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Lost Girl
Lost GirlOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
AI TypeLost Girl AI
Damage10/20/30
Max Life250/500/750
Defense30
KB Resist50%/55%/60%
BannerNymph BannerNymph Banner
Immune toConfused
Drops
Coins25
Nymph
NymphOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
AI TypeFighter AI
Damage35/70/105
Max Life300/600/900
Defense16
KB Resist60%/64%/68%
BannerNymph BannerNymph Banner
Drops
Coins25
Lost Girl Example

A Nymph (in the form of the Lost Girl) in the Cavern.

Nymph (transformation)
Lost Girl transforms into a Nymph (in detail)

The Nymph is a rare enemy that spawns in the Cavern layer of any biome. When encountered, she appears as the Lost Girl, who seems to be a helpless NPC in need of rescue. When a player gets close or attacks the Lost Girl, she transforms into the Nymph and starts attacking the player. For a pre-Hardmode enemy, she deals comparatively high damage.

The Lost Girl will transform into a Nymph if any of the following conditions are met:[1]

  • The Lost Girl does not have full health.
  • The distance between the player and the Lost Girl is less than 12.5 tiles, and she has a direct line of sight to the player.
  • The Lost Girl is moving in any direction (e.g. caused by falling or knockback).

The Lost Girl is immune to the Confused debuff, but the transformed Nymph is not.

She is one of the few entities that can be detected by the Lifeform Analyzer or its upgrades.

Quick Answers

What triggers the transformation of the Lost Girl into the Nymph in Terraria? toggle section
In Terraria, the Lost Girl transforms into the Nymph under certain conditions. This transformation occurs when a player gets close to the Lost Girl or attacks her. Additionally, if the Lost Girl does not have full health, she will also transform into the Nymph. This character is a rare enemy that spawns in the Cavern layer of any biome and is known for dealing comparatively high damage for a pre-Hardmode enemy.
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How can you farm the Nymph in Terraria? toggle section
In Terraria, farming the Nymph can be a bit tricky due to her rarity. She spawns in the Cavern layer of any biome, initially appearing as the Lost Girl. When a player approaches or attacks the Lost Girl, she transforms into the Nymph and begins to attack. To farm the Nymph, you could create conditions favorable for her spawn, such as spending more time in the Cavern layer. However, be prepared for a fight as she deals comparatively high damage for a pre-Hardmode enemy. Remember, the Nymph also has a chance to drop the Metal Detector, a useful item for detecting nearby ores and treasures.
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What is the significance of the Nymph's high damage in pre-Hardmode Terraria? toggle section
The Nymph in Terraria is a unique enemy due to her high damage output in pre-Hardmode. This makes her a challenging adversary for players who encounter her in the Cavern layer of any biome. Initially appearing as the Lost Girl, she transforms into the Nymph when approached or attacked, surprising players with her high damage attacks. This high damage in pre-Hardmode signifies the Nymph's role as a formidable enemy that players need to be prepared for, adding an element of surprise and challenge to the game.
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What are the conditions that cause the Lost Girl to transform into a Nymph in Terraria? toggle section
In Terraria, the Lost Girl transforms into a Nymph under certain conditions. These include when the Lost Girl does not have full health, when the distance between the player and the Lost Girl is less than 12.5 tiles and she has a direct line of sight to the player, or when the Lost Girl is moving in any direction, such as falling or experiencing knockback. It's worth noting that while the Lost Girl is immune to the Confused debuff, the transformed Nymph is not.
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What is the rarity of encountering a Nymph in Terraria? toggle section
The Nymph is a rare enemy in Terraria that spawns in the Cavern layer of any biome. The chance of encountering a Nymph can be increased by using Water Candles and Battle Potions. Additionally, the Nymph has a higher chance to spawn in the Jungle Temple, Underground Glowing Mushroom biome, and close to The Underworld.
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Notes[]

  • Minions and other enemy-seeking weapons, such as the Possessed Hatchet and Razorblade Typhoon, will target the Lost Girl before she transforms into a Nymph.
  • While the Nymph is one of the rarest enemies in Terraria, in reality, she spawns more frequently than is initially apparent. She is usually missed due to her passive and stationary behavior: she often remains in dark areas, without moving to attack players or making any sounds, unlike what most enemies would do. Using a Lifeform Analyzer, the Nymph's actual spawn rate becomes more apparent.

