Asphalt Blocks are unique blocks that dramatically increase the speed of players running along them, along with reducing the time it takes to stop running. Their acceleration stacks with other speed-boosting items such as the Hermes Boots and its derivative accessories. It only affects players running directly on it – the speed of enemies, NPCs, and critters will remain unaffected. Immediately after jumping or falling off of Asphalt Blocks, the speed will return to normal.
With no other boosts, running on asphalt has a max speed of 53 mph, with about 3 seconds of acceleration, while the normal maximum running speed is 15 mph.
Top speed being achieved on asphalt without speed-boosting accessories.
Crafting
Recipes
Notes
- While using Lightning Boots (only 70 mph on Asphalt) and the buff from Panic Necklace along with Asphalt, the player can reach extreme speeds (a maximum of 85 mph), even outrunning projectiles such as the Rainbow Rod and the ranged component of the Terra Blade, and many bosses, even including a charging Spazmatism. One could build a skybridge with a five second timer arrow trap at the start, in order to continuously reapply the buff as they run.
- Even without any other speed boosts, one could easily outrun a Biome Mimic even when it dashes toward the player through blocks, because the Mimic's dash toward the player only has a speed of 51 mph, while the player running on asphalt goes 7 mph faster.
- Running through a Teleporter will not slow the player down.
- Although Asphalt Blocks greatly increase the player's speed, they do not increase acceleration like Frostspark Boots on Ice Blocks do.
- The maximum speed of Mounts remains unaffected by Asphalt Blocks.
- Instead, they reduce the braking time of a mounted player.
Tips
- This is a useful block type for building Skybridges, especially for the late-night collection of Fallen Stars, and is also good for arenas, particularly where quick movement may be necessary (Skeletron Prime during its 'spin' attack, The Twins, the Empress of Light, Duke Fishron, or the Moon Lord).
- Asphalt Blocks only need to be placed on every other tile (with an empty tile between each) to achieve full speed. This means a particular distance can be covered at half the cost with the same effect.
See also
- Frozen Slime Block, which has no friction, causing movement speed to be maintained.
- Honey Block, which has the opposite effect of the Asphalt Block, decreasing movement speed.
History
- Glass
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- Waterfall(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Lavafall(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Honeyfall(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Sandfall(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Snowfall(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Confetti(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Midnight Confetti(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Blue Starry(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Gold Starry(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Gemspark(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Slime
- Fragments (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Vortex(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Nebula(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Stardust(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Solar(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Crystal(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Asphalt
- Bone
- Spider Nest(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Flesh
- Lesion(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Reef(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Other
- Wood
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- Dynasty(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Spooky
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- Red Dynasty Shingles(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
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- Blue(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
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- Anti-Portal(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Bubble(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Candy Cane
- Cog
- Coralstone
- Echo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Martian Conduit Plating(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Pine Tree(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Smoke(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Sturdy Fossil(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Team(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Silly Balloon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Smooth Sandstone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Smooth Marble Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Smooth Granite Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Poo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Normal
- Gray
- Stone Slab(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
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- Accent(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Red
- Mudstone
- Stucco
- Sandstone
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- Slab(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
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- Snow
- Ice
- Smooth Granite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Smooth Marble(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Iridescent
- Ebonstone
- Crimstone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Pearlstone
- Aetherium(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Rainbow
- Dungeon
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- Cracked(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Ancient(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Glowing Moss Bricks
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- Lava(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Krypton(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Xenon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Argon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Neon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Helium(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Lihzahrd
- Copper
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- Plating(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Ancient(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Tin
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- Plating(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
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- Iron(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Lead(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Silver
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- Ancient(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Tungsten
- Gold
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- Ancient(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Platinum
- Demonite
- Crimtane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Meteorite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Obsidian
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- Ancient(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Hellstone
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- Ancient(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Dirt
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- Cave(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Cracked(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Crumbling(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Layered(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Rocky(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Rough(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Wavy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Stone
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- Craggy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Fractured(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Ivy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Lichen(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Mottled(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Old(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Smouldering(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Stalactite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Worn(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Planked
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- Wood
- Hardened Sand(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Sandstone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Cinder(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Ember(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Magma(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Corrupt Growth(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Mass(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Pustule(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Tendril(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Crimson Blister(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Crust(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Scab(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Teeth(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Hallowed Cavern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Crystalline(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Prism(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Shard(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Bamboo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Large(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Cactus
- Pumpkin
- Mushroom
- Jungle
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- Vine(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Leafy(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Granite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Marble(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Hive
- Desert Fossil(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Cloud
- Disc
- Glass
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- Stained
- Waterfall(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Lavafall(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Honeyfall(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Sandfall(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Snowfall(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Confetti(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Midnight Confetti(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Blue Starry(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Gold Starry(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Gemspark(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
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- Offline(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
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- Silly Balloon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Slime Block
- Crystal(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Bone Block
- Spider Nest(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Flesh
- Lesion(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Cog(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Aetherium(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Hay
- Reef(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Fences
- Arcane Rune(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Dynasty(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Flower
- Grass
- Jungle
- Sail(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Wallpapers(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Normal
- Gray
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- Slab(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
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- Red
- Mudstone
- Stucco
- Sandstone
- Snow
- Ice
- Smooth Granite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Smooth Marble(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Iridescent
- Ebonstone
- Crimstone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Pearlstone
- Aetherium(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Rainbow
- Dungeon
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- Cursed(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Ancient(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Glowing Moss Brick Walls
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- Lava(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Krypton(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Xenon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Argon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Neon(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Helium(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Lihzahrd
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- Forbidden(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Copper
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- Plating(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
- Ancient(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Tin
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- Plating(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
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- Iron(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Lead(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Silver
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- Ancient(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Tungsten
- Gold
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- Ancient(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
)
- Platinum
- Demonite
- Crimtane(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Meteorite(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
- Obsidian(Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
- Hellstone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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- Ancient(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
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