Town NPC
Witch Doctor happiness and housing (1.4.5)
The Witch Doctor is happiest in the Jungle next to the Guide, the Dryad and the Princess: price 0.78×. Neighbours it likes: the Dryad and Guide. It dislikes the Hallow; hates living near the Truffle. Unlock: Arrives after the Queen Bee is defeated. As a vendor it sells the pylon of the biome you stand in once another NPC lives nearby.
Best spot: 0.78×
Witch Doctor preferences
Truffle
Nurse| Likes (bold = loves) | Dislikes (bold = hates) | |
|---|---|---|
| Biomes | Jungle | Hallow |
| Neighbours | Dryad, Guide | Truffle, Nurse |
Other NPCs that like the Witch Doctor: Zoologist and Dryad.
Other NPCs that dislike the Witch Doctor: Wizard and Truffle.
Price in each biome
With the Guide, Dryad and Princess as neighbours, this is the price multiplier in every biome:
| Biome | Price |
|---|---|
 Forest | 0.83× |
 Desert | 0.83× |
 Snow | 0.83× |
 Jungle | 0.78× |
 Ocean | 0.83× |
 Hallow | 0.88× |
 Glowing Mushroom | 0.83× |
 Underground / Cavern / Underworld | 0.83× |
How to get the Witch Doctor
Arrives after the Queen Bee is defeated.
What the Witch Doctor does
Sells the Imbuing Station, summoner items, the Blowgun and Leaf Wings.
Try the Witch Doctor in the calculator
All NPCs: town NPC list · happiness chart · Witch Doctor on the Terraria Wiki
Questions players ask
How do I get the Witch Doctor?
Arrives after the Queen Bee is defeated.
Where should the Witch Doctor live?
In the Jungle, next to the Guide, Dryad and Princess, for a 0.78× price.
Who does the Witch Doctor hate?
Truffle. It dislikes Nurse.
Does the Witch Doctor sell a pylon?
Yes: the pylon of the biome you stand in, once another NPC lives nearby (1.4.5 removed the happiness requirement).