Rather than keeping your NPCs alone and cooped up, you will be able to increase their happiness.

Shimmer is a shiny resource in Terraria that allows you to transform objects.

Here’s all you gotta know about this rare liquid.

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Happiness is determined by a few factors, including what biome they are currently living in.

Here, it’s possible for you to learn the best placement for each NPC in Terraria.

Available NPCs

There are26 NPCs in Terraria.This includes 18 pre-Hardmode NPCs and 8 hardmode NPCs.

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Below, you could check out all the possible NPCs as well as how to unlock them.

When an NPC is the happiest they can be, they will sell special items including Pylons.

What Are Pylons?

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They are incrediblyuseful for traveling,so you will definitely want your NPCs to be as happy as possible.

The NPC preferences do not line up perfectly, but that’s okay.

Pylons only work if there areat least two living creatures nearby.This includes NPCs and town animals.

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Without any NPCs or pets, the pylon will not be able to teleport you.

It’s pretty basic andmany NPCs prefer not to live here.

These three NPCs are pretty simple to find.

terraia player-made house with NPCs and a pylon

With this setup, you will be able to purchase the Forest Pylon.

He willalwayssell the same items (with the exception of a Pylon, which depends on his happiness).

For a small fee, she will completely heal you.

forest biome in terraria

This is very useful when just starting since you do not have that much health.

For example, you will probably fight the Eye of Cthulhu first.

Once you discover a Jungle, add these three NPCs and you will have the pylon in no time.

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When the world is converted to Hardmode, add the Pirate and buy your pylon!

Glowing Mushroom Biome

Stylist, Dye Trader, Truffle

This unique biome has two variations.

Above, you’re able to see the underground version.

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Underground Biome

Clothier, Demolitionist, Tax Collector

Underground can refer to several different biome variations.

It can be a bit difficult to make suitable houses in this biome.

You don’t want to be too far away from him.

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have a go at keep them together and then move their houses when you have a Hallows biome.

The Hallows biomecan spreadas well.

When placed in any biome with up to three other NPCs, she is happy.

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Additionally, every NPC likes her.

Can NPCs Live in Crimson Or Corruption?

Crimson and Corruption are the evil biomes that appear in the world.

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Regardless of if you have Crimson or Corruption, NPCs will not be able to live here.

Like the Hallows, these biomes will spread.

When the evil spreads to another biome, such as the forest, any housing will become unlivable.

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In turn, this kicks the NPC out of their home, making them homeless.

From here, it’s possible for you to either relocate them orremove the Crimson/Corruption.

Curious how to spruce up your current Terraria run?

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Use these texture packs for enhanced graphics and more.

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A player explores the Crimson biome in Terraria.

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