Wizard

WizardHardmode exclusive

Map Icon

 Classic

 Expert

 Master

Statistics

Type	NPC
Environment	The Hallow Valid house
AI Type	Passive AI
Damage	182731
Max Life	250
Defense	15
KB Resist	50%

Sounds

Hurt
Killed

• Internal NPC ID: 108

Bound Wizard

Statistics

Type	NPC
Environment	Cavern
AI Type	No AI
Damage	10
Max Life	250
Defense	15
KB Resist	50%

Sounds

Hurt
Killed

• Internal NPC ID: 106

The Wizard is a Hardmode NPC vendor who sells magic-related items. As soon as the Wall of Flesh has been defeated, he rarely spawns in the cavern layer or below. Similar to the Goblin Tinkerer, Mechanic, Golfer, Tavernkeep, and Stylist, he first spawns as the stationary Bound Wizard. Interacting with him will free him, after which he will respawn as long as a vacant house is available, even if killed.

When enemies are in his vicinity, the Wizard hurls fireballs at them in a similar fashion to the Flower of Fire while casting an aesthetic magic circle, dealing 18 / 27 / 31 damage.

He will occasionally replace his regular quote with a comment about the player's luck. This is the only way to estimate a player's luck value in the game.

The Bound Wizard is one of the few entities that can be detected by the Lifeform Analyzer or its upgrades.

Quick Answers

What triggers the Wizard to spawn in Terraria?

In Terraria, the Wizard is a Hardmode NPC vendor who spawns after the Wall of Flesh has been defeated. He rarely appears in the cavern layer or below. Initially, he appears as the stationary Bound Wizard. Interacting with him will free him, and then he will respawn as long as a vacant house is available, even if he is killed. So, to trigger the Wizard's spawn, you need to defeat the Wall of Flesh and have a vacant house ready for him.

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How does the Wizard defend himself against enemies in Terraria?

The Wizard in Terraria is a Hardmode NPC vendor who sells magic-related items. He casts fireballs similar to the Flower of Fire that deal 18 damage to an enemy. It also causes On Fire! debuff.

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What is the significance of the Wizard in the context of Terraria's Hardmode?

In Terraria's Hardmode, the Wizard plays a significant role as a vendor who sells magic-related items. He becomes available after the Wall of Flesh has been defeated and can be found in the cavern layer or below. Initially, he appears as the stationary Bound Wizard, and interacting with him will free him. Once freed, he will respawn as long as there is a vacant house. The Wizard is also notable for his ability to fire magical Rune Blast projectiles, making him a formidable presence in the game.

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What is the process to free the Bound Wizard in Terraria?

In Terraria, the Wizard initially appears as the Bound Wizard in the cavern layer or below, after the Wall of Flesh has been defeated. To free him, you simply need to interact with him. Once freed, he will respawn as long as a vacant house is available, even if he is killed. He is a Hardmode NPC vendor who sells magic-related items and can be found in nearly any open area underground.

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What similarities do the Wizard, Goblin Tinkerer, and Mechanic NPCs in Terraria share?

In Terraria, the Wizard shares several similarities with other NPCs like the Goblin Tinkerer and Mechanic. All three characters initially spawn in a bound state in the underground areas of the game. Players must interact with them to free them, after which they will respawn as long as there is a vacant house available. These characters are also part of the Hardmode phase of the game, becoming available after the Wall of Flesh has been defeated. They all contribute to the game by offering various services or items for sale, with the Wizard specifically selling magic-related items.

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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,  Console version,  Mobile version, and  tModLoader version, prices can also be higher or lower based on the NPC's happiness level.

Inventory

Item	Cost	Availability
Crystal Ball	10	Always available.
Ice Rod	50 1	Always available.
Greater Mana Potion	5	Always available.
Bell	1	Always available.
Harp	1	Always available.
Spell Tome	5	Always available.
Book	15	On  PC version,  Console version,  Mobile version, and  tModLoader version.
Music Box	10	Always available.
Empty Dropper	1	Always available.
Wizard's Hat	3	During Halloween.
Any Pylon	10	When in a specific biome and is happy enough.

Living preferences

	Biome	Neighbor
Loves	n/a	​Golfer
Likes	​The Hallow	​Princess ​Merchant
Dislikes	​Ocean	​Witch Doctor
Hates	n/a	​Cyborg

For more information, see NPC happiness.

Shimmered form

Shimmered Wizard and his Map Icon.

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

Names

The Wizard may have any of the following names:

• Abram
• Alasdair
• Arddun
• Arwyn
• Berwyn
• Dalamar
• Dulais
• Elric
• Fizban
• Gearroid
• Greum
• Gwentor
• Hirael
• Leomund
• Maelor
• Magius
• Merlyn
• Ningauble
• Sargon
• Seonag
• Tagar
• Xanadu

Tips

• The Dungeon contains a large number of open areas that may provide the most frequent opportunities for the Wizard to spawn. Until defeating Plantera, no new Hardmode enemies spawn there, making it a safe and quick place to search for him.
• A Hunter Potion can be used to locate the Wizard.

