Minecarts

Minecarts

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Type	Mount summon
Research	1 required

A player riding in a minecart.

Minecarts are mounts that allow players to ride on Minecart Tracks. There are currently (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 27 / (Old-gen console and 3DS versions) 1 different Minecarts.

On  Desktop,  Console, and  Mobile, Minecarts need to be equipped in the Minecart equipment slot, overriding the use of the Wooden Minecart. On  Old-gen console and 3DS, the ordinary Minecart is the default and it cannot be changed.

When the player is near a Minecart Track, pressing the Quick Mount hotkey or pressing the ⚷ Open / Activate key on a point on the track causes a Minecart to spawn, which the player is automatically placed in. Once inside, the ▶ Right and ◀ Left direction keys either accelerate, decelerate, or reverse the cart's movement. The cart will maintain its current speed and direction if no keys are pressed and no obstacles are reached. The cart can also "jump" with the ↷ Jump key.

To exit the Minecart (which causes the Minecart to despawn), the player can use a hook, press the Quick Mount hotkey, or cancel the buff ( right-clicking the icon,   selecting the icon and canceling it in the equipment menu, double-tapping the icon, or canceling the buff from the buffs screen). The Minecart will also despawn if the player jumps off the tracks, lands on blocks, and attempts to move sideways.

Upon colliding with an enemy, the minecart will deal damage to it and knock it back. See Notes for details.

(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Upon using a Minecart Upgrade Kit, all minecarts equipped thereafter will gain a significant speed boost and be equipped with a laser that will fire at nearby enemies. This effect can be toggled on and off through a probe icon next to the minecart slot.

Weapons and tools, as well as most other items except hooks, can be used while riding a Minecart.

Types

Minecart		Buff	Mount	Tooltip	Source	Rarity	Notes
	Wooden Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)			-	Press Quick Mount near (or ⚷ Open / Activate) on a Minecart Track.	n/a	(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) This is the default minecart.
	MinecartInternal Item ID: 2343			Let's ride the rails	: 15  + 10  ( @  /  ) (Old-gen console and 3DS versions): Press ⚷ Open / Activate on a Minecart Track.	01*	(Old-gen console and 3DS versions) This is the default and only minecart.
	Mechanical Cart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3353			-	Obtained by using a Minecart Upgrade Kit.	12*	Expert Mode-exclusive.
	Desert Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4066			-		01*	Has a 1/15 (6.67%) chance of being obtained from Sandstone Chests.
	Minecarp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4067			Allows quick travel in water 'Deal with it'	Received as a quest reward from the Angler.	01*	Does not slow down in water.
	Bee Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4426			-		01*	Includes a wing flapping animation.
	Ladybug Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4427			-		01*	Has a 1/15 (6.67%) chance of being obtained from Living Wood Chests.
	Pigron Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4428			'Powered by Bacon!'		01*	Has a 1/100 (1%) chance of being dropped by Pigrons.
	Sunflower Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4429			-		01*	Has a 1/15 (6.67%) chance of being obtained from Living Wood Chests.
	Demonic Hellcart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4443			Provides 7 seconds of immunity to lava		01*	Provides 7 seconds of lava immunity. The effect stacks with the Lava Charm and Lava Waders accessories, to a maximum total of 21 seconds. Emits glowing purple particles from its eyes at low speeds/when stopped. Has a 1/10 (10%) chance of being obtained from Shadow Chests and a 1/20 (5%) chance of being obtained from Obsidian and Hellstone Crates.
	Shroom Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4450			'The shroom goes vroom'		01*	Emits very low light. Has a 1/2 (50%) chance of being obtained from Mushroom Chests.
	Amethyst Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4451			-	+ ( @  /  )	01*	Sparkles.
	Topaz Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4452			-	+ ( @  /  )	01*	Sparkles.
	Sapphire Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4453			-	+ ( @  /  )	01*	Sparkles.
	Emerald Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4454			-	+ ( @  /  )	01*	Sparkles.
	Ruby Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4455			-	+ ( @  /  )	01*	Sparkles.
	Diamond Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4456			-	+ ( @  /  )	01*	Sparkles.
	Amber Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4467			-	+ ( @  /  )	01*	Sparkles.
	Beetle Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4468			-	+ 8  ( @  /  )	01*
	Meowmere Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4469			'brrrrrow'		10*	Emits a rainbow trail. Meows when jumping. Has a 1/10 (10%) chance of being dropped by the Moon Lord.
	Party Wagon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4470			'All aboard the party wagon!'	Party Girl (10 GC)	01*	Emits a multicolored trail. The player is shown holding three balloons that bob up and down.
	The Dutchman(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4471			-		01*	The flag begins fluttering when moving, blowing faster with increasing speed. Has a 1/20 (5%) chance of being dropped by the Flying Dutchman.
	Steampunk Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4472			'Steam powered!'	Steampunker (10 GC)	01*	Emits smoke particles that resemble the smoke of a train. The smoke changes color based on the dye applied to it. The wheel rotation resembles train wheels.
	Coffin Minecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4745			-	5  + 10  + 10  ( @  /  & Ecto Mist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) ) or 5  + 10  + 10  ( @  /  & Ecto Mist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) )	01*
	Digging Molecart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4763			Will dig through blocks and lay new track if carrying minecart tracks Only digs when underground	Zoologist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) (50 GC)	01*	Creates track in front of the player. The player must have Minecart Tracks in their inventory. Digs through blocks in front of the player. The player must have a pickaxe or drill in their inventory. Sold by the Zoologist when the Bestiary has been filled to at least 35% (189 entries).
	Fart Kart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 5125			-	+ ( @  /  )	02*	Creates fart sounds and particle effects when bouncing off a track bumper.
	Terra Fart Kart(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 5288			-	+ ( @  /  )	08*	Creates fart sounds and particle effects when bouncing off a track bumper. Generates unique green particles when braking.

