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A player riding in a minecart.

Minecarts allow a player to ride on Minecart Tracks.

The default Minecart is the Desktop, Console, and Mobile Versions Wooden Minecart / Old-gen console version 3DS Version Minecart. It is not an obtainable item.

On the Desktop version Desktop version, Console version Console version, and Mobile version Mobile version, Minecarts need to be equipped in the Minecart equipment slot, overriding the use of the Wooden Minecart.

On the Desktop version Desktop, Mobile version Mobile, and 3DS version3DS versions, if the player is within a few blocks of placed Minecart Track, they can press the Quick MountDesktop version / tap the trackMobile version / Ⓐ3DS version to grapple to the track and appear on a Minecart.

Types[edit | edit source]

Item Buff Appearance Tooltip Speed Accel. Source Max Speed Notes
Wooden Minecart Wooden MinecartDesktop, Console, and Mobile Versions Wooden Minecart (buff).png Wooden Minecart (mount).png n/a 10 0.03 Press Quick Mount near (or ⚷ Open / Activate) on a Minecart Track. 51 mph (37.4 blocks/sec)
  • Desktop, Console, and Mobile Versions This is the default minecart.
Minecart Minecart
Internal Item ID: 2343
 		Minecart (buff).png Minecart (mount).png Let's ride the rails 13 0.04 Desktop version Console version Mobile version: 15 Any Iron Bar + 10 Any Wood ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil )
Old-gen console version 3DS Version: Press ⚷ Open / Activate on a Minecart Track. 		66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • Old-gen console version 3DS Version This is the default and only minecart.
Mechanical Cart Mechanical CartDesktop, Console, and Mobile Versions
Internal Item ID: 3353
 		Mechanical Cart (buff).png Mechanical Cart (mount).png 20 0.10 Mechanical Wheel Piece + Mechanical Wagon Piece + Mechanical Battery Piece ( @ Mythril Anvil / Orichalcum Anvil ) 102 mph (74.8 blocks/sec)
  • Expert Mode-exclusive. Fires lasers dealing damage at enemies.
Desert Minecart Desert MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4066
 		Minecart (Desert) (buff).png Desert Minecart (mount).png - 13 0.04 Found in Sandstone Chests. 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
Minecarp MinecarpDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4067
 		Minecart (Minecarp) (buff).png Minecarp (mount).png Allows quick travel in water
'Deal with it' 		13 0.04 Received as a quest reward from the Angler. 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • Doesn't slow down in water.
  • The name is a portmanteau, combining the words Minecart and Carp.
  • Its tooltip is a reference to the original clip it was first shown in.
Bee Minecart Bee MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4426
 		Minecart (Bee) (buff).png Bee Minecart (mount).png - 13 0.04 Found in Jungle Shrines and Living Mahogany Trees. 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • The wings flap.

