How do I make the Stylist NPC happy in Terraria?

To make the Stylist NPC happy in Terraria, you need to understand the NPC happiness system, which was introduced in the 1.4 update. This system allows NPCs to have preferences for specific biomes and neighbors, which directly affects their happiness. A happy NPC will offer discounts on their goods and services, and in some cases, they may even sell unique items. For the Stylist, her happiness is influenced by her preferred biome, her preferred neighbors, and her disliked neighbors. LetÔÇÖs break this down step by step.

First, the StylistÔÇÖs preferred biome is the Ocean biome. This means she will be happiest if you place her house near the ocean. The Ocean biome is located at the far left or right edges of the world map, where the water meets the land. To create a suitable house for her, you will need to build a room that meets the basic housing requirements: it must have walls, a chair, a table, a light source, and a door. Once you have built the house, assign the Stylist to it by using the housing menu. Placing her in the Ocean biome will significantly increase her happiness.

Next, consider her preferred neighbors. The Stylist likes the Dye Trader and the Pirate as neighbors. If you place her house near these NPCs, her happiness will increase further. The Dye Trader is an NPC who sells dyes and dye-related items, and he can be found in the Desert biome or the Underground Desert. The Pirate is an NPC who appears after defeating a Pirate Invasion event. Both of these NPCs can be moved to the Ocean biome to live near the Stylist. To do this, build additional houses in the Ocean biome and assign the Dye Trader and the Pirate to them. This will create a small community of NPCs that the Stylist enjoys being around.

ItÔÇÖs also important to avoid placing the Stylist near NPCs she dislikes. The Stylist dislikes the Goblin Tinkerer and the Mechanic. If you place her house near these NPCs, her happiness will decrease. To avoid this, make sure the Goblin Tinkerer and the Mechanic are housed in a different biome or far enough away from the StylistÔÇÖs house. This will prevent any negative effects on her happiness.

Now, letÔÇÖs talk about resource requirements and preparation. To build houses in the Ocean biome, you will need basic building materials like wood, stone, and torches. You may also need to craft furniture like chairs and tables. If you donÔÇÖt have enough materials, you can gather them by chopping down trees, mining stone, and crafting at a workbench. Additionally, you may need to defeat a Pirate Invasion to unlock the Pirate NPC. This event can be challenging, so make sure you have good weapons, armor, and potions before attempting it.

When it comes to class and equipment considerations, there are no specific requirements for making the Stylist happy. However, if you plan to fight a Pirate Invasion to unlock the Pirate NPC, you should prepare for combat. Melee, ranged, magic, and summoner classes can all be effective, but itÔÇÖs important to have strong weapons and armor. For example, if youÔÇÖre a melee class, you might want to use a sword like the NightÔÇÖs Edge or a yoyo like the Amarok. If youÔÇÖre a ranged class, consider using a bow like the Daedalus Stormbow or a gun like the Megashark. Magic users can use weapons like the Crystal Storm or the Golden Shower, while summoners can rely on minions like the Spider Staff or the Blade Staff.

One common mistake to avoid is placing too many NPCs in one area. While it might be tempting to create a large town with all your NPCs, this can lead to overcrowding and decreased happiness. Each NPC has a limit to how many neighbors they can have before their happiness starts to drop. To avoid this, spread out your NPCs across different biomes and houses. This will help maintain their happiness and ensure you get the best prices and items from them.

Advanced techniques for optimizing the StylistÔÇÖs happiness include creating a dedicated Ocean town. This involves building multiple houses in the Ocean biome and assigning NPCs who like each other to live there. For example, you could place the Stylist, the Dye Trader, and the Pirate in the Ocean biome, while keeping the Goblin Tinkerer and the Mechanic in a different biome like the Underground or the Jungle. This setup maximizes happiness for all involved NPCs and ensures you get the best discounts and items.

In summary, to make the Stylist happy in Terraria, place her in the Ocean biome, near the Dye Trader and the Pirate, and away from the Goblin Tinkerer and the Mechanic. Gather the necessary resources to build houses in the Ocean biome, and prepare for combat if you need to unlock the Pirate NPC. Avoid overcrowding and spread out your NPCs to maintain their happiness. By following these steps, you can ensure the Stylist is happy and enjoy the benefits of her discounted services and unique items.