Do pets in Terraria do anything?

Do Pets in Terraria Do Anything?

In Terraria, pets are a type of non-player character (NPC) that can be found roaming around the game world. But the question remains, do they actually do anything? In this article, we’ll explore the role of pets in Terraria and what they can do.

Most Pets are Cosmetic

Most pets in Terraria are purely cosmetic and do not deal any damage to enemies. They are invincible creatures that follow the player around for an indefinite duration, providing a buff with the same name as the pet. However, there are some exceptions in certain versions of the game, but these are not the norm.

Town Pets

Town pets are special town NPCs that appear at dawn (4:30 AM) the day after a pet license item sold by the Zoologist is used. They are not to be confused with pets, which follow the player around. Town pets have distinctive housing assignment banners, and can share houses with another NPC.

Pylons and Pets

Pylons can only be used when there are 2 or more living, housed NPCs (including the Old Man and town pets) within a 169-tile wide by 124-tile high rectangle centered on each pylon. This means that pets can count towards the pylon requirement.

Rare Pets

Some pets are rarer than others. For example, the Black Cat is a pet summoned by the Unlucky Yarn, which is dropped from the Goodie Bag during Halloween. It is a small, black cat with what resembles the Wizard Hat. When the player moves too far away, it will fly upon a broom towards the player.

What Do Bunnies Do?

Bunnies are harmless critters that can be caught with a Bug Net and do not normally interact with the player in any other way, except in that they can be killed by both players and enemies. They have 5 health and usually serve as ambient entities in Terraria.

In Conclusion

In conclusion, while most pets in Terraria are purely cosmetic, there are some exceptions that can interact with the game world in meaningful ways. Town pets can share houses with other NPCs and contribute to the pylon requirement, while rare pets like the Black Cat can have unique abilities. Bunnies, on the other hand, are harmless critters that can be caught and killed. Overall, pets add a fun and interesting element to the game, and can be a great way to express your personality and style.

Key Points

• Most pets in Terraria are purely cosmetic and do not deal any damage to enemies
• Town pets can share houses with other NPCs and contribute to the pylon requirement
• Rare pets like the Black Cat can have unique abilities
• Bunnies are harmless critters that can be caught and killed

Table: Pet Types

Table: Pet Abilities

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