Goblin Tinkerer

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, and can be decreased by equipping a Discount Card or Greedy Ring.

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.

On the when threatened by enemies, the Goblin Tinkerer will defend himself by throwing Spiky Balls, which behave like those thrown by the player and deal 15 /  /  damage at the start of the game, and (on the ) as players progress he will gain various stat increases.

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

Tips

 * 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.

Interaction quotes
When Mechanic is present:

When Stylist is present:

When rescued

When homeless:

During the day:

At night:
 * "" (see Trivia below)
 * "" (see Trivia below)

During a :

When Tier 1 of the has been defeated:

During a :

'''During Rain :

'''During a :

When in a :

Happiness quotes
When homeless:

When neutral:

When far from home:

When in a sparse area:

When overcrowded:

When in the Underground:

When in the Jungle:

When in an Evil biome or the Dungeon:
 * "" [sic]

When near the Mechanic:

When near the Dye Trader:

When near the Clothier:

When near the Stylist:

When near the Princess:

Trivia

 * He is the only goblin who has short but 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, " Makes my cardiac core function improperly, it appears I love how it feels!"'
 * It is possible that his dislike of the clothier is a reference to this, similar to how the mechanic hates him
 * The quote, "" 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,, or ).
 * One of his names, "Dalek", is a reference to the British show . The s 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 , as there is an alien known by the same name featured as an antagonist in one of the movies.
 * The quote "YES, gold is stronger than iron. What are they teaching these humans nowadays?" is a reference to that gold is stronger than iron in Terraria, despite that iron is more durable in real life.
 * Unlike other goblins, the goblin tinkerer doesn’t drop his weapon (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 the Goblin Battle Standard, one of the ways you can summon the Goblin Army event.