Quotes

Interaction quotes

If the character is male and the respective NPC is present: "Well, hi there, <name of Guide>! What can I do for you today?" "Well, hi there, <name of Demolitionist>! What can I do for you today?" "Well, hi there, <name of Goblin Tinkerer>! What can I do for you today?" If the character is female and the respective NPC is present: "Well, hi there, <name of Nurse>! What can I do for you today?" "Well, hi there, <name of Mechanic>! What can I do for you today?" "Well, hi there, <name of Dryad>! What can I do for you today?" During night: "Want me to pull a coin from behind your ear? No? Ok." "Do you want some magic candy? No? Ok." "I make a rather enchanting hot chocolate if you'd be inter...No? Ok." During day: "Are you here for a peek at my crystal ball?" "Ever wanted an enchanted ring that turns rocks into slimes? Well neither did I." "Someone once told me friendship is magic. That's ridiculous. You can't turn people into frogs with friendship." "I can see your future now... You will buy a lot of items from me!" "I once tried to bring an Angel Statue to life. It didn't do anything." When homeless: "Ohh, my hero!" "Oh, how heroic! Thank you for saving me, young lady!" (if the character is female) "Oh, how heroic! Thank you for saving me, young man!" (if the character is male) "Now that we know each other, I can move in with you, right?" When rescued: "Thanks for saving me, friend! This bondage was starting to chafe." During a Party: "Clearly I throw the most magical of parties." During a Windy Day: "This gale got you bothered? There's a spell for that." "A blast of wind terrorizing our world? Did I do that?" During Rain: "Yes, I can go out in the rain and not melt. I'm a wizard, dammit!" "Raindrops falling on my... uh.. Where am I? Who are you? ... Who am I?" During a Thunderstorm: "You call this lightning!? Back in my day, I .. uh.. Hmm. Oh, did you need something?" "Did somebody steal my spell book again!?" When in a Graveyard: "I can't bring anyone back from the dead, so don't ask!" "Funny, when I look far enough into the crystal ball, this is where every customer ends up!" After defeating Tier 1 of the Old One's Army: "You know, I think I've seen a portal like that before, but it was gold."

Happiness quotes

When homeless: "Where is my house? Where am I? Who are you? Who am I?" When far from home: "I could have sworn my house was here somewhere..." When in a sparse area: "Reminds me of the old days, practicing magic up in a tower in the middle of nowhere!" When overcrowded: "Can some of these noisy people move further away? No? Ok." "This overcrowding is starting to dampen my magic! I think." When in the Hallow: "What's not to like about the Hallow? It has unicorns and rainbows." When in the Ocean: "I dislike the Ocean, magic does not flow well in a place like this." When in an Evil Biome or the Dungeon: "The abominations in the Corruption/Crimson/Dungeon disturb me, like the darkest form of magic." When near the Golfer: "I love that there's a lot to talk about with <Name of Golfer>." When near the Princess: "<Name of Princess>? We have a princess? Fascinating, she seems nice." When near the Merchant: "<Name of Merchant> and I share a very long history, I like the mutual wisdom." When near the Witch Doctor: "<Name of Witch Doctor> dabbles in things that shouldn't be disturbed, and I don't like that." When near the Cyborg: "That loathsome <Name of Cyborg> is a complete and total abomination to magic!" When neutral: "I feel magical."

Wizard luck status quotes

Main article: Luck

If luck is ≥ 0.75 "You are overflowing with a blessing of stupendous prosperity!!" "Excessive health and happiness gush from your very being! You are a Godsend!!" If luck is < 0.75 and ≥ 0.5 "Have you a garden of four-leaf clovers? You are bursting with essences of great fortune!" "Serendipity smiles upon you! It is likely you shall find profit in all things!" If luck is < 0.5 and ≥ 0.25 "You are giving off a positive energy, like something grand could occur at any moment." "There are vibes of good fortune emanating from you, as though your wishes could possibly come true." If luck is < 0.25 and > 0 "I sense a speck of good karma about you, but I could be mistaken." "There's something unusually warm about you. I'm not sure how to place it, but keep walking in that direction." If luck is 0 (The Wizard does not use any of these quotes if luck is 0.) If luck is < 0 and ≥ −0.14 "The air feels dull and gloomy where you step. Be wary of ill feelings." "Is something bothering you? Something doesn't feel quite right about you." If luck is < −0.14 and ≥ −0.28 "Negative energy is seeping from your pores. I wouldn't take any chances today." "Unfortunate omens hang over your head. You DID forward that letter, right?" If luck is < −0.28 and ≥ −0.42 "I feel a terrible fate surrounding you! You should just stay in bed today!" "What manner of salt did you spill to receive such misfortune!?" If Luck is < −0.42 (impossible to access) "Stay away! You are dragging a behemoth of woeful bad luck in your wake! I want nothing of it!!" "Did you smash every mirror in WorldName!? You hapless fool, you are cursed beyond help!!"

