Goblin Scout

The Goblin Scout is a semi-rare enemy that can be found in above-ground environments. It is currently the only Goblin enemy to spawn outside of the Goblin Invasion event. Goblin Scouts are the only way to obtain the Tattered Cloth, required to craft the Goblin Battle Standard.

Spawning
The Goblin Scout has similar spawning conditions as the King Slime. It will only appear:
 * On the surface
 * During daytime
 * In the outer two-thirds of the World (lengthwise)
 * Above 0 depth

Goblin Scouts will not spawn:
 * In the Corruption
 * In the middle third of the World (lengthwise)

Bunnies, in contrast, will only spawn in the middle-third of the World or near a house; so if you see Bunnies and there is no nearby House, you will not see Goblin Scouts.

You can increase the chance of seeing a Goblin Scout by using Battle Potions, Water Candles, and by making a Jungle.

History
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