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Pirate Ship
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Early Hardmode progression tier
How to beat Pirate Ship — full strategy guide
Summon, arena prep, recommended loadouts by class, drops and next targets
How to summon
spawn rulesAppears as a mini-boss during a Pirate Invasion. Trigger the invasion with a Pirate Map (dropped by Hardmode ocean enemies) or wait for a random Hardmode invasion.
- biomeOcean
- eraHardmode
Composite Breakdown · 2 layers
each fragment is its own NPC →
Frequently asked
common questionsHow do you summon Pirate Ship? +
Appears as a mini-boss during a Pirate Invasion. Trigger the invasion with a Pirate Map (dropped by Hardmode ocean enemies) or wait for a random Hardmode invasion.
When should you fight Pirate Ship? +
Pirate Ship is a Early Hardmode boss — best attempted once you have gear matching that progression tier.
