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NPC Forge

NPC Forge is a Terraria mod and main-menu creation tool for tModLoader. It uses Terraria's player renderer to build custom NPC looks, exports transparent sprite sheets, and packages them into configurable hostile or town NPC slots for in-game use.

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NPC Forge

Core Features

  • Fullscreen editor with live preview and outfit building using Terraria's real renderer
  • Supports vanilla and modded armor, vanity, accessories, dyes, hair, and body colors
  • Exports transparent vertical sprite sheets and preserves held-weapon/ranged-caster posing
  • Hostile setup includes stats, hitbox, scale, physics, drops, audio, and AI-based attack tuning
  • Town setup includes move-in requirements, attack tuning, shops, dialogue lines, and generated head icons
  • Built-in debug command flow for testing slots, spawning NPCs, and fast iteration

Platforms

tModLoaderPC (Windows)MacLinux