Fisherman (Fisherman NPC)

Type	NPC
AI Type	Passive
Damage	25 / 30 / 35
Max Life	250
Defense	15
KB Resist	50%
Immune to
Hurt	https://terraria.wiki.gg/File:NPC_Hit_1.wav
Killed	https://terraria.wiki.gg/File:NPC_Killed_1.wav

The Fisherman is an NPC vendor that will spawn once the following criteria have been met:

There is an empty house.
The Angler has been rescued.
There are at least 5 Town NPCs present.

The Fisherman will defend himself against nearby enemies using a Harpoon shooting harpoon spears. He deals 25 (Pre-Hardmode) / 30 (Hardmode) / 35 (Post-Moon Lord) base damage, and as players progress, he will gain various stat increases.

Items Sold

The Fisherman has four shops: Bait, Fish, Rods, and Extras. Clicking the Cycle Shop button will cycle with shop is available. Shop items and shop prices can be adjusted in the mod's config.

Bait

Inventory
Item	Cost	Availability
Plastic Worm Lure	50	Always
Snail	20	Always
Apprentice Bait	25	Always
Hell Butterfly	30	After the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu have been defeated
Mealworm	28	Always
Firefly	30	Always
Worm	35	Always
Lavafly	50	After the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu have been defeated
Journeyman Bait	40	After the Eye of Cthulhu has been defeated
Red Worm	42	After the Eye of Cthulhu has been defeated
Enchanted Nightcrawler	45	After the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu have been defeated
Magma Snail	70	After the Skeletron has been defeated
Buggy	50	After the Queen Bee has been defeated
Master Bait	60	In Hardmode
Glowing Mushroom Chunk	80	In Hardmode and the Truffle is present
Truffle Worm	15	After Duke Fishron has been defeated
Can Of Worms	5	Always
Bait Box	5	Always
Any Pylon	10	When in a specific biome and is happy enough.

The following items will also be for sale if Calamity is enabled.

Item	Cost	Availability
Arcturus Astroidean	50	If in the Abyss, Sulphurous Seas, or Astral Infection.
Blood Worm	50	After Old Duke has been defeated.

Fish

Inventory
Item	Cost	Availability
Armored Cavefish	75	If in the Underground layer, Cavern layer, or Underworld. OR in Hardmode
Atlantic Cod	3750	If in the Snow biome
Bass	25	If not in the Desert
Chaos Fish	15	If in the Underground layer, Cavern layer, or Underworld AND in the Hallow.
Crimson Tigerfish	3750	If in a Crimson world and after the Brain of Cthulhu has been defeated. OR in Hardmode
Damselfish	150	If in the Space layer
Double Cod	75	If in the Jungle. OR in Hardmode
Ebonkoi	75	If in a Corruption world and after the Eater of Worlds has been defeated. OR in Hardmode
Flarefin Koi	250	If in the Underworld. OR in Hardmode
Flounder	750	If in the Desert
Frost Minnow	75	If in the Snow biome
Hemopiranha	75	If in a Crimson world and after the Brain of Cthulhu has been defeated. OR in Hardmode
Honeyfin	75	If in the Jungle
Neon Tetra	75	If in the Jungle
Obsidifish	75	If in the Underworld. OR in Hardmode
Princess Fish	125	If in the Hallow
Prismite	5	If in Hardmode
Red Snapper	3750	If in the Ocean biome
Rock Lobster	50	If in the Desert
Salmon	75	If on the Surface or in the Space layer
Shrimp	75	If in the Ocean biome
Specular Fish	3750	If in the Underground layer, Cavern layer, or Underworld AND not in the Desert.
Stinkfish	125	If in the Underground layer, Cavern layer, or Underworld
Trout	25	If in the Ocean biome
Tuna	3750	If in the Ocean biome
Variegated Lardfish	75	If in the Jungle. OR in Hardmode
Any Pylon	10	When in a specific biome and is happy enough.

The following items will also be for sale if Calamity is enabled.

