Hirelings
Hire villagers as your crew. Give them jobs, gear and homes, mark work areas, and watch them farm, mine, build, craft and trade. Run a company with wages, a bank, market stalls, guard dogs and rivals who can poach your best workers.
Work Gear
Hats, workwear, gloves, boots and accessories. Worn pieces wear out slowly; accessories do not.
Hats
Straw Hat
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:straw_hat |
| Durability | 120 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Farmer |
| Hireling gear slot | Head |
| Tooltip | "Keeps the sun off in the fields" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Hard Hat
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:hard_hat |
| Durability | 120 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Builder, Mason, Lumberjack, Foreman |
| Hireling gear slot | Head |
| Tooltip | "Guards against falling blocks" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Helmet with Lamp
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:helmet_with_lamp |
| Durability | 120 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Miner |
| Hireling gear slot | Head |
| Tooltip | "Lights the way underground" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Chef Hat
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:chef_hat |
| Durability | 120 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Cook |
| Hireling gear slot | Head |
| Tooltip | "Cleaner kitchen: better food" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Beekeeper Veil
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:beekeeper_veil |
| Durability | 120 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Beekeeper |
| Hireling gear slot | Head |
| Tooltip | "Keeps stings off the face" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Bard Hat
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:bard_hat |
| Durability | 120 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Bard |
| Hireling gear slot | Head |
| Tooltip | "Draws a crowd" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Goggles
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:goggles |
| Durability | 120 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Mason, Alchemist, Engineer |
| Hireling gear slot | Head |
| Tooltip | "Protects the eyes: less waste" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Magnifier Goggles
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:magnifier_goggles |
| Durability | 120 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Jeweler |
| Hireling gear slot | Head |
| Tooltip | "Close work: finer quality" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Body
Beekeeper Suit
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:beekeeper_suit |
| Durability | 200 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Beekeeper |
| Hireling gear slot | Body |
| Tooltip | "No sting damage" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Forge Apron
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:forge_apron |
| Durability | 160 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Weaponsmith, Armorsmith |
| Hireling gear slot | Body |
| Tooltip | "Guards against forge heat" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Work Apron
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:work_apron |
| Durability | 160 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Farmer, Carpenter, Toolsmith, Tanner, Butcher, Herbalist, Cook, Stocker |
| Hireling gear slot | Body |
| Tooltip | "Plain work clothes" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
White Apron
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:white_apron |
| Durability | 160 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Healer |
| Hireling gear slot | Body |
| Tooltip | "Clean hands for healing" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Robe
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:robe |
| Durability | 160 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Alchemist, Enchanter |
| Hireling gear slot | Body |
| Tooltip | "Steady hands for brewing and enchanting" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Camouflage Cloak
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:camouflage_cloak |
| Durability | 160 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Hunter |
| Hireling gear slot | Body |
| Tooltip | "Game spooks less easily" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Rain Cloak
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:rain_cloak |
| Durability | 160 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Fisherman |
| Hireling gear slot | Body |
| Tooltip | "Keeps working in the rain" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Merchant Coat
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:merchant_coat |
| Durability | 160 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Merchant |
| Hireling gear slot | Body |
| Tooltip | "Better prices at the stall" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Instructor's Coat
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:instructors_coat |
| Durability | 160 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Trainer |
| Hireling gear slot | Body |
| Tooltip | "Lessons stick better" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Bard Outfit
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:bard_outfit |
| Durability | 160 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Bard |
| Hireling gear slot | Body |
| Tooltip | "Better tips and morale" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
High-Vis Vest
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:high_vis_vest |
| Durability | 160 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Foreman |
| Hireling gear slot | Body |
| Tooltip | "Seen by the whole crew" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Hands and feet
Work Gloves
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:work_gloves |
| Durability | 160 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Rancher, Stablehand, Carpenter, Mason, Toolsmith, Tanner, Butcher, Herbalist, Alchemist |
| Hireling gear slot | Hands |
| Tooltip | "Sturdier grip: fewer drops" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Heat Gloves
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:heat_gloves |
| Durability | 160 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Weaponsmith, Armorsmith |
| Hireling gear slot | Hands |
| Tooltip | "Handles hot metal safely" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Precision Gloves
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:precision_gloves |
| Durability | 160 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Jeweler |
| Hireling gear slot | Hands |
| Tooltip | "Steady hands: fewer slips" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Heavy Boots
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:heavy_boots |
| Durability | 200 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Miner, Gatherer, Rancher, Stablehand |
| Hireling gear slot | Feet |
| Tooltip | "Sure footing underground" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Fast Boots
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:fast_boots |
| Durability | 200 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Scout, Courier |
| Hireling gear slot | Feet |
| Tooltip | "Walks faster between jobs" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Waterproof Boots
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:waterproof_boots |
| Durability | 200 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Fisherman |
| Hireling gear slot | Feet |
| Tooltip | "Works in water without slowing" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Accessories
Tool Belt
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:tool_belt |
| Durability | 180 (does not stack) |
| Worn by | Builder, Engineer |
| Hireling gear slot | Accessory |
| Tooltip | "Tools to hand: faster work" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Enchanted Amulet
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:enchanted_amulet |
| Stack size | 1 |
| Worn by | Enchanter |
| Hireling gear slot | Accessory |
| Tooltip | "Better enchantments" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Coin Purse
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:coin_purse |
| Stack size | 1 |
| Worn by | Merchant |
| Hireling gear slot | Accessory |
| Tooltip | "Better prices at the stall" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Satchel
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:satchel |
| Stack size | 1 |
| Worn by | Healer, Cartographer |
| Hireling gear slot | Accessory |
| Tooltip | "Carries more supplies" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Map Case
| Type | Work gear |
| ID | hirelings:map_case |
| Stack size | 1 |
| Worn by | Cartographer |
| Hireling gear slot | Accessory |
| Tooltip | "Keeps maps safe: better maps" |
| How to get | Crafting (recipe below) |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Ring
| Type | Item |
| ID | hirelings:ring |
| How to get | Special recipe: three of the same ingot (any c:ingots) and one cut gem, anywhere in the grid |
Shapeless: the ingredients can go anywhere in the grid.
Three of the same ingot (any ingot) and one cut gem, anywhere in the grid. The ring keeps the ingot's colour and the gem, which gives a hireling +1 to a stat when worn in the Accessory slot. Shown with Iron and a Cut Ruby.
Last updated November 9, 2026