Town NPC
Guide happiness and housing (1.4.5)
The Guide is happiest in the Forest next to the Zoologist, the Clothier and the Princess: price 0.78×. Neighbours it likes: the Clothier and Zoologist. It dislikes the Ocean; hates living near the Painter. Unlock: He is already in every new regular world. It is not a pylon vendor, so its happiness only changes prices and dialogue.
Best spot: 0.78×
Guide preferences
Dislikes
Ocean
Painter (hates)
Steampunker
| Likes (bold = loves) | Dislikes (bold = hates) | |
|---|---|---|
| Biomes | Forest | Ocean |
| Neighbours | Clothier, Zoologist | Painter, Steampunker |
Other NPCs that like the Guide: Witch Doctor and Truffle.
Other NPCs that dislike the Guide: Tavernkeep and Pirate.
Price in each biome
With the Zoologist, Clothier and Princess as neighbours, this is the price multiplier in every biome:
| Biome | Price |
|---|---|
 Forest | 0.78× |
 Desert | 0.83× |
 Snow | 0.83× |
 Jungle | 0.83× |
| Ocean | 0.88× |
 Hallow | 0.83× |
 Glowing Mushroom | 0.83× |
 Underground / Cavern / Underworld | 0.83× |
How to get the Guide
He is already in every new regular world.
What the Guide does
Gives progression hints and shows every recipe that uses an item you hand him.
Try the Guide in the calculator
All NPCs: town NPC list · happiness chart · Guide on the Terraria Wiki
Questions players ask
How do I get the Guide?
He is already in every new regular world.
Where should the Guide live?
In the Forest, next to the Zoologist, Clothier and Princess, for a 0.78× price.
Who does the Guide hate?
Painter. It dislikes Steampunker.
Does the Guide sell a pylon?
No, the Guide is not one of the pylon vendors.