, does your hat need a motor? I think I have a motor that would fit exactly in that hat."
"Yo, I heard you like rockets and running boots, so I put some rockets in your running boots." (see Trivia below)
"Silence is golden. Duct tape is silver."
"YES, gold is stronger than iron. What are they teaching these humans nowadays?"
"You know, that mining helmet-flipper combination was a much better idea on paper."

During a Party :

"Goblin parties are a lot like humans. They both have games like "Pin the Blame on the Human" er... I don't play that game at my parties."

When Tier 1 of the Old One's Army has been defeated:

"You know, these Etherian Goblins are nothing like my people. Really rowdy bunch. Not that my people are much better..."

During a Windy Day:

"This weather is the reason why I wear goggles! I can’t have dirt and sand blowing in my eyes."

"Now would be a great time to tinker a pinwheel accessory!"

During Rain :

"All this rainfall makes it hard to see. I should tinker my goggles with a pair of windshield wipers."
"Humans are a lot taller than goblins. When it floods, we are always in big trouble!"

During a Thunderstorm:

"Most goblins hate thunderstorms. Probably because they carry so many spiky balls."
"I'm working on an invention that will harness the energy being released around us!"

When in a Graveyard:

"I'm working on a Photon Sack. It's an invention to trap all the ghosts lurking around outside!"
"The constant moaning and ear-piercing screeching noises are distracting me from my work!"

Happiness quotes [edit | edit source]

When nothing is affecting happiness:

"Feelings are currently nominal."

When homeless:

"Goblins don’t normally need nice homes, but I’m not like most goblins."

When far from home:

"I want to work on my new invention, but my house is way over there!"

When in a sparse area:

"Perfect, the lack of annoying neighbors adequately meets my needs."

When overcrowded:

"There appears to be an unlikable amount of humans gathering around me, hm?"

"This crowding triggers bad memories of goblin war camp, I really hate it."

When in the Underground:

"Ahh, the Underground is a nice, quiet place to construct more gadgets. Major like-age!"

When in the Jungle:

"I don’t like the Jungle, it is filled with loud, annoying pests that get in the way of my work!"

When in an Evil Biome or the Dungeon:

"I hate the Corruption/Crimson/Dungeon, I cannot put merge these trinkets into one piece if I’m fighting to keep myself that way!" [sic]

When near the Mechanic:

"[Name of Mechanic] the Mechanic makes my cardiac core function improperly, it appears I love how it feels!"

When near the Dye Trader:

"[Name of Dye Trader] the Dye Trader understands how fun it is to mix things together, I can respect that!"

When near the Clothier:

"I detect eerie vibes from [Name of Clothier] the Clothier, as if they contain dark secrets. I don’t like the feeling."

When near the Stylist:

"I really hate how [Name of Stylist] the Stylist humiliated me, all because male goblins cannot grow real hair!"

Trivia[edit | edit source]

He is the only goblin who does not have pointy ears.
As evidenced by some of his quotes, the Goblin Tinkerer has a crush on the Mechanic, and, referenced by some of her quotes, she has a crush on him too.
- This is also proven by his happiness quote, "<Name of Mechanic> Makes my cardiac core function improperly, it appears I love how it feels!"
The quote, "Yo, I heard you like rockets and running boots, so I put some rockets in your running boots." is a reference to the Xzibit "Yo Dawg" meme. It is also a reference to how the Tinkerer's Workshop can combine Rocket Boots with running boots (Hermes Boots, Flurry Boots, Dunerider Boots, or Sailfish Boots).
One of his names, "Dalek", is a reference to the British show Doctor Who. The Daleks are an antagonistic race famed for their advances in technology and desire to exterminate all "inferior" beings.
One of his names, "Gnudar", is possibly a reference to Futurama, as there is an alien known by the same name featured as an antagonist in one of the movies.
Unlike other goblins, the goblin tinkerer doesn’t drop spiky balls if he dies. Ironically, he's also the only goblin to actually use spiky balls as a weapon.
The quote, "Goblins are surprisingly easy to anger. In fact, they could start a war over cloth!" is a reference to how you start the Goblin Invasion event.