Skybridge

A skybridge is a player-made level surface, built at a reasonably high altitude, that spans part or all of the world's horizontal length.

Often times, a skybridge is linked to the surface of the world with one or more 'ladders' or 'beanstalks'. These beanstalks are simply vertical constructs of almost any material, with a series of wood platforms attached to serve as 'steps'. It is wise to construct beanstalks that drop onto the major points of interest in your game world.

An alternative construction of the skybridge involves only a single beanstalk, or none at all. Using Rocket Boots, the player can fly up to a number of wood platform entry points on the bridge. A safe descent can be achieved with the use of a Cloud in a Bottle to re-jump just before impact with the ground, or any of the grappling hook devices to latch onto the ground before impact.

Although it is usually safer to travel on a skybridge than on uneven surface terrain, enemies still spawn there. In addition, Harpies are a much more common hazzard at high altitudes.

The three most common reasons to construct skybridges are for easy star collection, for fast travel (with Hermes Boots for example, since it is a totally flat surface), and for finding floating islands.