Item	Cost	Availability
Aldebaran Alewife	40	If in the Astral Infection and in Hardmode.
Procyonid Prawn	25	If in the Astral Infection and in Hardmode.
Twinkling Pollox	25	If in the Astral Infection and in Hardmode.
Bloodfin	25	If in the Brimstone Crag and after Providence has been defeated.
Chaotic Fish	50	If in the Brimstone Crag and in Hardmode.
Coastal Demonfish	40	If in the Brimstone Crag.
Crag Bullhead	25	If in the Brimstone Crag.
Shadowfish	40	If in the Brimstone Crag.
Prismatic Guppy	25	If in the Sunken Sea.
Sunken Sailfish	35	If in the Sunken Sea.
Fish of Eleum	5	If in the Snow biome and in Hardmode.
Fish of Flight	5	If in Space and in Hardmode.
Sunbeam Fish	5	If in Space and in Hardmode.
Fish of Light	5	If in the Underground Hallow.
Fish of Night	5	If in the Underground Corruption or Underground Crimson.
Glimmering Gemfish	250	If in the Cavern layer.
Stuffed Fish	250	If in the Surface layer.
Xerocodile	1	If in the Surface layer and during a Blood Moon.

The following items will also be for sale if Thorium is enabled.

Item	Cost	Availability
Magma Gill	75	If in the Cavern layer or Underworld.
Flaming Crack-Gut	75	If in the Cavern layer or Underworld.

Rods

Inventory
Item	Cost	Availability
Reinforced Fishing Pole	5	Always
Fleshcatcher	15	If in a Crimson world and after the Brain of Cthulhu has been defeated. OR after Moon Lord has been defeated.
Fisher of Souls	15	If in a Corruption world and after the Eater of Worlds has been defeated. OR after Moon Lord has been defeated.
Chum Caster	25	During a Blood Moon
Scarab Fishing Rod	25	After Eye of Cthulhu has been defeated and in the Desert
Fiberglass Fishing Pole	25	After Queen Bee has been defeated
Mechanic's Rod	30	After Skeletron has been defeated
Sitting Duck's Fishing Pole	40	After Skeletron has been defeated and there are more than 8 Town NPCs
Hotline Fishing Hook	45	If in Hardmode
Golden Fishing Rod	50	After 30 Angler Quests have been completed
Any Pylon	10	When in a specific biome and is happy enough.

The following items will also be for sale if Calamity is enabled.

Item	Cost	Availability
Wulfrum Fishing Rod	1	Always
Navy Fishing Rod	2	After Desert Scourge has been defeated.
Heron Rod	4	After The Hive Mind or The Perforators has been defeated.
Slurper Pole	4	If in the Brimstone Crag.
Verstaltite Fishing Rod	4	After Cryogen has been defeated.
Feral Double Rod	60	After Plantera has been defeated.
Rift Reeler	80	After Golem has been defeated.
Early Bloom Rod	120	After Providence has been defeated.
The Devourer of Cods	180	After The Devourer of Gods has been defeated.

The following items will also be for sale if Thorium is enabled.

Item	Cost	Availability
Marine Catcher	5	If in the Diverman is present.
Cartilaged Catcher	10	If in the Ocean.
Granite Control Rod	5	After Skeletron has been defeated.
Champion's Catcher	5	After Skeletron has been defeated.
Geode Gatherer	10	In Hardmode.
R'lyeh's Lost Rod	50	If Forgotten One has been defeated.
Terrarium Whale Catcher	125	After 30 Angler Quests have been completed and Lunatic Cultist has been defeated.

