Witch Doctor

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Witch Doctor
Witch Doctor.png
Map Icon Witch Doctor.png
Map Icon
Classic Mode.png Classic
Expert Mode.png Expert
Master Mode.png Master
Statistics
Type
NPC
Environment
Valid house
AI TypePassive AI
Damage203035 (Poison Dart) [1]
Max Life250
Defense15
KB Resist50%
Projectile created
Projectile created
Projectile created
  • Poison Dart
    Poison Dart
Sounds
Hurt
Killed
“

Which doctor am I? The Witch Doctor am I.

— Emote Town Witch Doctor.gif The Witch Doctor

The Witch Doctor is an NPC vendor who will move in once the following criteria have been met:

The Witch Doctor will defend himself against nearby enemies by shooting Poison Darts from a Blowgun that damage and poison enemies for 30–60 seconds. He deals 20 / 30 / 35 damage at the start of the game, and gains various stat boosts as the player progresses.[1]

Items sold

Note: All item prices can be decreased by equipping a Discount Card or Greedy Ring(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions). Prices can also be higher or lower based on the NPC's happiness level.
Inventory
Item Cost Availability

Imbuing StationImbuing Station 7 GC Always available.
BlowgunBlowgun 5 GC Always available.
Stynger BoltStynger Bolt 75 CC When player has a Stynger.
StakeStake 15 CC When player has a Stake Launcher.
CauldronCauldron 1 GC50 SC During Halloween.
Tiki TotemTiki Totem 2 PC When spoken to in a Hardmode Jungle biome.
Leaf WingsLeaf Wings 1 PC50 GC When spoken to in a Hardmode Jungle biome, during night only, after defeating Plantera.
Vial of VenomVial of Venom 15 SC After defeating Plantera.
Tiki MaskTiki Mask 50 GC After defeating Plantera.
Tiki ShirtTiki Shirt 50 GC After defeating Plantera.
Tiki PantsTiki Pants 50 GC After defeating Plantera.
Pygmy NecklacePygmy Necklace 20 GC During night only.
Hercules BeetleHercules Beetle 40 GC After Plantera has been defeated, and spoken to in Jungle biome.
Pure Water FountainPure Water Fountain 4 GC Always available.
Desert Water FountainDesert Water Fountain 4 GC Always available.
Jungle Water FountainJungle Water Fountain 4 GC Always available.
Icy Water FountainIcy Water Fountain 4 GC Always available.
Corrupt Water FountainCorrupt Water Fountain 4 GC Always available.
Crimson Water FountainCrimson Water Fountain 4 GC Always available.
Hallowed Water FountainHallowed Water Fountain 4 GC Always available.
Blood Water FountainBlood Water Fountain 4 GC Always available.
Cavern Water FountainCavern Water Fountain 4 GC Always available.
Oasis Water FountainOasis Water Fountain 4 GC Always available.
Bewitching TableBewitching Table 10 GC If Wizard is present.
Any PylonAny Pylon 10 GC When in a specific biome and is happy enough.

Living preferences

BiomeNeighbor
Lovesn/an/a
Dislikes
Hatesn/a

For more information, see NPC happiness.

Shimmered form

Shimmered Witch Doctor
Witch Doctor (Shimmered).png Map Icon Witch Doctor (Shimmered).png
NPC Map icon

When submerged in Shimmer, the Witch Doctor will transform into his Shimmered form. This has no impact on gameplay or dialogue and is only a visual change. He can be returned to his classic look by submerging him in Shimmer again.

Names

The Witch Doctor may have any of the following names:

  • Abibe
  • Gboto
  • Jamundi
  • Kogi-ghi
  • Konah
  • Opuni
  • Tairona
  • U'wa
  • Xirigua
  • Zop'a

Quotes

Interaction quotes

    • "Which doctor am I? The Witch Doctor am I."
    • "Choose wisely, <name of player>, my commodities are volatile and my dark arts, mysterious."
    • "The heart of magic is nature. The nature of hearts is magic."
    • "I sense a kindred spirit in the Etherian Dark Mages. A pity they are our enemies, I would have liked to learn from them."

    When Nurse is present:

    • "<Name of Nurse> may help heal your body, but I can make you embody healing."

    When the Dryad is present

    • "<Name of Dryad> is a kindred spirit of nature, my soul is at peace in their presence."

    During a Party:

    • "I wanted to see how your kind celebrate, I am not disappointed."

    During a Windy Day:

    • "Keep your talismans close... if you wind some, you lose some."
    • "The wind blows with the leaves, the leaves blow with the wind."

