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|birthday = {{Season|Winter}} 1
|birthday = {{Season|Winter}} 1
|location = The Sewers
|location = The Sewers
|address = Krobus's Shop
|address = Krobus' Shop
|marriage = No, but can become a roommate
|marriage = No, but can become a roommate
|favorites = {{name|Diamond}}{{name|Iridium Bar}}{{name|Pumpkin}}{{name|Void Egg}}{{name|Void Mayonnaise}}{{name|Wild Horseradish}}
|favorites = {{name|Diamond}}{{name|Iridium Bar}}{{name|Monster Compendium}}{{name|Monster Musk}}{{name|Pumpkin}}{{name|Void Egg}}{{name|Void Mayonnaise}}{{name|Wild Horseradish}}
}}
}}
{{Quote|...Have you encountered others like me, in the mines? I'm sorry if they were hostile towards you. You see, we've learned to fear humans... there have been too many... unpleasant encounters.|Krobus}}
{{Quote|...Have you encountered others like me, in the mines? I'm sorry if they were hostile towards you. You see, we've learned to fear humans... there have been too many... unpleasant encounters.|Krobus}}
'''Krobus''' is the only friendly [[Monsters|monster]] players will encounter, however he still refers to other hostile monsters as his friends. He is a shadow person who lives in [[the Sewers]]. He sells a variety of rare goods. He is also available as a [[#Roommate|roommate]].
==Schedule==
==Schedule==
Krobus can always be found in [[The Sewers|the sewers]] once the player obtains the [[Rusty Key]].
Krobus can always be found in the Sewers once [[the Player]] obtains the [[Rusty Key]].
==Shop==
==Shop==
Krobus' Shop is open all hours every day, even festival days.
{{Spoiler}}
Krobus' Shop is open all hours every day, even [[Festivals|festival]] days.
===Fixed Stock===
===Fixed Stock===
| 1 (available until purchased)
| 1 (available until purchased)
| {{price|1000}}
| {{price|1000}}
|-
|[[File:Butterfly Powder.png|center]]
|[[Butterfly Powder]]
|{{Description|Butterfly Powder}}
| data-sort-value="99"|Unlimited
|{{price|20000}}
|-
|[[File:Wizard Catalogue.png|center]]
|[[Wizard Catalogue]]
|{{Description|Wizard Catalogue}}
| 1 (available until purchased)
| {{price|150000}}
|-
|-
| [[File:Return Scepter.png|center]]
| [[File:Return Scepter.png|center]]
==Gifts==
==Gifts==
{{GiftHeader}}
{{GiftHeader}}
For loved, liked, or neutral gifts, Krobus will say
{{Quote|Oh, a gift to remember the day that I hatched! Thank you!}}
For disliked or hated gifts, Krobus will say
{{Quote|Oh... is this what you call a 'birthday present'? I don't understand humans...}}
===Love===
===Love===
{{Quote|This is an amazing gift. For my people it is a great honor to receive something like this.}}
{{Quote|This is an amazing gift. For my people it is a great honor to receive something like this.}}
''Void Mayonnaise''
{{Quote|This smells delicious! I'll eat half, and use the other half to moisturize my body...}}
''Monster Compendium''
{{Quote|Hey, look! All my friends are in here.<br>Wait a minute, is that me...?}}
''Monster Musk''
{{Quote|A gift of lovely perfume? Oh, (Name)... I'm blushing, but you probably can't notice...}}
''Stardrop Tea''
{{Quote|Is that Stardrop Tea? Thank you! One drop makes my room smell good for the whole day.}}
{|class="wikitable sortable roundedborder" style="width: 65%; min-width: 500px;"
{|class="wikitable sortable roundedborder" style="width: 65%; min-width: 500px;"
! style="width: 48px;" class="unsortable" | Image
! style="width: 48px;" class="unsortable" | Image
|{{Description|Iridium Bar}}
|{{Description|Iridium Bar}}
|[[Furnace]]
|[[Furnace]]
|-
|[[File:Monster Compendium.png|center]]
|[[Monster Compendium]]
|{{Description|Monster Compendium}}
|[[Monsters]]
|-
|[[File:Monster Musk.png|center]]
|[[Monster Musk]]
|{{Description|Monster Musk}}
|[[Crafting]]<br />[[Bookseller]]
|-
|-
|[[File:Pumpkin.png|center]]
|[[File:Pumpkin.png|center]]
|-
|-
| [[File:Krobus Happy.png|48px|center]]
| [[File:Krobus Happy.png|48px|center]]
| colspan="3"| <ul><li>'''All [[Friendship#Universal Likes|Universal Likes]]''' ''(except [[Life Elixir]] and '''[[Cooking|All Cooking]]''' other than [[Seafoam Pudding]])''</li></ul>
