To acquire Sakura Saplings, you must purchase them from the Zoologist Non-Player Character (NPC) once your Bestiary is 30% complete, specifically requiring 162 unique entries.
Meeting the Zoologist
The Zoologist is a unique NPC who sells various animal-related items, including seeds for special trees like Sakura and Glowing Moss. She will move into a vacant house once the following conditions are met:
- There is an empty house available.
- You have at least 10 entries in your Bestiary.
You can typically find her in your town once these criteria are met. Her inventory expands as your Bestiary fills up.
Understanding the Bestiary
The Bestiary is an in-game encyclopedia that records all the creatures you have encountered and defeated in Terraria. Filling it out is crucial for unlocking many of the Zoologist's advanced inventory items, including the Sakura Sapling.
- How to fill the Bestiary: Every time you defeat a new enemy, its entry is added to your Bestiary. Some creatures, like Critters, only require you to encounter them.
- Reaching 30% Completion: For the Sakura Saplings to become available, you need to have logged 162 distinct entries. This means encountering and/or defeating 162 different types of enemies and creatures. This will likely involve exploring various biomes, delving into caves, and fighting early-game bosses to encounter a wide array of foes.
Acquiring the Sakura Saplings
Once you have met the Bestiary requirement of 30% completion (162 entries), follow these steps to get your Sakura Saplings:
- Locate the Zoologist: Find her in your town.
- Open her shop: Interact with her to view her inventory.
- Purchase the Sakura Saplings: The Sakura Saplings will now appear in her shop list for purchase. The price is relatively low, making them accessible once the Bestiary condition is met.
What to Do with Sakura Saplings
Sakura Saplings are used to grow Sakura Trees, which are primarily aesthetic but also provide Wood when chopped down.
- Planting: You can plant Sakura Saplings on any grass block, dirt block, or even in Pots. They will grow into beautiful pink-blossomed trees.
- Decoration: Sakura Trees are popular for decorative builds due to their distinctive pink foliage, adding a unique touch to your world.
- Wood Source: Like other trees, once grown, they can be harvested for Wood, providing a renewable resource for crafting and construction.