Extras

Inventory
Item	Cost	Availability
Recycling Machine	50	Always
Fishing Potion	150	After 1 Angler Quests has been completed
Crate Potion	120	After 1 Angler Quests has been completed
Sonar Potion	1	After 1 Angler Quests has been completed
Fishing Bobber	5	After 3 Angler Quests has been completed
Chum Bucket	25	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a Full Moon Will sell an additional item after 10, 15, and 20 Angler Quests have been completed with offset moon cycle requirements. See below for more details.
Sextant	5	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waning Gibbous Will sell an additional item after 10, 15, and 20 Angler Quests have been completed with offset moon cycle requirements. See below for more details.
Angler Earring	5	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a Third Quarter Will sell an additional item after 10, 15, and 20 Angler Quests have been completed with offset moon cycle requirements. See below for more details.
Fisherman's Pocket Guide	5	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waning Crescent Will sell an additional item after 10, 15, and 20 Angler Quests have been completed with offset moon cycle requirements. See below for more details.
Lavaproof Fishing Hook	10	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed, a New Moon , and the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu have been defeated Will sell an additional item after 10, 15, and 20 Angler Quests have been completed with offset moon cycle requirements. See below for more details.
High Test Fishing Line	5	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waxing Crescent Will sell an additional item after 10, 15, and 20 Angler Quests have been completed with offset moon cycle requirements. See below for more details.
Weather Radio	5	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a First Quarter Will sell an additional item after 10, 15, and 20 Angler Quests have been completed with offset moon cycle requirements. See below for more details.
Tackle Box	5	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waxing Gibbous Will sell an additional item after 10, 15, and 20 Angler Quests have been completed with offset moon cycle requirements. See below for more details.
Angler Hat	5	After 10 Angler Quests have been completed
Angler Vest	5	After 15 Angler Quests have been completed
Angler Pants	5	After 20 Angler Quests have been completed
Fisherman's Shirt	5	If the Clothier is present
Fisherman's Pants	5	If the Clothier is present
Any Pylon	10	When in a specific biome and is happy enough.

The Fisherman will sell these items after 5 Angler Quests have been completed. Additional items will be sold after 10, 15, and 20 Angler Quests with different moon cycle requirements. This means the Fisherman will sell more items the more quests the player has completed.

Item	Cost	Availability
Chum Bucket	25	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a Full Moon
Sextant	5	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waning Gibbous
Angler Earring	5	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a Third Quarter
Fisherman's Pocket Guide	5	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waning Crescent
Lavaproof Fishing Hook	10	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed, a New Moon , and the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu have been defeated
High Test Fishing Line	5	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waxing Crescent
Weather Radio	5	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a First Quarter
Tackle Box	5	After 5 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waxing Gibbous
Lavaproof Fishing Hook	10	After 10 Angler Quests have been completed, a Full Moon , and the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu have been defeated
High Test Fishing Line	5	After 10 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waning Gibbous
Weather Radio	5	After 10 Angler Quests have been completed and a Third Quarter
Tackle Box	5	After 10 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waning Crescent
Chum Bucket	25	After 10 Angler Quests have been completed and a New Moon
Sextant	5	After 10 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waxing Crescent
Angler Earring	5	After 10 Angler Quests have been completed and a First Quarter
Fisherman's Pocket Guide	5	After 10 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waxing Gibbous
Weather Radio	5	After 15 Angler Quests have been completed and a Full Moon
Tackle Box	5	After 15 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waning Gibbous
Chum Bucket	25	After 15 Angler Quests have been completed and a Third Quarter
Sextant	5	After 15 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waning Crescent
Angler Earring	5	After 15 Angler Quests have been completed and a New Moon
Fisherman's Pocket Guide	5	After 15 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waxing Crescent
Lavaproof Fishing Hook	10	After 15 Angler Quests have been completed, a First Quarter , and the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu have been defeated
High Test Fishing Line	5	After 15 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waxing Gibbous
Angler Earring	5	After 20 Angler Quests have been completed and a Full Moon
Fisherman's Pocket Guide	5	After 20 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waning Gibbous
Lavaproof Fishing Hook	10	After 20 Angler Quests have been completed, a Third Quarter , and the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu have been defeated
High Test Fishing Line	5	After 20 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waning Crescent
Weather Radio	5	After 20 Angler Quests have been completed and a New Moon
Tackle Box	5	After 20 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waxing Crescent
Chum Bucket	25	After 20 Angler Quests have been completed and a First Quarter
Sextant	5	After 20 Angler Quests have been completed and a Waxing Gibbous

Living preference

	Biome	Neighbor
Loves	Ocean	Angler
Likes	Forest	Truffle Mechanic Princess
Dislikes	Desert	Pirate Nurse
Hates	n/a	n/a

For more information, see NPC happiness.

For other NPCs' living preferences with the Fisherman, see Other NPC Happiness.

Shimmered form

Shimmered Fisherman and their Map Icon.

When submerged in Shimmer, the Fisherman will transform into their Shimmered form. The only impact on gameplay is the Fisherman will be teleported to Queen Statues instead of King Statues. They can be returned to their classic look by submerging them in Shimmer again.

