- For a complete list of NPC names, see NPC names.
NPCs (Non-Player Characters) added by The Thorium Mod total to 9 Pre-Hardmode NPCs and 1 Hardmode NPC. Primarily, they sell various useful items for progression, such as weapons for early Hardmode (Weapon Master), useful buffs/potions (Cook), or convenience (Druid).
Furthermore, some NPCs offer additional features such as in the form of hired help, free movement buffs, or special items provided every half day.
Town NPCs
Pre-Hardmode
| NPC | Description | Spawn requirement | Defending Weapon | Drops upon death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Blacksmith | Sells Steel and Durasteel items, most vanilla Pre-Hardmode bars, Blacksmith's Apron, and the Arcane Armor Fabricator. | Eye of Cthulhu is defeated. | Hot Iron (Ranged) |
 The Ebon Hammer1/8 (12.5%) |
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Cobbler | Sells various types of movement accessories. Grants the Shined Shoes buff for free. | Any player has any type of shoe accessory in their inventory or equipped, with addition of the Aglet and Anklet of the Wind. | Feral Fang (Ranged) |
n/a |
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Confused Zombie | Sells various undead-themed crafting materials, weapons and accessories. Provides Enemy Repellents every half day for a price of 2  .
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Patch Werk is defeated. | Severed Hands / HM: Grave Buster (Thrown / HM: Magic) |
n/a |
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Cook | Sells Cook’s Food, cooking-themed weapons and Cook set. Sells unique and powerful foods when given appropriate ingredients. | King Slime is defeated. | Kitchen Plate (Thrown) |
n/a |
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Desert Acolyte | Sells throwing accessories, desert-themed weapons and Cactus Fruit. Triggers a Sandstorm for a price of 1 .
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The Grand Thunder Bird is defeated. | Traveler's Gust (Magic) |
n/a |
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Diverman | Sells various ocean-themed items. Provides an Emergency Air Tank for free that he can refill should it be used. | The Queen Jellyfish is defeated. | Diver's Harpoon (Ranged) |
 Thorium Cube(100%; only when named Sam) |
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Druid | Sells all seeds, Ranger's Cowl, Magical Mushroom Bag and Magical Jungle Bag. | Corpse Bloom is defeated. | Druid's Razor Leaf (Ranged) |
n/a |
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Spiritualist | Sells various Healer-related items. Grants the Guardian Angel buff in exchange for 5 Purified Shards. | The Buried Champion is defeated. | Spiritual Wisp (Magic) |
n/a |
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Tracker | Sells various items in exchange for Vanquisher Medals. Provides contracts to kill rare enemies to unlock new shop items. | Eye of Cthulhu is defeated. | Iron Sword (Melee) |
n/a |
Hardmode
| NPC | Description | Spawn requirement | Defending Weapon | Drops upon death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Weapon Master | Sells various early-Hardmode weapons, Rapier Badge, Blast Shield and Demon's Garb. Can be paid 10 to become a Hired Demon.
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Coznix, The Fallen Beholder is defeated. | Demon Sickle / HM: Unholy Trident (Magic) |
 Exile's Helmet1/10 (10%) |
Items Sold
Some vanilla NPCs have new items sold under certain conditions.
Quotes
Vanilla NPCs will have new additional quotes that can be seen under certain conditions.
History
- 1.6.1.0: Added new dialogue for Merchant, Nurse, Skeleton Merchant, and Pirate.
- 1.4.0.0:
- Introduced Tracker.
- All NPCs now have 8 names total, up from 4.
- 1.2.12.1:
- New gore visuals for all NPCs.
- Now defend themselves better during Hardmode.
- 1.2.0.0: Introduced all Town NPCs.
