Blazing Wheel

Type	EnemyInvincible
Environment	Dungeon
AI Type	Blazing Wheel AI
Damage	24/48/72
Max Life	100/200/300
Defense	100
KB Resist	100%
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Killed	https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/File:NPC_Killed_1.wav

The Blazing Wheel is an invincible NPC found in the Dungeon that resembles a ring of fire. It travels along the surface of blocks at a very fast speed.

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Blazing Wheels spawn most often in areas of the Dungeon backed by tiled walls. They can also spawn in other areas, but with a significantly reduced chance.

Notes

Since the Blazing Wheel is an enemy, it has all the features a regular enemy has:
- It spawns and despawns off-screen just like any other enemy.
- It can damage friendly NPCs, such as the Bound Mechanic.
- It can be moved by Teleporters.
- It is counted by the Radar(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).
The Blazing Wheel travels along solid surfaces, with following traits:
- It will go through open doors, but not through closed ones.
- It travels through platforms, not along them.
- It will travel along actuated blocks as if they were solid.
If a Blazing Wheel is surrounded with blocks until there are only 2–3 tiles of space for it to maneuver, it will despawn.
If all of the blocks the Blazing Wheel is traveling on are removed, it will fly towards a random solid surface nearby.
The Blazing Wheel's movement is not restricted to the Dungeon biome. If given proper terrain and it does not despawn, it can eventually go outside of the Dungeon.
Though Blazing Wheels appear to be ablaze themselves, they do not inflict the On Fire! debuff.
The Blazing Wheel AI is nearly identical to the Snail AI.

Tips

To avoid the Blazing Wheel's attack, look for its light in dark areas, move as far away as possible, then jump or avoid it.
- A useful way to avoid being hit by the Blazing Wheel is to use a multi hook to stay suspended in midair, rather than standing still on a Dungeon surface.

Trivia

Although the Blazing Wheel cannot be damaged, it has most of the statistics of a normal enemy, including a death sound, a hit sound, defense, and immunities to a few debuffs.
The Blazing Wheel is likely based on the Hothead from the Mario franchise, as it moves in a similar matter when climbing on walls and ceilings while also being fire-themed.
- Blazing Wheels also resemble Rinkas from the action-adventure game series Metroid.