Names

The Fisherman may have any of the following names:

Charles
Colin
Davis
Hermann
Ike
Isaac
Jarrell
Keith
Malcolm
Mark
Max
Michael
Nathaniel
Paul
Pete
Ray
Richard
Sherman
Spencer
Willy

Quotes

Interaction Quotes

Greetings. Care to do some fishin'?
I got all the supplies you'd need if you want to do some fishin'.
Fishing rods? Bait? Hooks? You want it?
Make sure you have bait on your hook.
Ahoy there. My name is [Fisherman's Name].
There are all sorts of strange fish in these waters; see what you can catch!

Hm... I seem to have misplaced my rod...
- This quote is 10 times as rare

You were paying way too much for worms. I'm your new worm guy.
- This quote is 5 times as rare

When the Fisherman is below half health

That's gonna leave a mark.
- This quote is 10 times as common

When it is day time and not raining

A nice sunny day today.

When it is day time and raining

Rain is the perfect time to do some fishin'!

When it is night time and not raining

Time to get some shut-eye.

When it is night time and raining

Careful out there. There's a nasty storm out tonight!

When homeless

Could you provide me with a vessel of some sort? A man needs a place to sleep!

When not homeless

Now I can really set up shop! Make sure you purchase some goods!

When the player has flight time from wings

Aye, I saw a large fish with wings once...

When the player has a Ladybug in their inventory

I wouldn't use that lady bug as bait if I were you. There are tales of an evil curse being put on you if you do...

When there is a party

That's the biggest catch I've seen yet! Time to celebrate.
I cooked me up some Bumblebee Tuna. Those things are tasty!
- These quotes are 2 times as common

When there is a Blood Moon

I hear that there are some crazy creatures swimming in the water tonight. Fish them up!
- This quote is 2 times as common

When the Angler has not been rescued

Some sort of storm must've pushed me off course. I know I didn't intend on being here at this time.
- This quote is 2 times as common

When the mod's config is set to disable every item from the Fisherman's shop

A mysterious force told me not to sell anything. They said to check the "config", whatever that is.
- This quote is 20 times as common

When the Angler is present

[Angler's Name] is after all sorts of exotic fish. You should see what he wants today. Currently, you have completed # for him.
No I'm not [Angler's Name] the Angler's father, but I'll gladly watch over him!
- These quotes are 4 times as rare

When the Angler is present and the player has not completed any Angler Quests

So far you have completed 0 quests for [Angler's Name] the Angler. I think it is time for you to start!
- This quote is 2 times as rare

When the Angler is present and the player has completed at least one Angler Quests

So far you have completed # quests for [Angler's Name] the Angler. Keep at it!
- This quote is 2 times as rare

When the Angler is present and the player has completed at least 10 Angler Quests

So far you have completed # quests for [Angler's Name] the Angler. Great job! Keep going!
- This quote is 2 times as rare

When the Angler is present, the player has completed at least 30 Angler Quests, and the player is male

Nice job, son! You have completed # quests for [Angler's Name] the Angler. Why not keep going?
- This quote is 2 times as rare

When the Angler is present, the player has completed at least 30 Angler Quests, and the player is female

Nice job, lass! You have completed # quests for [Angler's Name] the Angler. Why not keep going?
- This quote is 2 times as rare

When the Pirate is present

I wouldn't trust [Pirate's Name] the Pirate. I've had my fair share of run-ins with pirates.
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When the Princess is present

[Princess' Name] the Princess has offered to get me a fancy new vessel. How kind of her!
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When the Truffle is present

I occasionally take Glowing Mushrooms to use as bait. I don't think [Truffle's Name] knows that I do that, so don't tell 'em!
I'm friends with [Truffle's Name] the Truffle. Glowing Mushrooms make good bait!
- These quotes are 4 times as rare

When the Nurse is present

I dislike [Nurse's Name] the Nurse. She always bugs me for check-ups that I don't need.
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When the Mechanic is present

[Mechanic's Name] the Mechanic is always here to help me when me ship needs repairs.
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When Rijam's Mod is enabled and the Interstellar Traveler is present

[Interstellar Traveler's Name] is nice and all, but I don't trust her around my stash of fish!
- This quote is 4 times as rare-->

When Rijam's Mod is enabled and the Harpy (NPC) is present

[Harpy's Name] sometimes helps me scout ahead on my fishing journeys. Very helpful!
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When Rijam's Mod is enabled and the Hell Trader is present