    During a Thunderstorm:

    • "Lightning casts powerful shadows, shadows cast powerful lightning."
    • "The spirits sound loudly this day, in blinding majesty."

    When in a Graveyard:

    • "You may remove the reaper from the cemetery, but you may not remove the cemetery from the reaper..."
    • "Rise, zombie! Zombie, arise!"

    • Happiness quotes

  • When homeless:

    • "A hut would suffice. Not all of my surroundings embrace tranquility."

    When far from home:

    • "I have strayed far from my calm place."

    When in a sparse area:

    • "Strong energy flows through unimpeded by neighboring presence, very pleasant."

    When overcrowded:

    • "The close presence of others disrupts my juju and comfort."
    • "Too many of your kind are gathering too near, growing much malice in my soul."

    When in the Jungle:

    • "I cannot fathom existing elsewhere, the Jungle is the center of my voodoo spirits."

    When in the Hallow:

    • "The magicks of the Hallow are of oppression, not true purity, my heart and soul are enraged."

    When in an Evil biome or the Dungeon:

    • "I sense a grim evil pervading the land and all living things in the Corruption/Crimson/Dungeon."

    When near the Princess:

    • "Kind to my people, <name of Princess> the Princess is. Much appreciated. "

    When near the Dryad:

    • "<Name of Dryad> the Dryad is a kindred spirit of nature, my soul is at peace in their presence."

    When near the Guide:

    • "<Name of Guide> the Guide is a kindred spirit of nature, my soul is at peace in their presence."

    When near the Nurse:

    • "I dislike the practices of <name of Nurse> the Nurse. True healing cannot come from metal and glass."

    When near the Truffle:

    • "Fury fills my being as abominations sprout from tainted earth - I speak of <name of Truffle> the Truffle."

    When neutral:

    • "I embody contentedness."

    • Notes

    • The biome requirements for the Witch Doctor's shop selections are determined by the location of the player speaking to him, not the location of the Witch Doctor himself. Thus, it technically does not matter what biome the Witch Doctor is in, as long as the player interacting with him is in the correct biome (e.g. Jungle).

    Tips

    • Players can teleport the Witch Doctor to the Jungle using the King Statue.

    Trivia

    • A witch doctor is a term for shamans and "wise men" of various traditions, including the European "witch doctor", the African "sangoma", and the Native American "medicine man". It originally referred to one who protects against witchcraft, but contemporary use refers to any folk healer.
    • The quote "Which doctor am I? The Witch Doctor am I." plays on the homophone "which/witch". Both sentences sound almost identical but have very different meanings.
    • The quote "Rise, zombie! Zombie, arise!" is a reference to the memetically famous "Chicken, Arise" sequence from the adult animated television series Aqua Teen Hunger Force, in which the protagonists recruit the aid of a somewhat dubious witch doctor who uses a similar chant in a protracted effort to resurrect a chicken.
    • Many of his quotes contain two sentences that use the same words to play on each other.
    • The Witch Doctor is a Lihzahrd, as can be seen by his green skin and tail. This was confirmed by Leinfors on the Terraria forums[2] and is also mentioned in his Bestiary entry.
      • This is also evident by his party quote "I wanted to see how your kind celebrate", and his happiness quote when near the Princess: "Kind to my people, <name of Princess> is. Much appreciated."
      • Unlike the Skeleton Merchant, where Skeletons will not attack it and vice-versa, Lihzahrds will still attack the Witch Doctor (and vice-versa).
    • The staff that the Witch Doctor holds may look like a Pygmy Staff, but it is actually a "dreamcatcher", a wooden circle atop a stick, with strings resembling a spiders web and feathers that hang from them. They originate from Native American tribes as protective charms.
    • The BestiaryBestiary entry for the Witch Doctor: "It's unusual for a Lihzahrd to be outside the Temple. Even more unusual are the voodoo things he sells. He prefers his jungle digs."

    History

    • Desktop 1.4.4:
      • Sprite updated.
      • Leaf Wings are now sold only after Plantera has been defeated.
      • Leaf Wings price increased from 75 GC to 1 PC50 GC.
    • Desktop 1.2.1.2: Witch Doctor now correctly sells cauldrons during Halloween.

    References

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information taken from the Desktop version Desktop 1.4.0.5 source code, method AI_007_TownEntities() in Terraria.NPC.cs. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version Desktop version is 1.4.4.9.
    2. ↑ PC 1.3.2 Changelog Jul 22, 2016
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