| colspan="3"| <ul><li>'''All [[Friendship#Universal Likes|Universal Likes]]''' ''(except [[Life Elixir]] and '''[[Cooking|All Cooking]]''' excluding [[Seafoam Pudding]] & [[Strange Bun]])''</li></ul>
|-
|-
|[[File:Gold Bar.png|center]]
|[[File:Gold Bar.png|center]]
|{{Description|Quartz}}
|{{Description|Quartz}}
|[[Foraging]] - [[The Mines]]
|[[Foraging]] - [[The Mines]]
|-
|[[File:Seafoam Pudding.png|center]]
|[[Seafoam Pudding]]
|{{Description|Seafoam Pudding}}
|[[Cooking]]
|-
|[[File:Strange Bun.png|center]]
|[[Strange Bun]]
|{{Description|Strange Bun}}
|[[Cooking]]
|}
|}
|-
|-
| [[File:Krobus Sad.png|48px|center]]
| [[File:Krobus Sad.png|48px|center]]
| colspan="3"| <ul><li>'''All [[Friendship#Universal Hates|Universal Hates]]''' ''(except [[Void Mayonnaise]])''</li></ul>
| colspan="3"| <ul><li>'''All [[Friendship#Universal Hates|Universal Hates]]''' ''(except [[Monster Musk]], [[Strange Bun]], & [[Void Mayonnaise]])''</li></ul>
|-
|-
|}
|}
==Roommate==
==Roommate==
If the player is not [[Marriage|married]], Krobus will move into the [[Farmhouse]] three days after accepting a [[Void Ghost Pendant]]. Like the marriage candidates, he will add his own room to the right of the bedroom. He will not set up an area in the space behind the farmhouse.
If the player is not [[Marriage|married]], Krobus will move into the [[farmhouse]] three days after accepting a [[Void Ghost Pendant|void ghost pendant]]. Like the marriage candidates, he will add his own room to the right of the bedroom. He will not set up an area in the space behind the farmhouse.
Krobus leaves the Farmhouse only on rainy days, when he will stand on the front porch. At 13 hearts, he will give the player a [[Stardrop]], like a spouse, and may change [[Wallpaper]] or [[Flooring]] like a spouse.
Krobus leaves the Farmhouse only on rainy days, when he will stand on the front porch. At 13 hearts, he will give the player a [[Stardrop]], like a spouse, and may change [[Wallpaper]] or [[Flooring]] or add [[Furniture]] like a spouse.
Although the player's relationship with Krobus is platonic, the game's roommate mechanics are almost identical to the marriage mechanics, with the following exceptions:
Although the player's relationship with Krobus is platonic, the game's roommate mechanics are almost identical to the marriage mechanics, with the following exceptions:
*Instead of a heart emoji appearing when kissing, a smile emoji appears when hugging.
*Instead of a heart emoji appearing when kissing, a smile emoji appears when hugging.
*No ceremony takes place.
*No ceremony takes place.
*Krobus will never get jealous if the player gives a gift to a marriage candidate.
*Krobus will never get [[Marriage#Jealousy|jealous]] if the player gives a gift to a marriage candidate.
*Being roommates with Krobus won't stop the [[Bouquet#Group 10-Heart Event|group 10-heart events]].
*Being roommates with Krobus won't stop the [[Bouquet#Group 10-Heart Event|group 10-heart events]].
*Instead of divorce, Krobus can be evicted for free. However, the player still needs to do this through the book in the [[Mayor's Manor]]. After Krobus moves out, he is silent towards the player and will refuse gifts.
*Instead of [[Marriage#Divorce|divorce]], Krobus can be evicted for free. However, the player still needs to do this through the book in the [[Mayor's Manor]]. After Krobus moves out, he is silent towards the player and will refuse gifts.
**As with an ex-spouse, the [[Dark Shrine of Memory]] can be used to erase Krobus' memories of the player
**As with an ex-spouse, the [[Dark Shrine of Memory]] can be used to erase Krobus' memories of the player.
*You cannot have or adopt children with Krobus. However, he helps with raising your existing children from previous marriages.
*You cannot have or adopt children with Krobus. However, he helps with raising your existing children from previous marriages.
*Krobus does not do chores like a spouse would.
*Krobus does not do chores like a spouse would.
