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TERRARIA / CHARACTERS / GENERAL

Merchant

A town shopkeeper supplying basic tools, ammo and convenience items.

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Practical tip: Prepare spare houses so useful vendors arrive promptly, and visit after important progression milestones.
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Overview

A town shopkeeper supplying basic tools, ammo and convenience items.

02

How it works

The Merchant moves in after basic housing and coin requirements are met; available stock can change with conditions.

03

How to use it

Prepare spare houses so useful vendors arrive promptly, and visit after important progression milestones.

04

Mistakes to avoid

Do not mistake cash in a chest for the exact eligibility conditions of every NPC.

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