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Witch Doctor
Witch DoctorOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Map Icon Witch Doctor
Map Icon
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
NPC
Environment
Valid house
AI TypePassive AI
Damage203035 (Poison Dart) [1]
Max Life250
Defense15
KB Resist50%
Sounds
Hurt
Killed

The Witch Doctor is an NPC vendor that will spawn once the following criteria have been met:

The Witch Doctor will shoot Poison Darts at nearby enemies with a Blowgun to defend himself. In addition to poisoning enemies, his darts deal 20 / 30 / 35 damage at the start of the game, and as players progress he will gain various stat increases.[1]

Quick Answers

What are the criteria for the Witch Doctor to spawn in Terraria? toggle section
In Terraria, the Witch Doctor will spawn once two conditions are met. Firstly, there must be a suitable house available for the NPC. Secondly, the Queen Bee must have been defeated. Once these criteria are fulfilled, the Witch Doctor will make his appearance in the game.
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How does the Witch Doctor defend himself in the game? toggle section
The Witch Doctor in Terraria defends himself by shooting Poison Darts at nearby enemies using a Blowgun. These darts not only poison enemies but also deal 20 / 30 / 35 damage at the start of the game. As players progress, the Witch Doctor gains various stat increases to enhance his defense.
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What kind of damage does the Witch Doctor's poison darts deal at the start of the game? toggle section
At the start of the game, the Witch Doctor's poison darts deal 20 / 30 / 35 damage. In addition to the damage, the darts also inflict a poison debuff on enemies, causing them to slowly lose life over time.
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How does the Witch Doctor's stats change as players progress in the game? toggle section
As players progress in the game, the Witch Doctor gains various stat increases. This includes his damage output, which starts at 20 / 30 / 35 at the beginning of the game. He defends himself by shooting Poison Darts at nearby enemies with a Blowgun, which also has the effect of poisoning enemies.
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What happens when the Witch Doctor is submerged in Shimmer? toggle section
When the Witch Doctor character in Terraria is submerged in Shimmer, he undergoes a visual transformation into his Shimmered form. However, this change is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay or dialogue. If you want to return the Witch Doctor to his classic look, you simply need to submerge him in Shimmer again.
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Items sold[]

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

Imbuing StationImbuing Station 7 Always available.
BlowgunBlowgun 5 Always available.
Stynger BoltStynger Bolt 75 Requires the Stynger in the player's inventory.
StakeStake 15 Requires the Stake Launcher in the player's inventory.
CauldronCauldron 150 During Halloween.
Tiki TotemTiki Totem 2 When spoken to in a Hardmode Jungle biome.
Leaf WingsLeaf Wings 150
1 		When spoken to in a Hardmode Jungle biome, during night.
Also requires defeating Plantera.
Vial of VenomVial of Venom 15 After defeating Plantera.
Tiki MaskTiki Mask 50 After defeating Plantera.
Also requires the Pygmy Staff in the player's inventory.
Tiki ShirtTiki Shirt 50 After defeating Plantera.
Also requires the Pygmy Staff in the player's inventory.
Tiki PantsTiki Pants 50 After defeating Plantera.
Also requires the Pygmy Staff in the player's inventory.
Pygmy NecklacePygmy Necklace 20 During night.
Also requires defeating Plantera and having the Pygmy Staff in the player's inventory.
Hercules BeetleHercules Beetle 40 When spoken to in a Hardmode Jungle biome, after Plantera has been defeated.
Also requires the Pygmy Staff in the player's inventory.
Pure Water FountainPure Water Fountain 4
No value 		Always available.
After defeating Plantera.
Desert Water FountainDesert Water Fountain 4
No value 		Always available.
After defeating Plantera.
Jungle Water FountainJungle Water Fountain 4
No value 		Always available.
After defeating Plantera.
Icy Water FountainIcy Water Fountain 4
No value 		Always available.
After defeating Plantera.
Corrupt Water FountainCorrupt Water Fountain 4
No value 		Always available.
After defeating Plantera.
Crimson Water FountainCrimson Water Fountain 4
No value 		Always available.
After defeating Plantera.
Hallowed Water FountainHallowed Water Fountain 4
No value 		Always available.
After defeating Plantera.
Blood Water FountainBlood Water Fountain 4
No value 		Always available.
After defeating Plantera.
Cavern Water FountainCavern Water Fountain 4 Always available.
Oasis Water FountainOasis Water Fountain 4 Always available.
Bewitching TableBewitching Table 10 If Wizard is present.
Any PylonAny Pylon 10 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 []

Witch Doctor (Shimmered) Map Icon Witch Doctor (Shimmered)
Shimmered Witch Doctor and his 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 Storm:

    • "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 measured for the player speaking to him, not for 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). See Biomes for additional info.

    Tips[]

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

    Trivia[]

    • A "witch doctor" was the colonialist term for African shamans and "wise men" of various tribal traditions, essentially the same role as the Native American "medicine man".
    • 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 animated 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 is especially evident by his party quote "I wanted to see how your kind celebrate". This was confirmed by Leinfors on the Terraria forums.[2] It is also mentioned in his Bestiary's entry. Another factor that points to this is his happiness quote when near the Princess; " Kind to my people, [Name of Princess] is. Much appreciated."
      • Unlike the Skeleton Merchant, where Skeleton will not attack it and vice-versa, Lihzahrds and the Witch Doctor will still fight each other.
    • 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.

    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[]

    References[]

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