Terraria Town NPCs: Move-In Conditions, Shops & Happiness

Guide Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: He is already living in every new world from the start.

Gives gameplay tips, names the next NPC to unlock, and shows every recipe that uses an item you hand him.

Likes

Forest, Clothier, Zoologist, Princess

Dislikes

Ocean, Steampunker

Hates

Painter

Merchant Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Arrives once players are carrying more than 50 silver in total.

Stocks basic tools, light sources and supplies for an early base.

Sells: Mining Helmet, Piggy Bank, Iron Anvil, Bug Net, Torch, Lesser Healing Potion, Rope, Safe

Likes

Forest, Golfer, Nurse, Princess

Dislikes

Desert, Tax Collector

Hates

Angler

Nurse Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Moves in when a player has more than 100 max health and the Merchant lives in the world.

Restores your health and removes debuffs for a fee that grows with progress.

Loves

Arms Dealer

Likes

Hallow, Wizard, Princess

Dislikes

Snow, Party Girl, Dryad

Hates

Zoologist

Demolitionist Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Moves in when a player holds an explosive and the Merchant is present.

Sells bombs, grenades, dynamite and other explosives.

Sells: Grenade, Bomb, Dynamite, Land Mine, Explosive Powder, Hellfire Arrow, Dry Bomb, Wet Bomb

Loves

Tavernkeep

Likes

Underground, Mechanic, Princess

Dislikes

Ocean, Goblin Tinkerer, Arms Dealer

Dye Trader Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Arrives when a player carries a dye or dye ingredient and at least four other town NPCs live in the world.

Sells the Dye Vat and a few rare dyes, and swaps Strange Plants for special dyes in Hardmode.

Sells: Dye Vat, Silver Dye, Team Dye, Shadow Dye, Negative Dye, Brown Dye, Fogbound Dye, Bloodbath Dye

Likes

Desert, Arms Dealer, Painter, Princess

Dislikes

Forest, Steampunker

Hates

Pirate

Angler Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Found asleep on a beach; talk to him in the Ocean to wake him up.

Hands out one daily fishing quest and pays with fishing gear, potions and decorations.

Likes

Ocean, Party Girl, Demolitionist, Tax Collector, Princess

Dislikes

Desert

Hates

Tavernkeep

Zoologist Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Moves in once at least 10% of the Bestiary has been filled.

Sells critter and animal themed gear, whips, and the licenses that bring town pets.

Sells: Cat License, Dog License, Bunny License, Leather Whip, Squirrel Hook, Critter Shampoo, Fairy Glowstick

Loves

Witch Doctor

Likes

Forest, Golfer, Princess

Dislikes

Desert, Angler

Hates

Arms Dealer

Dryad Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Arrives after you beat the Eye of Cthulhu, the evil biome boss, or Skeletron.

Sells seeds, nature items and Purification Powder, and reports how much of the world is evil or Hallow.

Sells: Purification Powder, Grass Seeds, Sunflower, Acorn, Dirt Rod, Daybloom Planter Box, Hallowed Seeds

Likes

Jungle, Witch Doctor, Truffle, Princess

Dislikes

Desert, Angler

Hates

Golfer

Painter Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Moves in once 8 other town NPCs live in the world.

Sells paints, coatings, painting tools, paintings and wallpapers.

Sells: Paintbrush, Paint Roller, Paint Scraper, Red Paint, Illuminant Coating, Echo Coating, Daylight

Loves

Dryad

Likes

Jungle, Party Girl, Princess

Dislikes

Forest, Cyborg, Truffle

Golfer Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Found in the Underground Desert; talk to him there to recruit him.

Sells golf clubs, balls, flags, trophies and other golfing gear.

Sells: Golf Ball, Golf Tee, Golf Whistle, Golf Cup, Worn Golf Club (Driver), Lawn Mower, Golf Cart Keys

Loves

Angler

Likes

Forest, Painter, Zoologist, Princess

Dislikes

Underground, Pirate

Hates

Merchant

Arms Dealer Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Moves in when a player carries bullets or a gun that fires them.

Sells guns and ammunition for ranged players.

Sells: Musket Ball, Silver Bullet, Flintlock Pistol, Minishark, Shotgun, Illegal Gun Parts, Empty Bullet, Ammo Box

Loves

Nurse

Likes

Desert, Steampunker, Princess

Dislikes

Snow, Golfer

Hates

Demolitionist

Tavernkeep Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Found passed out somewhere in the world after the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu is beaten; talk to him to wake him.

Sells the Eternia Crystal for the Old One's Army and trades sentries and armor for Defender Medals.

Sells: Ale, Eternia Crystal, Eternia Crystal Stand, Defender's Forge, Flameburst Rod, Ballista Rod, Explosive Trap Rod, Lightning Aura Rod

Loves

Demolitionist

Likes

Hallow, Goblin Tinkerer, Princess

Dislikes

Snow, Guide

Hates

Dye Trader

Stylist Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Found caught in a web inside a Spider Nest; talk to her to free her.

Changes your hairstyle and sells special hair dyes.

Sells: Hair Dye Remover, Life Hair Dye, Mana Hair Dye, Money Hair Dye, Time Hair Dye, Rainbow Hair Dye

Loves

Dye Trader

Likes

Ocean, Pirate, Princess

Dislikes

Snow, Tavernkeep

Hates

Goblin Tinkerer

Goblin Tinkerer Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Found tied up in the Cavern layer after a Goblin Army has been defeated.

Reforges items to change their modifiers and sells the Tinkerer's Workshop and movement gear.

