Zoologist
![Normal Zoologist Normal Zoologist](/images/6/61/Zoologist.png)
![Werefox Zoologist Werefox Zoologist](/images/9/9b/Zoologist_Fox.png)
![Map Icon Zoologist.png](/images/c/cc/Map_Icon_Zoologist.png)
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AI Type | Passive AI |
Damage | 10 |
Max Life | 250 |
Defense | 15 |
KB Resist | 50% |
- Strike (Green)
- Strike (Red)
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Killed |
- Internal NPC ID: 633
- Internal Projectile ID: 880, 929
“I love animals, like, a lot! I tried to pet this weird looking fox one time, he sooo bit me, and now I became like one! Rad!
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The Zoologist
The Zoologist is an NPC vendor who sells animal-related items and vanity. She will move in when the following criteria have been met:
She sells a large variety of vanity items, in addition to many mounts and pets, critter-themed accessories, and the Universal Pylon, depending on the Bestiary's completion percentage.
The Zoologist will transform into a werefox during a full moon or Blood Moon. Apart from having a different sprite and quotes, there is no difference between her normal and transformed state. When transformed, the Zoologist's minimap icon also does not change, and she will revert to normal at dawn (4:30 AM).
The Zoologist will attack nearby enemies with her claws to defend herself. The color of the claw attack turns from green to red when she is transformed.
Items sold
Item | Cost | Availability
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5 GC | Always available. |
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2 GC | Always available. |
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1 GC | At night during a full moon: ![]() |
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10 GC | Always available. |
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20 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 25% (135 entries). |
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10 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 30% (162 entries). |
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3 GC | During the following moon phase: ![]() ![]() |
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3 GC | During the following moon phase: ![]() ![]() |
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3 GC | During the following moon phase: ![]() ![]() |
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3 GC | During the following moon phase: ![]() ![]() |
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3 GC | During the following moon phase: ![]() ![]() |
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3 GC | During the following moon phase: ![]() ![]() |
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3 GC | During the following moon phase: ![]() ![]() |
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3 GC | During the following moon phase: ![]() ![]() |
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30 GC | In Hardmode during a Blood Moon |
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50 GC | After defeating Plantera |
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5 GC | Always available. |
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5 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 25% (135 entries) |
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5 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 45% (243 entries) |
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2 GC | Always available. |
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2 GC | After beating the Solar Pillar |
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25 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 30% (162 entries). |
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25 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 30% (162 entries). |
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25 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 30% (162 entries). |
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1 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 30% (162 entries). |
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1 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 30% (162 entries). |
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15 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 40% (216 entries). |
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6 GC | In Hardmode when the Bestiary has been filled to at least 30% (162 entries). |
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75 CC | Once the player fills out all three Fairies in the Bestiary |
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3 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 50% (270 entries). |
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3 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 50% (270 entries). |
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3 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 50% (270 entries). |
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50 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 50% (270 entries). |
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50 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 35% (189 entries). |
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50 GC | When the Bestiary has been filled to at least 70% (378 entries). |
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1 PC | When the Bestiary has been filled completely (540 entries). |
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10 GC | When in a specific biome and is happy enough. |
Living preferences
Biome | Neighbor | |
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Loves | n/a | |
Likes | ||
Dislikes | ||
Hates | n/a |
For more information, see NPC happiness.
Shimmered form
When submerged in Shimmer, the Zoologist will transform into her Shimmered form. This has no impact on gameplay or dialogue and is only a visual change. She can be returned to her classic look by submerging her in Shimmer again.
Names
The Zoologist may have any of the following names:
- Arien
- Astra
- Azaria
- Becca
- Bindi
- Daphne
- Dian
- Ellen
- Hayley
- Jane
- Juanita
- Lilith
- Lizzy
- Lori
- MacKenzie
- Mardy
- Maria
- Mollie
- Robyn
- Tia
- Veronica
Quotes
Interaction quotes
When transformed:
When Stylist is present:
During a Solar Eclipse:
During a Party:
During Rain:
During a Thunderstorm:
During a Windy Day:
When in a Graveyard:
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Happiness quotes
When homeless:
When homeless while transformed:
When neutral:
When neutral while transformed:
When far from home:
When far from home while transformed:
When in a sparse area:
When in a sparse area while transformed:
When overcrowded:
When overcrowded while transformed:
When in a Forest:
When in a Forest while transformed:
When in a Desert:
When in a Desert while transformed:
When in an Evil biome or the Dungeon:
When in an Evil biome or the Dungeon while transformed:
When near the Witch Doctor:
When near the Witch Doctor while transformed:
When near the Golfer:
When near the Golfer while transformed:
When near the Angler:
When near the Angler while transformed:
When near the Arms Dealer:
When near the Arms Dealer while transformed:
When near the Princess:
When near the Princess while transformed:
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Trivia
- Despite being comparably easy to obtain, the Zoologist has a 5 star rarity in the Bestiary.
