Blazing Wheel

Blazing Wheel

 Classic

 Expert

 Master

Statistics

Type	EnemyInvincible
Environment	Dungeon
AI Type	Blazing Wheel AI
Damage	24/48/72
Max Life	100/200/300
Defense	100
KB Resist	100%

Sounds

Hurt
Killed

• Internal NPC ID: 72

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.

History

 Desktop version

• Desktop 1.4.0.1: Fixed a tendency for certain automatic attacks like Sentries or Chlorophyte Armor to attack Blazing Wheels.

• Desktop 1.3.5: Sprite updated.

• Desktop 1.2.3:
  • Fixed bug where piranha gun would chase Blazing Wheels.
  • Fixed bug where Blazing Wheels didn't get placed into tiles.

• Desktop 1.0.6: Introduced.

 Console version

• Console 1.19: Sprite updated to match Desktop 1.3.5.

• Console-Release: Introduced.

 Nintendo Switch version

• Switch 1.0.1096.2: Sprite updated to match Desktop 1.3.5.

• Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.

 Mobile version

• Mobile 1.4.0.5.0: Sprite updated to match Desktop 1.3.5.

• Mobile-Release: Introduced.

Nintendo 3DS version

• 3DS-Release: Introduced.