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Snatcher
SnatcherOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
AI TypePlant AI
Damage25/504490/7566135
Max Life60/120132264/180198396
Defense10/101020
KB Resist100%
BannerSnatcher BannerSnatcher Banner
Immune toConfused
Drops
Coins90Pre-Hardmode: 225Hardmode: 180Post-Plantera: 360
  • Item (Quantity)Rate
  • 3.33%
Old-gen console version Old-gen console and 3DSNintendo 3DS version
Exclusive Variant
Dragon Snatcher
Dragon SnatcherOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Drops
Coins25
Terraria-official-website-jungle

Snatcher displayed on the Official Terraria Forums (Jungle style)

The Snatcher is an enemy found in the surface Jungle, and is nearly identical in appearance and behavior to the Underground Jungle's Man Eater. Snatchers spawn anchored to blocks, with an extendable stem topped by a pincher. The stem itself is a passive component and can be walked through safely without incurring damage; only the pincher inflicts or takes damage.

The Old-gen console version Old-gen console version, Windows Phone version Windows Phone version, and Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DS version version of Terraria also feature the stronger Dragon Snatcher variant.

Notes[]

  • Snatchers do not require a Jungle biome to spawn; they can spawn on any surface Jungle grass block.

Differences from Man Eaters[]

  • The Snatcher's body color is a green vine, as opposed to the brown/pinkish vine of the Man Eater's. The "head" of a Man Eater also has a red tinge along the jaw.
  • Snatchers do not drop Vines or Ancient Cobalt armor, whereas Man Eaters do.
  • Snatchers can extend their stems only about half as far as Man Eaters.
  • Snatchers spawn in surface Jungle biomes as opposed to Underground Jungle biomes. Man Eaters begin spawning between 700 to 1,000 feet below 0 depth, depending on the world size.
  • Snatchers have lower health and deal less damage than Man Eaters.

Tips[]

  • When lit on fire with weapons such as the Sunfury, their erratic movement patterns may cause them to reveal hidden caves with their light.
  • Players should be cautious in the Jungle, as a hidden Snatcher can catch them by surprise. Although they are weaker than Man Eaters, they should not be underestimated.
  • Caution should be advised even when the player seems to be out of the Snatcher's reach, as they can extend their stems and thus improve their reach rapidly.
  • Mining the block that a Snatcher is rooted on kills it instantly; however, this method of dispatching a Snatcher never yields any dropped items.

Trivia[]

The BestiaryBestiary entry for the Snatcher: "A sharp-toothed plant with a taste for human flesh. It has the ability to hide inside the mud and reach over great distances."

History[]

  • Desktop 1.0.6:
    • Life reduced from 100 to 60.
    • Snatchers are now drawn above tiles rather than behind them.
    • AI changed: they now extend their stems at random, rather than when the player is moving rapidly.
  • Desktop 1.0.5:
    • They now pass through blocks.
    • Now immune to knockback.
    • No longer extend their stems when struck.
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