Do Town Slimes Need Houses? A Comprehensive Guide
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The short answer is: Yes, town slimes do need houses in Terraria, just like any other town NPC. While they may be adorable, gelatinous creatures, they’re not exempt from the basic housing requirements necessary for all NPCs in the game. This means that each town slime needs a valid, individual space to call home. They contribute to Pylon requirements, reduce enemy spawn rates, and, unlike other NPCs, don’t affect other NPCs’ happiness. Understanding their housing needs is crucial for any Terraria player looking to maximize their town’s functionality and enjoy the company of these squishy inhabitants.
Understanding Town Slimes
What are Town Slimes?
Town slimes are a unique type of town pet introduced in the 1.4.4 update of Terraria. They are essentially NPCs that function like the Town Cat, Town Dog, and Town Bunny. Unlike other town NPCs, however, you do not get them from random generation; you must find them in specific ways and convince them to move in. There are eight unique town slimes to collect.
How Do They Work?
Like other town NPCs, town slimes can be relocated to any valid housing. They also count towards the Pylon requirements and help to reduce enemy spawn rates. However, a significant point to remember is that town slimes cannot share a house with another town slime or town pet. This means that you need at least eight different homes if you wish to house all eight of them.
What Happens if a Town Slime Dies?
If a town slime dies, there is no need to worry. Similar to other NPCs, they will respawn on their own once the conditions for their housing are met. You don’t need to go through the summoning or obtaining process again. The requirement to be met only needs to be done once, and the slime is a permanent resident in your world.
Minimum Housing Requirements
Just like any other NPC in Terraria, town slimes need a space that meets specific housing requirements. These requirements are straightforward, but ensuring each slime’s house is valid is important for your town’s overall functionality.
Basic Requirements
A valid house in Terraria must meet these minimum requirements:
- Size: The interior space must be at least 10 tiles wide and 4 tiles tall.
- Total Block Count: The interior must be at least 35 blocks large (excluding the bounding blocks that make up the ceiling, floor, and walls).
- Walls: All sides of the house must be completely enclosed by walls.
- Door: There must be at least one door for the NPC to enter and exit the house.
- Furniture: A house must also have at least one chair and one table or workbench, and a light source, usually a torch.
Efficient Housing Design
To maximize space while ensuring all the necessities are met, aim for housing that is 6 tiles high and 10 tiles long. This will give you just the right amount of space and still be aesthetically pleasing. Including a door on each side at the bottom will further add to the efficiency and will not impact the validity of the house.
Materials
The easiest materials to use for building houses are wood or dirt. They require minimal resources and are easily accessible. You can of course get creative and add detail with different types of blocks and materials.
Important Considerations for Town Slime Housing
- No Shared Housing: Remember, a town slime cannot share a house with another town slime or any other town pet. Each requires their own space.
- Proximity to Evil Biomes: A house is considered invalid if it is too close to, or inside, an evil biome such as the Corruption or Crimson.
- Existing Occupants: Make sure the house isn’t already occupied by another NPC.
- Standing Space: There must be adequate space within the house for the NPC to stand at night. If furniture blocks the area, the house could be invalidated.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many town slimes are there in Terraria?
There are a total of eight town slimes that players can obtain in Terraria.
2. What are the names of the eight Town Slimes?
The eight town slimes are: Green Slime, Blue Slime, Yellow Slime, Red Slime, Purple Slime, Pink Slime, Rainbow Slime, and Clumsy Slime.
3. Do town slimes contribute to NPC happiness?
No, town slimes do not affect NPC happiness in any way. This means you can place them anywhere in your town without impacting other NPCs’ moods.
4. Can town slimes be moved once placed in a house?
Yes, you can move town slimes to any valid house, just like any other NPC.
5. What are Pylons and how do town slimes affect them?
Pylons are fast travel systems between towns. Town slimes, like other NPCs, count towards the Pylon requirements which means that having them will make it easier for the pylons to be utilized.
6. What does a town slime do?
Town slimes act as town pets, reducing enemy spawn rate and counting towards pylon requirements, with no impact on other NPCs happiness.
7. Can town slimes be killed by enemies?
Yes, town slimes can be killed by enemies, but like most other NPCs, they will respawn on their own if there’s a valid house for them.
8. Are town slimes rare?
No, town slimes are not rare. It just may take some time to find them all. Once the requirement for them to spawn is met, they are quite easy to get.
9. How do I get the different town slimes?
Each town slime has a different way to acquire it. Some are found in the overworld at specific times and conditions, and others are triggered by specific events.
10. What is the pink slime NPC in Terraria?
The Pink Slime is a rare, hostile NPC found in the Stratum. It is not a town slime; the pink town slime is a different slime and is called the “Pinky”.
11. Can slimes be found on a full moon?
Slimes have unique rules when it comes to spawning. They do spawn during a full moon, but this does not apply to the town slimes.
12. Do slimes need access to water?
Slimes do not need access to water. The need for access to water refers more to general mobs of slimes that spawn rather than the town slimes that occupy houses.
13. What are slime chunks?
Slime chunks are specific areas in the world where slimes can spawn. This applies more to mobs of slimes rather than the town slimes.
14. What is the clumsy slime?
The Clumsy Balloon Slime is a rare entity found in the Space Layer and is also one of the town slimes you can get. It is not a hostile mob.
15. What is the smallest valid house size in Terraria?
The minimum interior space of a valid house must be at least 10 tiles wide and 4 tiles tall, and 35 blocks large (excluding the wall, ceiling, and floor blocks).
Conclusion
Town slimes are a great addition to any Terraria town, and providing each of them with a valid house is not only essential for them to live but also beneficial to your overall game progress. By following these simple guidelines and understanding the basics of housing requirements, you’ll be able to build a happy, healthy, and well-functioning town filled with these adorable gelatinous residents.