Asphalt Block

Asphalt Block*

Statistics

* Internal Item ID: **775**
* Internal Tile ID: **198**

**Asphalt Blocks** are unique hardmode blocks, craftable after at least one mechanical boss has been defeated, 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 or 18 mph PC version, Console version, Mobile version, and tModLoader version.

## Notes

* While using Lightning Boots (only 70 mph or 57 mph PC version, Console version, Mobile version, and tModLoader version on Asphalt) and the buff from Panic Necklace along with Asphalt, the player can reach extreme speeds (a maximum of 85 mph or 111 mph PC version, Console version, Mobile version, and tModLoader version), 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 Dart Trap at the start, in order to continuously reapply the buff as they run, but it may be easier to occasionally replace a block of asphalt with a spike from the dungeon.
	+ 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 2 mph faster.
* Running through a Teleporter will not slow you 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, Empress of Light, Duke Fishron, or Moon Lord).
* This block only needs to be placed every other tile (with an empty tile between each) to achieve full speed. This means you can cover a particular distance at half the cost with the same effect.
* On PC version, Console version, Mobile version, and tModLoader version, Asphalt with Lightning Boots is slightly slower than a Skybridge made of rails with Minecarts except for the default wooden minecart and the digging molecart, which are slower than asphalt. However, by using a Panic Necklace and directing traps at yourself, minecarts can become almost obsolete as a form of transportation.
* By using a maximum of 3 slime statues with a one second timer and positioning yourself with the leaf crystal from the Chlorophyte armor set bonus to be level with the statues, you can effectively afk to gather all of the gel you need, as it will take almost 9000 to cover a large world. Note that a Cobalt Shield or its upgrades should be used to negate possible knockback, ruining the setup. Similarly, flying minions should be utilized to take care of enemies other than the slimes. The gathering station could be constructed over the ocean to minimize interactions with wraiths or similar enemies. Also note that due to random events, afk-ing in Terraria is never fool-proof.

## See also

* Frozen Slime Block
* Honey Block, which has the opposite effect of the Asphalt Block, decreasing movement speed.

## History

PC version
* Desktop 1.4.0.1: Placed sprite updated.

* Desktop 1.2: Introduced.

Console version
* Console 1.02: Introduced.

Nintendo Switch version
* Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.

Mobile version
* Mobile 1.2.6508: Introduced.

Nintendo 3DSversion
* 3DS-Release: Introduced.