I let [Hell Trader's Name] try some different kinds of fish. She seemed to enjoy them!
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When the Thorium mod is enabled and the Diverman is present

Now [Diverman's Name] is the kind of guy I respect!
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When the Calamity mod is enabled and the player is male

Careful with mermaids, son, not all of them are friendly.
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When the Calamity mod is enabled and the player is female

Careful with mermaids, lass, not all of them are friendly.
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When the Calamity mod is enabled and the Sea King is present

Amidias is such an interesting person. I hope he doesn't mind me fishin'.
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When the SGAmod is enabled and the world is in Hardmode

A Shark-what? That is truely a freak of nature.
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When Fargo's Mutant Mod is enabled and the Mutant is present

The wings that [Mutant's Name] have remind me of something else...
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When the No Fishing Quests mod is enabled and the Angler is present

It seems like [Angler's Name] has started to sell his own items. Don't forget about me; I still have plenty of goods available in my shop!
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When the pbone's Utilities mod is enabled and it is day time

I heard rumors of a blue hooded man who sells valuables...
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When the Torch Seller mod is enabled and the Torch Man is present

[Torch Man's Name] really lightens my spirits when I'm around them.
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When the Bosses As NPCs mod is enabled and Duke Fishron is present

Duke Fishron is quite the fellow. Never thought I'd get to actually get to talk to someone like him!
- This quote is 4 times as rare

When the Helpfule NPCs mod is enabled and the Fisherman is present

[Fisherman's Name] may be my competitor, but I can't stay mad at a fellow Fisherman.
- This quote is 4 times as rare

Happiness Quotes

When homeless:

Could you provide me with a vessel of some sort? A man needs a place to sleep!

When far from home

Man overboard! I am too far from my home!

When in a sparse area

I enjoy the open space, just like the vast ocean.

When overcrowded

I would prefer some personal space.

When very overcrowded

Fishing is supposed to be relaxing, but I can't focus with everyone around here!

When in loved biome (Ocean)

I love the Ocean, it's the best place to do some fishin'!

When in liked biome (Forest)

There are plenty of fish to catch in the Forest.

When in disliked biome (Desert)

The lack of water in the Desert makes fishin' harder than it should be.

When in hated biome (Corruption, Crimson, Dungeon)

Davy Jones, the Corruption/Crimson/Dungeon is not a safe place!

When near a loved Town NPC (Angler)

No I'm not [Town NPC's Name]'s father, but I'll gladly watch over him!

When near a liked Town NPC (Truffle, Mechanic)

I view [Town NPC's Name] as one of me crew members. They're a trustworthy person.

When near the Princess

"[Princess' Name] has offered to get me a fancy new vessel. How kind of her!"

When near a disliked Town NPC (Pirate, Nurse)

I don't like being around [Town NPC's Name]. They are not the kind of person I associate myself with.

When near a hated Town NPC

I hate [Town NPC's Name]. They insult me and my trade.
- The Fisherman does not hate anyone, so this will never show in game.

When neutral

Everything is swell.

Other Town NPC's Quotes

Pirate: When the Fisherman is present

Arr, that [Fisherman's Name] the Fisherman is the type to steal me crew's waters and then get me crew into trouble with the authorities. Do not trust such a man.
- This quote is 6 times as rare

Zoologist: When the Fisherman is present

I keep telling [Fisherman's Name] the Fisherman the dangers of over-fishing and he just shrugs me off! What nerve!
- This quote is 6 times as rare

Angler: When the Fisherman is present

Yeah? What about [Fisherman's Name] the Fisherman? He's alright I guess. Back to work with you!
- This quote is 6 times as rare

Truffle: When the Fisherman is present

[Fisherman's Name] the Fisherman is nice to me. He doesn't seem to want to eat me.
- This quote is 6 times as rare

Princess: When the Fisherman is present

[Fisherman's Name] the Fisherman catches all sorts of tasty fish for the town!
- This quote is 6 times as rare

Trivia

The Fisherman does not sell Quest Fish.
The Fisherman does not sell the Golden Carp because its only use is to sell it.
It is cheaper to buy the Mechanic's Rod and Sitting Duck's Fishing Pole from the Mechanic and Traveling Merchant respectively.