Trivia

• The Wizard may be slightly senile or have prosopagnosia, as he confuses the player with NPCs of the same gender that have moved in, and does not realize that there is a Princess in the current world when asked about happiness nearby to her.
  • His confusion also may just be poor eyesight due to old age.
• Despite the loading tip stating that The Wizard tends to get lost underground, The Wizard is instead bound with no current explanation.
• Most of the Wizard's names refer to wizards from popular culture:
  • Merlin from the Matter of Britain.
  • The name "Elric" references Michael Moorcock's fictional character Elric of Melniboné.
  • Ningauble is a wizard appearing in the adventures of the two sword & sorcery heroes Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser.
  • Leomund, Fizban, Magius, and Dalamar from the Dungeons & Dragons settings Greyhawk and Dragonlance.
  • The name Sargon may be a reference to Sargon of Akkad, first ruler of the Akkadian Empire, or to Sargon the Sorcerer, a fictional mystic, superhero, and sorcerer appearing in DC Comics publications.
  • The name Xanadu might be a reference to Shangdu, also known as Xanadu, the summer capital of the Mongol-ruled Yuan dynasty of Medieval China or possibly refers to Madame Xanadu, a powerful sorceress and soothsayer from DC’s Prime Earth.
  • Many of the rest, including Hirael, Maelor, Arwyn, and possibly Berwyn, refer to elves created by English author and scholar J. R. R. Tolkien, mostly from the collection of mythopoeic works The Silmarillion and his epic high fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings.
• The quote "Ever wanted an enchanted ring that turns rocks into slimes? Well neither did I." is a reference to the first mod in Terraria, which allowed turning blocks into enemies.
• The quote "Someone once told me friendship is magic. [...]" is a reference to the Canadian-American animated fantasy television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.
• The quote "I once tried to bring an Angel Statue to life. It didn't do anything." might be a continuation of a running in-game joke about how the Angel Statue is utterly useless.
• The quote "Are you here for a peek at my crystal ball?" refers to the Wizard selling a Crystal Ball. A crystal ball is furthermore very commonly associated with sorcery and clairvoyance.
• The quote "You know, I think I've seen a portal like that before, but it was gold." is most likely a reference to Coin Portals.
• The quote "I can't bring anyone back from the dead, so don't ask!" might be a reference to the Genie in the 1992 American animated musical fantasy film Aladdin.
• The quote "Reminds me of the old days, practicing magic up in a tower in the middle of nowhere!" may be a reference to J. R. R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.
• The quote "I feel a terrible fate surrounding you! You should just stay in bed today!" may be a reference to the action-adventure game The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
• The quote "Yes, I can go out in the rain and not melt. I'm a wizard, dammit!" may be a reference to the American children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It is also the only town NPC quote that contains what can be viewed as a swear word.
• The quote "Unfortunate omens hang over your head. You DID forward that letter, right?" may be a reference to the common Chain Letters posted to gather popularity or people to follow said chain. These come in many forms, but a common occurrence is, per example, "Share this post with 5 friends or you will die in 7 days."
• The Wizard's design after coming into contact with shimmer could possibly be a reference to the Black Mage from Final Fantasy.

The Bestiary entry for the Wizard: "The Wizard is an absent-minded, demented old man who dabbles in the arcane arts. He sells magical trinkets to train new apprentices."

History

 PC version

• Desktop 1.4.1: Now sells Books for 15.

• Desktop 1.4.0.1: Fixed a bug where the condition for the quote mentioning the Guide was that a Demon Eye (rather than the Guide) is present.

• Desktop 1.3.1: Now has a chance to be named "Abram".

• Desktop 1.3.0.1:
  • Now sells Empty Dropper.
  • Price of Ice Rod reduced from 1 to 50.
  • Sprite updated.

• Desktop 1.1.1: Now can be untied with Autopause enabled.

• Desktop 1.1: Introduced.

 Console version

• Console 1.0.933.1: Applied changes from PS4's 1.0.750.0 update. ()

• Console 1.0.750.0: ()
  • Now sells Empty Dropper.
  • Price of Ice Rod reduced from 1 to 50.

• Console-Release: Introduced.

 Nintendo Switch version

• Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.

 Mobile version

• Mobile 1.1.5536: Introduced.

Nintendo 3DS version

• 3DS-Release: Introduced.