Notes

• (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) With the exception of the default cart given when the player does not have a Minecart equipped and the Digging Molecart, all Minecart variants have the same acceleration and max speed.

Type	Max speed	Acceleration	Time to reach max speed
Digging Molecart	31 mph (22.5 tiles/second)	4.5 tiles/second² (6 mph/second)	5 seconds
Wooden Minecart	51 mph (37.5 tiles/second)	6.75 tiles/second² (9 mph/second)	5.56 seconds
Other Minecarts	66 mph (48.75 tiles/second)	9 tiles/second² (12 mph/second)	5.42 seconds
Minecart Upgrade Kit(All minecarts when minecart boost is on)	102 mph (75 tiles/second)	22.5 tiles/second² (31 mph/second)	3.33 seconds

• (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) The contact damage and knockback dealt by minecarts is based on the speed when it collides with an entity. The damage cannot be boosted by damage bonus, and has a critical chance equal to the highest critical chance out of the player's melee, ranged, or magic critical chance. Also, the damage will be further boosted by 1.5× in Hardmode, and another 1.5× in Expert Mode and above. See the table below for the formulas used, and the stats at max speed. The Speed used in calculation is calculated by Current speed of the minecart ÷ Max speed of the minecart, and all decimals are rounded down.

Type	Damage formula	Damage at max speed		Knockback formula	Knockback at max speed
		Pre-HM	HM
Wooden Minecart	15 + 30 × Speed	45 / 67	67 / 101	10 + 40 × Speed	50 (Insane)
Other Minecarts	25 + 55 × Speed	80 / 120	120 / 180
Minecart Upgrade Kit(All minecarts when minecart boost is on)	50 + 100 × Speed	150 / 225	225 / 337

Achievements

Vehicular Manslaughter • “Defeat an enemy by running it over with a minecart.”

Kill an enemy by running over it with a minecart. (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

Trivia

The original teaser for the Minecarp.

• The hook fired when Quick Mount is pressed is identical to the Grappling Hook in appearance.
• The Minecarp's name is a portmanteau, combining the words Minecart and carp fish.
  • Its tooltip is a reference to the original teaser it was first shown in.
• Despite all of the Large Gems differing in appearance, all the Gem Minecarts look almost the same aside from color and detailing on the gem.

History

 Desktop version

• Desktop 1.4.4:
  • Added the Fart Kart and Terra Fart Kart.
  • Added the Minecart Upgrade Kit.
    • The Mechanical Cart no longer has special properties. Previously, its stats are the same as minecarts boosted by the Minecart Upgrade Kit.
  • Minecarts now hit harder in higher difficulties, deal more knockback, and are generally better at hitting enemies without letting the player be hurt when colliding with enemies.

• Desktop 1.4.0.3: Fixed a bug where using the Trident in a minecart affected the minecart's movement.

• Desktop 1.4.0.1: Added 22 new variants.

• Desktop 1.3.0.1:
  • Now equippable, dyeable and has a sell value.
  • Added 2 new variants.

• Desktop 1.2.4: Introduced.