What does the Pirate do in Terraria?
In the popular game Terraria, the Pirate is a Hardmode NPC (non-player character) that appears after at least one Pirate Invasion has been defeated and a vacant house is available. The Pirate looks almost identical to the Pirate Captain, an enemy encountered during the Pirate Invasion, but with a few crucial differences.
What do Pirates drop?
Upon defeating the Pirate, he drops the third most coins among any non-boss enemy, tied with the Paladin. This is not the only valuable loot obtained from the Pirate, but it’s certainly a highlight.
Pirate Skills
The Pirate has no special skills or abilities besides defending himself using either a gun or cannon, making him a formidable but not overly challenging opponent for late-game players.
Finding the Pirate
To acquire the Pirate, you need to complete a Pirate Invasion and ensure that a housing space is available. Pirate Invasions can only occur during Hardmode after the player has defeated some of the game’s previous bosses. The invasion involves a fleet of pirate-themed enemies, including the ominous Pirate Captain, that swoop in to wreak havoc on your world.
Here’s a breakdown of Pirate Invasion chances by world size:
• Small world: 30% chance
• Medium world: 40% chance
• Large world: 50% chance
Pirate-Related Items
In the world of Terraria, Pirates are also associated with items that can be used in various ways. Some crucial items include:
• Pirate Map: A rare spawn material that summons a Pirate Invasion.
• Coin Gun (dropped by Pirate and Paladin): A valuable late-game weapon that fires money instead of bullets.
• Cutlass (dropped by Pirate and Paladin): A unique sword that applies a chance to knock opponents back.
• Discount Card (dropped by Parrot): A rare collectible that grants a specific discount to certain items from the game’s various inventories.
Additional Items and Drops
Pirate-related items are not all about the Pirate itself but also the enemies and friends that accompany him during battles. Here’s a summarized list of items that appear during Pirate Invasions:
| Enemy | Unique Drops |
|---|---|
| Pirate | Coin Gun, Cutlass |
| Pirate Captain | Coin Gun, Cutlass |
| Parrot | Discount Card |
| Squire | Coin Gun |
| Cutlass (uncommon) |
Summing it up
To summarise, the Pirate NPC in Terraria is a defender of the high seas in the game’s world and can be found after at least one Pirate Invasion and a vacant housing space in Hardmode. While relatively easy to defeat, they drop valuable items, mostly coins, and offer fun and challenging battles with an array of pirate-themed friends and foes.