What are the Requirements for a NPC House in Terraria?
To create a suitable NPC house in Terraria, you need to meet specific requirements, including a living space of 30 blocks or more, structural walls and ceiling with non-corrupted materials, player-made background walls, an entrance to the room, a flat surface such as a table or workbench, and any chair. The house must also have lighting and be a closed establishment with a wall and a door to qualify as a valid NPC residence.
General Requirements and FAQs
Understanding NPC Houses
Basic Requirements
The basic requirements for an NPC house are straightforward and include a specific size, structural integrity, and basic furnishings.
FAQs
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What is the minimum size for an NPC house in Terraria? The minimum size for an NPC house is 30 blocks for the living space, which translates to 60 blocks when including walls, floor, and ceiling.
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What materials are required for the structural walls and ceiling? The structural walls and ceiling must be made of non-corrupted materials to be considered valid for an NPC house.
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Do I need to add background walls to the NPC house? Yes, player-made background walls are a requirement for a valid NPC house in Terraria.
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Is an entrance necessary for the NPC house? An entrance to the room, which can be a door, platform, or trap door in the ceiling, is necessary for the house to be considered valid.
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What type of furniture is required for an NPC house? A flat surface such as a table or workbench and any chair are necessary furniture pieces for an NPC house.
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How do I get NPCs to spawn in my built houses or rooms? You can spawn most NPCs by creating houses or rooms for them, but note that an NPC won’t spawn unless the space has a chair, table, and lighting fixture, and it must be a closed establishment with a wall and a door.
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Can NPCs be killed in Terraria, and if so, how? Yes, NPCs can be killed in Terraria. Rotten Eggs are a unique weapon that can damage friendly NPCs by default. Other methods include using specific items like the Clothier and Guide Voodoo Dolls.
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What factors affect NPC happiness in Terraria? Happiness is positively affected by crowding, biome preference, and NPC preference. A lack of crowding, loved biome or NPC, and liked biome or NPC all have specific multiplication factors that affect overall happiness.
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What is the rarest enemy in Terraria? The Nymph is considered one of the rarest enemies in Terraria, primarily due to its passive and stationary behavior, which often causes it to be overlooked.
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Do NPCs stay dead in Terraria, or can they respawn? If an NPC is killed, they will respawn after a delay, as long as a suitable vacant house is still available, and any initial spawn requirements are met again.
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What is the maximum number of NPCs that can be in Terraria? The maximum number of NPCs in Terraria is 200.
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Who is the most important NPC in Terraria? The importance of NPCs can vary based on the player’s needs, but the Nurse is often considered crucial due to her healing services.
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Does NPC happiness matter in Terraria, and if so, how? Yes, NPC happiness matters as it affects vendor prices. Happy NPCs will offer lower prices for selling items and higher prices for buying items from the player.
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Why would an NPC leave their house in Terraria? An NPC will leave their house if it is damaged, making it invalid. The NPC will then move out and may move into a vacant house if one is available.
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Can pets, like the Town Slimes, affect NPC happiness? No, Town Slimes, which are a type of town pet, do not affect NPC happiness. They do, however, count for Pylon requirements and help reduce enemy spawn rates.