Town NPC
Dryad happiness and housing (1.4.5)
The Dryad is happiest in the Jungle next to the Witch Doctor, the Truffle and the Princess: price 0.78×. Neighbours it likes: the Witch Doctor and Truffle. It dislikes the Desert; hates living near the Golfer. Unlock: Arrives after you defeat the Eye of Cthulhu, the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu, or Skeletron. As a vendor it sells the pylon of the biome you stand in once another NPC lives nearby.
Best spot: 0.78×
Dryad preferences
Likes
Jungle
Witch Doctor
Truffle
Golfer
Angler| Likes (bold = loves) | Dislikes (bold = hates) | |
|---|---|---|
| Biomes | Jungle | Desert |
| Neighbours | Witch Doctor, Truffle | Golfer, Angler |
Other NPCs that like the Dryad: Painter, Witch Doctor and Truffle.
Other NPCs that dislike the Dryad: Nurse and Steampunker.
Price in each biome
With the Witch Doctor, Truffle and Princess as neighbours, this is the price multiplier in every biome:
| Biome | Price |
|---|---|
 Forest | 0.83× |
 Desert | 0.88× |
 Snow | 0.83× |
| Jungle | 0.78× |
 Ocean | 0.83× |
 Hallow | 0.83× |
 Glowing Mushroom | 0.83× |
 Underground / Cavern / Underworld | 0.83× |
How to get the Dryad
Arrives after you defeat the Eye of Cthulhu, the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu, or Skeletron.
What the Dryad does
Sells seeds, Purification Powder and planter boxes, and reports how much of the world is evil or hallowed.
Try the Dryad in the calculator
All NPCs: town NPC list · happiness chart · Dryad on the Terraria Wiki
Questions players ask
How do I get the Dryad?
Arrives after you defeat the Eye of Cthulhu, the Eater of Worlds or Brain of Cthulhu, or Skeletron.
Where should the Dryad live?
In the Jungle, next to the Witch Doctor, Truffle and Princess, for a 0.78× price.
Who does the Dryad hate?
Golfer. It dislikes Angler.
Does the Dryad sell a pylon?
Yes: the pylon of the biome you stand in, once another NPC lives nearby (1.4.5 removed the happiness requirement).