What are the requirements for the Goblin Tinkerer to move in Terraria?

To get the Goblin Tinkerer to move into your world in Terraria, you need to meet specific requirements and follow a series of steps. The Goblin Tinkerer is a valuable NPC who sells useful items like the Tinkerer's Workshop, Rocket Boots, and the Reforge service, which allows you to improve your weapons and accessories. HereÔÇÖs a detailed guide on how to make him move in.

First, you need to defeat the Goblin Army invasion. This event is triggered randomly after you have at least one Shadow Orb or Crimson Heart destroyed in your world and your health is at least 200. The Goblin Army can also be summoned manually using a Goblin Battle Standard, crafted with 10 Tattered Cloth and 5 Wood at a Loom. Tattered Cloth is dropped by Goblin Scouts, which spawn in the outer thirds of the world. Once you defeat the Goblin Army, you will unlock the Goblin Tinkerer as a potential NPC.

After defeating the Goblin Army, the Goblin Tinkerer will spawn randomly in the Cavern layer of your world. He will appear as a bound NPC, similar to other bound NPCs like the Mechanic or Wizard. You need to find him and talk to him to free him. The Cavern layer is the area just above the Underground layer, and it is characterized by its stone background and increased spawn rates of tougher enemies. To find him, you can explore the Cavern layer thoroughly, using items like the Hunter Potion, which highlights enemies and NPCs, or the Lifeform Analyzer, which detects nearby NPCs and rare creatures.

Once you free the Goblin Tinkerer, he will need a suitable house to move into. A house in Terraria must meet certain requirements to be valid for NPCs. It needs to be at least 6 blocks wide and 10 blocks tall, with walls, a light source, a flat surface item like a table or workbench, and a comfort item like a chair or bed. The house must also have a door or other entrance. You can build a house in any biome, but the Goblin Tinkerer prefers the Underground biome, so placing his house there will increase his happiness.

To optimize the Goblin TinkererÔÇÖs happiness, you should consider his preferred biome and neighbors. The Goblin Tinkerer likes living in the Underground biome and prefers the Mechanic as his neighbor. Keeping him happy will reduce the prices of his items and services, which is especially useful for the Reforge service, as it can be quite expensive. You can place the MechanicÔÇÖs house near the Goblin TinkererÔÇÖs house in the Underground biome to maximize their happiness.

Common mistakes to avoid include not having a suitable house ready for the Goblin Tinkerer when you free him, which can cause him to despawn. Another mistake is not exploring the Cavern layer thoroughly, which can make it difficult to find him. Using items like the Hunter Potion or Lifeform Analyzer can help you locate him more easily.

Advanced techniques include using teleporters to create quick access to the Underground biome, where the Goblin Tinkerer prefers to live. You can also use the Pylon system to create a network of teleportation points across your world, making it easier to travel between biomes and NPC houses. This is especially useful if you have multiple NPCs with specific biome preferences.

Resource requirements for this process include materials for building a suitable house, such as wood, stone, and torches. You may also need to craft a Goblin Battle Standard if you want to summon the Goblin Army manually. Additionally, having items like the Hunter Potion or Lifeform Analyzer can make the process of finding the Goblin Tinkerer easier.

In terms of class and equipment considerations, any class can complete the requirements for the Goblin Tinkerer, but having good mobility and combat gear will help you defeat the Goblin Army and explore the Cavern layer safely. Items like Hermes Boots or Rocket Boots can increase your movement speed, while weapons like the Minishark or Molten Fury can help you deal with the Goblin Army and other enemies in the Cavern layer.

Specific examples and scenarios include setting up a base in the Underground biome with houses for the Goblin Tinkerer and Mechanic. You can create a small town with multiple NPCs, each in their preferred biome, and use the Pylon system to connect them. This setup not only keeps your NPCs happy but also makes it easier to access their services and items.

In summary, getting the Goblin Tinkerer to move in involves defeating the Goblin Army, finding and freeing him in the Cavern layer, and providing a suitable house. Optimizing his happiness by placing him in the Underground biome with the Mechanic as a neighbor will reduce his prices and make his services more affordable. Using items like the Hunter Potion and Lifeform Analyzer can help you find him more easily, and advanced techniques like teleporters and the Pylon system can improve your overall NPC management.