Ladybug Minecart Ladybug MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4427
 		Minecart (Ladybug) (buff).png Ladybug Minecart (mount).png - 13 0.04 Found in Living Wood Chests. 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
Pigron Minecart Pigron MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4428
 		Minecart (Pigron) (buff).png Pigron Minecart (mount).png 'Powered by Bacon!' 13 0.04 Dropped by the Pigron. 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
Sunflower Minecart Sunflower MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4429
 		Minecart (Sunflower) (buff).png Sunflower Minecart (mount).png - 13 0.04 Found in Living Wood Chests. 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
Demonic Hellcart Demonic HellcartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4443
 		Minecart (Demonic Hellcart) (buff).png Demonic Hellcart (mount).png Provides 7 seconds of immunity to lava 13 0.04 Found in Shadow Chests. 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • 7 seconds lava immunity.
    • The effect stacks with other lava immunity acessories, to a maximum total of 42 seconds.
  • Emits glowing purple particles from the eyes at low speeds/when stopped.
Shroom Minecart Shroom MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4450
 		Minecart (Shroom) (buff).png Shroom Minecart (mount).png 'The shroom goes vroom' 13 0.04 Found in Mushroom Chests. 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • Emits very low light.
Amethyst Minecart Amethyst MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4451
 		Minecart (Amethyst) (buff).png Amethyst Minecart (mount).png - 13 0.04 Minecart + Large Amethyst ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil ) 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • Sparkles.
Topaz Minecart Topaz MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4452
 		Minecart (Topaz) (buff).png Topaz Minecart (mount).png - 13 0.04 Minecart + Large Topaz ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil ) 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • Sparkles.
Sapphire Minecart Sapphire MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4453
 		Minecart (Sapphire) (buff).png Sapphire Minecart (mount).png - 13 0.04 Minecart + Large Sapphire ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil ) 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • Sparkles.
Emerald Minecart Emerald MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4454
 		Minecart (Emerald) (buff).png Emerald Minecart (mount).png - 13 0.04 Minecart + Large Emerald ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil ) 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • Sparkles.
Ruby Minecart Ruby MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4455
 		Minecart (Ruby) (buff).png Ruby Minecart (mount).png - 13 0.04 Minecart + Large Ruby ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil ) 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • Sparkles.
Diamond Minecart Diamond MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4456
 		Minecart (Diamond) (buff).png Diamond Minecart (mount).png - 13 0.04 Minecart + Large Diamond ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil ) 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • Sparkles.
Amber Minecart Amber MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4467
 		Minecart (Amber) (buff).png Amber Minecart (mount).png - 13 0.04 Minecart + Large Amber ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil ) 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • Sparkles.
Beetle Minecart Beetle MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4468
 		Minecart (Beetle) (buff).png Beetle Minecart (mount).png - 13 0.04 Minecart + 8 Beetle Husk ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil ) 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
Meowmere Minecart Meowmere MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4469
 		Minecart (Meowmere) (buff).png Meowmere Minecart (mount).png 'brrrrrow' 13 0.04 10% drop chance from the Moon Lord. 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • Emits a rainbow trail. Meows when jumping.
  • The Minecart is inspired by the Nyan Cat meme.
Party Wagon Party WagonDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4470
 		Minecart (Party) (buff).png Party Wagon (mount).png 'All aboard the party wagon!' 13 0.04 Bought from the Party Girl for 100000*10. 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • Emits a multicolored trail. The Player is shown holding 3 balloons that bob up and down.
The Dutchman The DutchmanDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4471
 		Minecart (The Dutchman) (buff).png The Dutchman (mount).png - 13 0.04 Dropped by the Flying Dutchman. 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • The flag begins fluttering when moving, blowing faster with increasing speed.
Steampunk Minecart Steampunk MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4472
 		Minecart (Steampunk) (buff).png Steampunk Minecart (mount).png 'Steam powered!' 13 0.04 Bought from the Steampunker for 100000*10. 66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
  • 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 Coffin MinecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4745
 		Minecart (Coffin) (buff).png Coffin Minecart (mount).png - 13 0.04 5 Any Iron Bar + 10 Any Wood + 10 Rotten Chunk ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil & Ecto MistDesktop Version )
or
5 Any Iron Bar + 10 Any Wood + 10 Vertebra ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil & Ecto MistDesktop Version ) 		66 mph (48.4 blocks/sec)
Digging Molecart Digging MolecartDesktop Version
Internal Item ID: 4763
 		Minecart (Digging Molecart) (buff).png Digging Molecart (mount).png Will dig through blocks and lay new track if carrying minecart tracks
Only digs when underground 		6 0.02 Bought from the Zoologist for 500000*50 once the Bestiary is 60% completed. 30 mph (22.5 blocks/sec)
  • 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.

Crafting[edit | edit source]

Recipe[edit | edit source]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Amber MinecartAmber MinecartDesktop Version
Iron AnvilIron Anvil
or
Lead AnvilLead Anvil
Amethyst MinecartAmethyst MinecartDesktop Version
Beetle MinecartBeetle MinecartDesktop Version
Diamond MinecartDiamond MinecartDesktop Version
Emerald MinecartEmerald MinecartDesktop Version
MinecartMinecart
 (Desktop version Console version Mobile version)
Ruby MinecartRuby MinecartDesktop Version
Sapphire MinecartSapphire MinecartDesktop Version
Topaz MinecartTopaz MinecartDesktop Version
Coffin MinecartCoffin MinecartDesktop Version
Iron AnvilIron Anvil
or
Lead AnvilLead Anvil and Ecto MistDesktop Version
total: 11 row(s)

Notes[edit | edit source]

Main article: Minecart Track
  • With the exception of the default cart given when the player does not have a minecart equipped, the Mechanical Cart, and the Digging Molecart, all minecart variants have the same acceleration and max speed.
Type Stats
Spd / Accel		 Max Speed
Blocks per second		 Time to reach
max speed
Digging Molecart 6 / 0.02 22.5 (30 mph) 5.4 seconds
Wooden Minecart 10 / 0.03 37.5 (51 mph) 6.2 seconds
Other Minecarts 13 / 0.04 48.75 (66 mph) 6 seconds
Mechanical Minecart 20 / 0.10 75 (102 mph) 4.1 seconds

Trivia[edit | edit source]

Achievement[edit | edit source]

Achievement Vehicular Manslaughter.png
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

History[edit | edit source]

v • d • e
Tools:
Usual Tools
Digging Tools
Pickaxes:
Drills:
Other:
Cutting Tools
Axes:
Chainsaws:
Hammers
Multi-use Tools
Pickaxe and Axe:
Hammer and Axe:
Grappling Hooks
Single Hooks
Multi Hooks
Summoning Tools
Pet
Mounts
Minecarts
Light Pets
Other Tools
Exploration
Terrain affecting
Wiring
PaintingDesktop, Console, Old-gen console, and Mobile Versions
Other

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