After Krobus moves into the [[Farmhouse]], he is replaced in [[the Sewers]] by a chest, which sells his usual items.
After Krobus moves into the [[Farmhouse]], he is replaced in [[the Sewers]] by a chest, which sells his usual items.
On rainy mornings, Krobus may gift you a [[Sea Urchin]], [[Strange Bun]], [[Void Egg]], [[Void Mayonnaise]], or [[Void Salmon]]. On non-rainy days, he may gift you a [[Fried Eel]], [[Lucky Lunch]], [[Poppyseed Muffin]], or [[Strange Bun]].
On rainy mornings, Krobus may gift you a [[Sea Urchin]], [[Void Egg]], [[Void Mayonnaise]], or [[Void Salmon]]. On non-rainy days, he may gift you a [[Fried Eel]], [[Lucky Lunch]], or [[Poppyseed Muffin]]. He may also gift you a [[Strange Bun]] regardless of the current weather.
<gallery>
<gallery>
Krobus Roommate Room.png|Krobus' room in the [[Farmhouse]]
Krobus Roommate Room.png|Krobus' room in the [[Farmhouse]]
Sewer Chest.png|Krobus replaced by a chest in [[The Sewers]]
Sewer Chest.png|Krobus replaced by a chest in [[the Sewers]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{heart event
{{heart event
|hearts = 14
|hearts = 14
|trigger = Enter the beach between 8pm and 1am on a non-rainy day
|trigger = Enter [[the Beach]] between 8pm and 1am on a non-rainy day.
|details = Krobus sits on the docks at [[the Beach]] watching Moonlight Jellies swim, when [[The Merpeople|a sea monster]] appears. The sea monster raises its tentacles, and Krobus hops on for a ride. A heart dialogue bubble appears over Krobus' head, indicating he enjoyed the ride.
|details = Krobus sits on the docks at the Beach watching Moonlight Jellies swim, when [[The Merpeople|a sea monster]] appears. The sea monster raises its tentacles, and Krobus hops on for a ride. A heart dialogue bubble appears over Krobus' head, indicating he enjoyed the ride.
}}
}}
{{Quote|A human visitor? This is most unusual...
{{Quote|A human visitor? This is most unusual...
I'm Krobus, merchant of rare and exotic goods.}}
I'm Krobus, merchant of rare and exotic goods.}}
{{Quote| Please, don't be alarmed. I am different than the others. I've spent a lot of time observing humans. I know you like to shop. Care to see my wares?}}
'''Regular'''
'''Regular'''
{|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! style="text-align: left;" | '''Housemate'''
! style="text-align: left;" | '''Roommate'''
|-
|-
|
|
==Quests==
==Quests==
*[[Quests#Dark Talisman|Dark Talisman]]: After the [[Wizard]] requests his [[Magic Ink]], the player must talk to Krobus, who will open the force field blocking the passage to the [[Mutant Bug Lair]], where the talisman can be found.
*[[Quests#Dark Talisman|Dark Talisman]]: After the [[Wizard]] requests his [[Magic Ink]], the player must talk to Krobus, who will open the force field blocking the passage to the [[Mutant Bug Lair]], where the talisman can be found.
*[[Quests#A Winter Mystery|"A Winter Mystery"]]: Sent by mail the day after triggering a cutscene by entering the [[Bus Stop]] from [[the Farm]] during [[Winter]] between 6am and 4pm. To complete the quest, interact with a bush to the left of the [[Community Center]] in the north of [[Pelican Town]]. A cutscene ensues, during which a "Shadow Guy" (who may or may not be Krobus) gives the player a [[Magnifying Glass]]. This allows the player to collect [[Secret Notes]].
*[[Quests#A Winter Mystery|"A Winter Mystery"]]: Sent by mail the day after triggering a cutscene by entering the [[Bus Stop]] from [[the Farm]] during [[Winter]] between 6am and 4pm. To complete the quest, interact with a bush to the left of the [[Community Center]] in the north of [[Pelican Town]]. A cutscene ensues, during which a "Shadow Guy" (who may or may not be Krobus) gives the player a [[Magnifying Glass]]. This allows the player to collect [[Secret Notes]].
==Portraits==
==Portraits==
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Krobus states that his name means "bridge-crosser" in his language.
*Krobus states that his name means "bridge-crosser" in his language.
*Krobus states that he remains silent on Fridays out of respect for Yoba. His normal Friday dialogue is simply "..." Krobus will speak on Fridays under certain circumstances.