- The quote, "I collected critters like you once, then I took a cursed fox bite to the knee!" is a reference to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim with the often-repeated line "I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee".
- The quote, "Oh, THESE ears? Haha, totes better to hear you with, my dear!" is a reference to the fairy tale of "Little Red Riding Hood", wherein the Big Bad Wolf responds in a similar manner to questions about his unusual proportions when disguised as Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother.
- The quote "This one time, at critter camp, I woke up one morning and everything was torn apart! Like, wow, how did I sleep through THAT?!" could be a reference to the 1999 comedy film American Pie.
- Several of the Zoologist's possible names are references to real life individuals.
- The name Bindi is a reference to the real-life Australian zookeeper Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late conservationist and television personality Steve Irwin.
- The names Jane and Dian are references to real-life primatologists Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey.
- The name Lilith is a reference to Cenx and Redigit's daughter, also referenced by the item Lilith's Necklace.
- According to Redigit, the Zoologist is the Golfer's younger sister, referenced by some of her quotes.[1]
- The Zoologist is often referred to as
in Terraria's source code.BestiaryGirl
- The Zoologist will not put on a party hat when there is a Party, due to her fox ears.
- The quotes "I can't explain it. I have like, a thing for <name of Witch Doctor>. Is it because of the tail?" and "LOVE. STRONG... <name of Witch Doctor>. Yeeyee!" could suggest that the Zoologist has a potential crush on the Witch Doctor.
- The Zoologist has a unique quote for being in a loved biome while transformed: "FAVORITE LAND... <name of biome>. DELIGHT.". This quote cannot be legitimately seen in-game, since Santa Claus is the only NPC with a loved biome.
- The Zoologist's attacks look very similar to the attacks of the Terragrim.
- The Zoologist's sprite was designed by Lazure, and was first shown in a Twitter post by him.[2]
- The Zoologist’s Shimmered form is a revamped version of an old Zoologist sprite designed by Crowno.[4][5]
- Along with the Traveling Merchant, Princess, and Cyborg, she is among a small group of NPCs who sell a new item post-Moon Lord. The Zoologist's item is the Universal Pylon (the Bestiary must be completed for her to sell the item, which requires defeating the Moon Lord).
- Despite the Cyborg stating that their negative feelings are mutual, the Zoologist does not dislike the Cyborg.
- The
Bestiary entry for the Zoologist: "The Zoologist, resident lycanthrope, adores animals. Her fox-like biology resulted from a cursed animal bite."
Gallery
History
- Desktop 1.4.4:
- Now sells the Moon Globe.
- Now sells the Digging Molecart at 35% Bestiary completion instead of 60%.
- The Pet Licenses can now be purchased infinitely from the Zoologist.
- Now has a chance to be named "Lilith".
- Desktop 1.4.1.1: Fixed a buggy dialogue line from Transformed Zoologist about the Princess.
- Desktop 1.4.1: Now sells the Leather Whip instantly.
- Desktop 1.4.0.1: Introduced.
- Console 1.4.0.5.4.1: Introduced.
- Switch 1.4.0.5.5: Introduced.
- Mobile 1.4.0.5.0: Introduced.
References
- ↑ Redigit's message in #journeys-end-chat on the official Terraria Discord server (link to message) May 19, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Setup is pretty boring. Replying to @demilogic Apr 20, 2020
- ↑ Redigit's message in #journeys-end-chat on the official Terraria Discord server (link to message) May 14, 2020
- ↑ Shimmered NPCs - I don't get all references | Terraria Community Forums (archived from the original on 03 Mar 2023, 10:37:01 UTC)
- ↑ Victor Moura 🌿 on Twitter (archived from the original on 03 Mar 2023, 10:37:04 UTC)
- ↑ Leinfors's message in #terraria-chat on the official Terraria Discord server (link to message) Oct 21, 2021