Blazing Wheel

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Blazing Wheel
Blazing Wheel.gifOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic Mode.png Classic
Expert Mode.png Expert
Master Mode.png Master
Statistics
Type
EnemyInvincible
Environment
AI TypeBlazing Wheel AI
Damage24/48/72
Max Life100/200/300
Defense100
KB Resist100%

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.

Tiled walls
Blue Tiled WallGreen Tiled WallPink Tiled Wall
Faction flags
in this area:
Molten Legion FlagDiabolic Sigil

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.

History

  • Desktop 1.4.0.1: Fixed a tendency for certain automatic attacks like Sentries or Chlorophyte Armor to attack Blazing Wheels.
  • Desktop 1.2.3:
    • Fixed bug where piranha gun would chase Blazing Wheels.
    • Fixed bug where Blazing Wheels didn't get placed into tiles.