How do I make the Nurse NPC move in Terraria?

To make the Nurse NPC move into your world in Terraria, you need to meet specific conditions and follow a series of steps. The Nurse is a valuable NPC who provides healing services, allowing you to restore your health and remove debuffs for a fee. HereÔÇÖs a detailed guide on how to get her to move in, along with tips and considerations to make the process smoother.

First, you need to understand the basic mechanics of NPC housing in Terraria. NPCs require suitable housing to move in, which means you must build a valid house. A valid house consists of walls, a background, a light source, a flat surface item like a table or workbench, and a comfort item like a chair. The house must also be enclosed with walls and a door or platform entrance. The Nurse, like most NPCs, will only move in if there is an available house that meets these criteria.

To make the Nurse appear, you must meet her spawn condition. The Nurse will move in once you have at least one other NPC already living in your world and your character has more than 100 maximum health. This means you need to have either the Guide, Merchant, or another NPC already present. Increasing your maximum health is done by finding and using Life Crystals, which are commonly found underground. Once you meet these conditions, the Nurse will automatically move into an available house.

HereÔÇÖs a step-by-step guide to getting the Nurse to move in. First, gather materials to build a house. YouÔÇÖll need wood, stone, or other building materials for walls, floors, and furniture. Craft a workbench and a chair, and place them inside the house. Add walls and a light source like a torch. Make sure the house is fully enclosed. Next, increase your maximum health by finding Life Crystals. These are glowing red crystals found in underground caves. Use them to increase your health above 100. Once you have at least one other NPC and your health is above 100, the Nurse will move into the next available house.

There are some important tips and considerations to keep in mind. Make sure your house is valid by checking the housing menu. Press the housing query button (a house icon) and click inside the house to see if itÔÇÖs suitable. If it says ÔÇ£This housing is suitable,ÔÇØ the Nurse can move in. Avoid common mistakes like leaving gaps in the walls or forgetting to add a light source. Also, ensure the house is not too close to corruption or crimson biomes, as these can invalidate the housing.

Advanced techniques include optimizing NPC happiness. The Nurse prefers to live in the Hallow biome and likes to be near the Golfer or Arms Dealer. Placing her in the Hallow with these neighbors will increase her happiness, reducing her prices and potentially giving you access to unique items. To prepare for this, you may need to create an artificial Hallow biome by spreading Hallow grass or using Hallow seeds.

Resource requirements are minimal for getting the Nurse to move in. YouÔÇÖll need basic building materials like wood and stone, which are easy to gather early in the game. Life Crystals are the main resource you need to increase your health. These are found underground, so bring a pickaxe and torches to explore caves.

Class and equipment considerations are not critical for getting the Nurse, but having a good pickaxe and weapons will help you explore caves safely to find Life Crystals. If youÔÇÖre playing as a melee class, bring a sword or yoyo. Ranged classes should bring a bow or gun, and magic users can use a wand or spellbook.

In specific scenarios, you might want to prioritize getting the Nurse early in the game. For example, if youÔÇÖre preparing for a boss fight, having the Nurse nearby can be a lifesaver. Build her house near your arena or main base for easy access during battles. If youÔÇÖre playing in Expert or Master mode, where enemies deal more damage, the NurseÔÇÖs healing services become even more valuable.

In summary, getting the Nurse to move in requires building a valid house, increasing your health above 100, and having at least one other NPC in your world. Follow the steps carefully, avoid common mistakes, and consider optimizing her happiness for better prices and unique items. With the Nurse in your town, youÔÇÖll have a reliable way to heal and remove debuffs, making your Terraria adventures much easier.