Sells: Tinkerer's Workshop, Rocket Boots, Grappling Hook, Toolbelt, Ruler, Spiky Ball, Rubblemaker

Loves

Mechanic

Likes

Underground, Dye Trader, Princess

Dislikes

Jungle, Clothier

Hates

Stylist

Witch Doctor Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Moves in after the Queen Bee has been defeated.

Sells the Imbuing Station, jungle and summoner gear, Leaf Wings and water fountains.

Sells: Imbuing Station, Blowgun, Pygmy Necklace, Hercules Beetle, Leaf Wings, Tiki Mask, Bewitching Table

Likes

Jungle, Dryad, Guide, Princess

Dislikes

Hallow, Nurse

Hates

Truffle

Clothier Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: The Old Man at the Dungeon turns into the Clothier once Skeletron is defeated.

Sells vanity clothing, thread and costume sets.

Sells: Black Thread, Pink Thread, Familiar Wig, Familiar Shirt, Familiar Pants, Cowboy Hat, Tiara

Loves

Truffle

Likes

Underground, Tax Collector, Princess

Dislikes

Hallow, Nurse

Hates

Mechanic

Mechanic Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Found bound inside the Dungeon after Skeletron; talk to her to free her.

Sells wrenches, wire, actuators, timers and other tools for building contraptions.

Sells: Red Wrench, Wire, Wire Cutter, Actuator, Teleporter, Lever, Mechanical Lens, Mechanical Ruler

Loves

Goblin Tinkerer

Likes

Snow, Cyborg, Princess

Dislikes

Underground, Arms Dealer

Hates

Clothier

Party Girl Pre-Hardmode

Moves in: Has a 1 in 40 chance to show up each morning or evening once 14 other town NPCs live in the world.

Sells party and novelty items such as confetti, fireworks and bubble machines.

Sells: Confetti Gun, Bubble Machine, Fog Machine, Fireworks Box, Party Center, Pogo Stick, Happy Grenade

Loves

Wizard, Zoologist

Likes

Hallow, Stylist, Princess

Dislikes

Underground, Merchant

Hates

Tax Collector

Wizard Hardmode

Moves in: Found bound in the Cavern layer during Hardmode; talk to him to free him.

Sells magic gear such as the Crystal Ball, Ice Rod and Greater Mana Potions.

Sells: Crystal Ball, Ice Rod, Greater Mana Potion, Spell Tome, Bell, Harp, Music Box, Empty Dropper

Loves

Golfer

Likes

Hallow, Merchant, Princess

Dislikes

Ocean, Witch Doctor

Hates

Cyborg

Tax Collector Hardmode

Moves in: Appears when you throw Purification Powder on a Tortured Soul in the Underworld.

Collects rent from your other NPCs over time; talk to him to collect the coins.

Loves

Merchant

Likes

Snow, Party Girl, Princess

Dislikes

Hallow, Demolitionist, Mechanic

Hates

Santa Claus

Truffle Hardmode

Moves in: Moves into a free house built in a surface Glowing Mushroom biome during Hardmode.

Sells mushroom themed items, including the Autohammer used to make Shroomite.

Sells: Autohammer, Mushroom Spear, Hammush, Strange Glowing Mushroom, Mushroom Cap, Dark Blue Solution

Loves

Guide

Likes

Glowing Mushroom, Dryad, Princess

Dislikes

Clothier

Hates

Witch Doctor

Pirate Hardmode

Moves in: Moves in after a Pirate Invasion has been defeated.

Sells the Cannon, cannonballs, sails and pirate vanity.

Sells: Cannon, Cannonball, Pirate Hat, Pirate Shirt, Pirate Pants, Sail, Parrot Cracker, Bunny Cannon

Loves

Angler

Likes

Ocean, Tavernkeep, Princess

Dislikes

Underground, Stylist

Hates

Guide

Steampunker Hardmode

Moves in: Moves in after any mechanical boss has been defeated.

Sells the Clentaminator and its solutions, the Jetpack, Steampunk Wings and special crafting stations.

Sells: Clentaminator, Green Solution, Solidifier, Jetpack, Steampunk Wings, Blend-O-Matic, Logic Gate (AND), Cog

Loves

Cyborg

Likes

Desert, Painter, Princess

Dislikes

Jungle, Party Girl, Wizard, Dryad

Cyborg Hardmode

Moves in: Moves in after Plantera has been defeated.

Sells rockets, Nanites, the Proximity Mine Launcher and some tech vanity.

Sells: Rocket I, Rocket II, Rocket III, Cluster Rocket I, Proximity Mine Launcher, Nanites, Portal Gun Station, Night Vision Helmet

Likes

Snow, Stylist, Pirate, Steampunker, Princess

Dislikes

Jungle, Zoologist

Hates

Wizard

Santa Claus Hardmode

Moves in: Moves in during the Christmas season after the Frost Legion has been defeated.

Sells the Santa outfit, Christmas trees and holiday lights and decorations.

Sells: Santa Hat, Santa Shirt, Santa Pants, Christmas Tree, Star Topper 1, Red Light, Multicolored Lights

Loves

Snow

Likes

Princess

Hates

Desert, Tax Collector

Princess Hardmode

Moves in: Arrives once every other town NPC lives in the world, not counting Santa Claus and town pets.

Sells royal vanity outfits, crystal plants and special paintings, and boosts nearby NPCs' happiness.

Sells: Royal Tiara, Royal Blouse, Royal Dress, Royal Scepter, Glass Slipper, Prince Uniform, Potted Crystal Tree, Music Box (Journey's End)

Loves

Up to three nearby NPCs