Quick Answer
Use pylons as a travel network, not decoration. Build compact biome towns with happy NPC pairs, then connect boss arenas, resource zones, and fishing or farming routes.
Layout Checks
| Goal | Check | Mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Pylon access | Correct biome and valid housing | One giant town near spawn |
| Happiness | NPCs near preferred neighbors | Random rooms with no pair plan |
| Travel value | Pylon near arena, jungle, ocean, cavern, desert | Pretty town far from useful routes |
| Hardmode prep | Keep room for new NPCs and corruption safety | Biome spread breaks access |
FAQ
Should I build one huge NPC hotel?
It works early, but pylons reward smaller biome towns with useful routes.
