How do I make the Dryad NPC move in Terraria?

To make the Dryad NPC move into your world in Terraria, you need to meet specific conditions and follow a series of steps. The Dryad is a valuable NPC who sells items related to nature, such as seeds, purification powder, and the powerful Leaf Wings in Hardmode. She also provides information about the world's corruption or crimson percentage. HereÔÇÖs a detailed guide on how to get her to move in, along with tips and strategies to ensure success.

First, you need to create a suitable house for the Dryad. A house in Terraria is a room that meets specific requirements. It must have walls, a background wall, a light source, a flat surface item like a table or workbench, and a comfort item like a chair. The room must also be enclosed with a door or other entryway. The size of the room should be at least 6 blocks wide and 10 blocks tall, but larger rooms are fine. Make sure the house is in a biome where the Dryad will feel comfortable. The Dryad prefers the Forest biome, so building her house there will increase her happiness.

Next, you need to meet the condition for the Dryad to spawn. The Dryad will only move in if you have defeated at least one boss in your world. The easiest boss to defeat early in the game is the Eye of Cthulhu. To summon the Eye of Cthulhu, you can either wait for it to spawn naturally at night after you have 200 health and 10 defense, or you can craft a Suspicious Looking Eye using 6 lenses at a Demon or Crimson Altar. Once you defeat the Eye of Cthulhu, the Dryad will have a chance to move into an available house.

After defeating the boss, check your housing to ensure it is suitable. You can use the housing query tool by selecting the question mark icon in the housing menu and clicking on the room. If the room is valid, the Dryad will move in the next day. If she doesnÔÇÖt move in immediately, double-check the roomÔÇÖs requirements and make sure there are no corruption or crimson blocks nearby, as these can invalidate the house.

One common mistake players make is not having enough houses for NPCs. If all your houses are occupied, the Dryad wonÔÇÖt move in. Make sure you have at least one empty, valid house available. Another mistake is building houses in biomes that NPCs dislike, such as the Corruption or Crimson. The Dryad prefers the Forest biome, so placing her house there will keep her happy and reduce the prices of her items.

To optimize the DryadÔÇÖs happiness, consider placing her near NPCs she likes. The Dryad likes living near the Truffle, Princess, and Witch Doctor. She dislikes living near the Angler and the Golfer. By placing her near preferred neighbors, you can increase her happiness, which will lower her prices and make her more useful.

In terms of resource requirements, you will need basic building materials like wood, stone, and torches to create a house. If you are in Hardmode, you might want to use more durable materials like stone bricks or boreal wood to protect the house from enemies. You donÔÇÖt need any special equipment to summon the Eye of Cthulhu, but having decent armor and weapons will make the fight easier. Early-game armor like gold or platinum, along with a bow or sword, should be sufficient.

Advanced techniques include creating a centralized NPC village in the Forest biome to maximize happiness for multiple NPCs. You can also use pylons to create fast travel points between biomes, making it easier to manage NPC happiness and access their items. Pylons are sold by NPCs when they are happy, so placing the Dryad and her preferred neighbors near a pylon can be very beneficial.

In summary, to make the Dryad move in, defeat a boss like the Eye of Cthulhu, build a suitable house in the Forest biome, and ensure the house is valid and empty. Keep her happy by placing her near preferred neighbors and away from disliked ones. Avoid common mistakes like overcrowding houses or building in unfavorable biomes. With these steps, youÔÇÖll have the Dryad in your world, ready to provide valuable items and information.