*Krobus states that he remains silent on Fridays out of respect for Yoba. His normal Friday dialogue is simply "...". Krobus will speak on Fridays under certain circumstances.
**Rainy days
**Rainy days
**First meeting
**First meeting
**Attempting to give him a gift after he has been evicted as a housemate
**Attempting to give him a gift after he has been evicted as a roommate
**Speaking to him about the [[Dark Talisman]] quest
**Speaking to him about the [[Dark Talisman]] quest
**Gifting him a [[Void Ghost Pendant]]
**Gifting him a [[Void Ghost Pendant]]
*Attempting to give Krobus a [[Movie Ticket]] on Friday results in a dialogue saying "Krobus looks puzzled". Krobus will not attend movies on Fridays.
*Attempting to give Krobus a [[Movie Ticket]] on Friday results in a dialogue saying "Krobus looks puzzled..." Krobus will not attend movies on Fridays.
*Krobus' Tuesday dialogue changed from "I am too sensitive to sunlight to go out during the day." to "I am too sensitive to sunlight to go out on most days." with v1.3. This change is most likely due to the addition of the [[Quests#A Winter Mystery|"A Winter Mystery" Quest]], in which a "Shadow Guy" is seen outdoors during Winter.
*Krobus' Tuesday dialogue changed from "I am too sensitive to sunlight to go out during the day." to "I am too sensitive to sunlight to go out on most days." with v1.3. This change is most likely due to the addition of the [[Quests#A Winter Mystery|"A Winter Mystery" Quest]], in which a "Shadow Guy" is seen outdoors during Winter.
*Krobus’ people are said to have crossed into the physical plane after “a great catastrophe.”
*Krobus' people are said to have crossed into the physical plane after "a great catastrophe."
*Despite being considered a roommate, if there are monsters inside the house, such as [[slimes]], he will still say, ''"Um... Honey? Why are there monsters in the house?"''
*Despite being considered a roommate, if there are monsters inside the house, such as [[slimes]], he will still say, ''"Um... Honey? Why are there monsters in the house?"''
*Krobus is the only NPC who dislikes Stardrop Sorbet as a [[Movie Theater]] snack. However, he still loves [[Stardrop Tea]].
**His dialogue when gifted implies he likes its scent rather than taste: "Is that Stardrop Tea? Thank you! One drop makes my room smell good for the whole day."
*Krobus says that he normally does not sleep. However, he will fall asleep while watching any movie except [[Movie Theater#Movies|Mysterium]].
*While watching Mysterium, Krobus has negative dialogue about the depiction of shadow people within the movie. However, he still likes the movie overall and gains friendship from watching it.
==Bugs==
==Bugs==
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
KrobusInSewer.png|A Picture of Krobus in the Sewers
</gallery>
==History==
==History==
{{History|1.0|Introduced.}}
{{History|1.0|Introduced.}}
{{History|1.1|Now sells [[Return Scepter]] and [[Void Egg]]s and offers progress in the [[Quests#Dark Talisman|Dark Talisman]] quest.}}
{{History|1.1|Now sells [[Return Scepter]] and [[Void Egg]]s and offers progress in the [[Quests#Dark Talisman|Dark Talisman]] quest.}}
{{History|1.3.27|Added Sign Of The Vessel and Monster Fireplace to shop stock. Added "A Winter Mystery" quest. Changed Tuesday dialogue.}}
{{History|1.3.27|Added [[Sign Of The Vessel]] and [[Monster Fireplace]] to shop stock. Added "[[Quests#A Winter Mystery|A Winter Mystery]]" quest. Changed Tuesday dialogue.}}
{{History|1.4|Added as a potential roommate if player is unmarried. Removed exploit allowing multiple purchases of fish and cooked dishes by closing and re-opening the shop menu.}}
{{History|1.4|Added as a potential [[#Roommate|roommate]] if the player is [[Marriage|unmarried]]. Removed exploit allowing multiple purchases of [[fish]] and [[Cooking|cooked dishes]] by closing and re-opening the shop menu.}}
{{History|1.4.4|Krobus no longer gets jealous.}}
{{History|1.4.4|Krobus no longer gets jealous.}}
{{History|1.6|Added custom gift reactions. Krobus now loves [[Monster Musk]] and likes [[Strange Bun]]. [[Butterfly Powder]] and the [[Wizard Catalogue]] are added to fixed stock. The [[Dwarf]]'s [[Dwarf#50 Friendship Points|50 Friendship Points]] event (which involves Krobus) can no longer happen on Fridays.}}
{{History|1.6.3|Added [[Krobus Portrait]].}}
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