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How to beat Pirate Ship — strategy, drops and tier

How to beat Pirate Ship — strategy, drops and tier

Overview

Pirate Ship is a boss in Terraria, rendered as a composite of 2 NPC segments. This guide pulls together the official spawn rules, drop table, and progression context so you can decide when to attempt the fight and what to bring.

How to summon

Summon conditions not yet documented in this codex.

Notable drops

  • Coin Gun (1 in 50)
  • Lucky Coin (1 in 15)
  • Discount Card (1 in 15)
  • Pirate Staff (1 in 15)
  • Gold Ring (1 in 15)
  • The Dutchman (1 in 20)
  • Cutlass (1 in 10)
  • Barrel Launcher (1 in 10)

Fight composition

Pirate Ship is composed of 2 pieces (Flying Dutchman, Dutchman Cannon). Plan your weapon choice around hitting all parts — piercing weapons or wide AoE tend to outperform single-target damage.

Frequently asked

How do you summon Pirate Ship? +

Summon conditions not yet documented in this codex.

What are the best drops from Pirate Ship? +

Coin Gun (1 in 50), Lucky Coin (1 in 15), Discount Card (1 in 15)

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