Achievement[]

Achievement Deceiver of Fools
Deceiver of Fools • Kill a nymph.
Defeat a Nymph for the first time.
Category: Slayer Slayer

Tips[]

  • While she moves fast and has high contact damage, the Nymph cannot attack from a distance, nor can she jump very high. Staying out of reach and using a ranged weapon will allow dispatching her safely.
  • The Nymph moves quite fast, and therefore, weapons that can stun-lock her are effective. Viable options include the Harpoon, flails, boomerangs, yoyos, or the Terragrim / Arkhalis. Even with her high health, the Harpoon can kill a Nymph in moments with no risk to the wielder, due to its extremely high rate of fire, so long as it is used at short range.
  • A Hunter Potion, Lifeform Analyzer, or both can be useful for finding Lost Girls. The Hunter Potion will also reveal the Lost Girl to be an enemy as it highlights her red, not green.
  • Nymphs spawn less frequently during Hardmode. This is because in Hardmode, despite the spawn rate for enemies becoming greater, the variety of enemies that can spawn makes it far less likely for the Nymph to be selected. For this reason, it is best to search for Nymphs prior to Hardmode to make obtaining the Metal Detector easier.
  • Players encountering a Lost Girl for the first time in Classic Mode may confuse the Nymph for a town NPC in need of saving, due to having 250 health and appearing naked, making her look more vulnerable.
    • In Expert Mode and Master Mode, the Lost Girl has respectively twice and thrice the health of a normal friendly NPC. This makes her suspicious even for a first-time encounter.
  • If the player has the Magic Lantern light pet, the Lost Girl will sparkle, suggesting to the player that she is treasure (which is false). This can be used to locate Nymphs within a short radius, if the player does not yet have a Lifeform Analyzer.
  • As with all rarer enemies, Water Candles and Battle Potions are useful for increasing the chance of encountering a Lost Girl.
  • The Nymph also has a higher chance to spawn in the Jungle Temple, Underground Glowing Mushroom biome, and close to the The Underworld.Verify

Trivia[]

  • Although the Nymph is much stronger in nearly all ways than the Lost Girl, the Lost Girl has more defense.
  • In ancient Greek folklore, a nymph is a minor female deity who is generally regarded as a personification of nature.
  • The Lost Girl sprite appears naked, likely to make her seem more vulnerable and in need of saving.
  • The left half of the Nymph Banner depicts the Lost Girl, while the right half is the actual Nymph enemy.
  • The Nymph's hands appear to be stained with blood.
  • The achievement for killing the Nymph appears to show her in the Lost Girl form.
  • With a drop chance of 0.5%, the Nymph Banner is one of the rarest items in the game.
  • Redigit has jokingly claimed that the Nymph is the great-grandmother of the Guide.[2]
  • The design of the Lost Girl is similar to that of the Dryad, although the latter is covered in vines and has more saturated colors.
  • The beginning of the Bestiary entry for the Lost Girl may be a reference to the American reality series Naked and Afraid.

BestiaryBestiary entries

  • Lost Girl: "Naked and afraid, this girl stands still, deep in the world, as if waiting for someone to rescue her and lead her to the surface."
  • Nymph: "Masterfully deceives explorers by posing as a lost girl, then attacks with ferocious might, blood-lust in her eyes."

History[]

  • Desktop 1.4.4:
    • Instead of their spawn rate decreasing in Hardmode, it stays the same the entire game. This means that their Hardmode spawn rate has changed from 1/200 to 1/80
    • Base money drop value reduced from 5 to 2 Gold

References[]

  1. Information taken from the PC version PC 1.4.2.3 source code, method AI() in Terraria.NPC.cs. There may be inaccuracies, as the current PC version PC version is 1.4.4.9.
  2. Red's message on the official Terraria Discord server (link to message)
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