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'''Rain Cloud''' is a [[block]] type that can be found beneath [[Floating Island]]s, along with the [[Cloud]] block. This block causes purely decorative raindrops to appear beneath it that fall for about 18 tiles before fading away for 5 more. This effect can be used to help locate floating islands.
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'''Rain Cloud''' is a type of [[block]] found beneath [[Floating Island]]s, along with [[Cloud]] blocks. Rain Cloud blocks cause purely decorative raindrops to appear beneath them that fall for about 18 tiles before fading away for 5 more. On the {{eversions|1.4.0.1}}, landing on Rain Clouds will not inflict [[fall damage]].
   
 
== Crafting ==
 
== Crafting ==
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== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
 
* {{icon|desktop}} On low quality video [[settings]], only 25 Rain Clouds will produce rain in an area. On medium quality, 112 Rain Clouds will produce rain. Additionally, the rain starts fading sooner on lower quality settings.
[[File:Cloud particles.gif|thumb|right|[[Cloud]]s and Rain Clouds emit big fluffy particles when walked or landed on, while [[Snow Cloud]]s emit nothing.]]
 
* {{icon|desktop}} On low quality video [[Settings]] only 25 rain clouds will produce rain in an area. On medium quality 112 rain clouds will produce rain. Additionally, the rain starts fading sooner on lower quality settings.
 
 
* If the block is made inactive via an [[Actuator]], the rain animation will still be there.
 
* If the block is made inactive via an [[Actuator]], the rain animation will still be there.
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* A solid block underneath a Rain Cloud stops the rain from falling, while a [[hammer]]ed block does not.
 
* Small pools of water usually generate around these blocks.
 
* Small pools of water usually generate around these blocks.
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== Tips ==
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* The rain effect helps locating Floating Islands.
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* {{eicons|1.4.0.1}} Rain Clouds can be used at the bottom of [[Hellevator]]s to avoid dying from fall damage.
   
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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Revision as of 11:16, 19 September 2021

Rain Cloud
  • Rain Cloud item sprite
  • Rain Cloud placed
Auto-use
Stack digit 9Stack digit 9Stack digit 9Stack digit 9
Statistics
Type
Placeable✔️ (1 wide × 1 high)
Use time15 (Very fast)
TooltipPrevents fall damage
RarityRarity level: 0
Research100 required
Cloud particles

Clouds, Rain Clouds and Snow Clouds emit big fluffy particles when walked or landed on.

Rain Cloud is a type of block found beneath Floating Islands, along with Cloud blocks. Rain Cloud blocks cause purely decorative raindrops to appear beneath them that fall for about 18 tiles before fading away for 5 more. On the PC version PC version, Console version Console version, Mobile version Mobile version, and tModLoader version tModLoader version, landing on Rain Clouds will not inflict fall damage.

Crafting

Recipes

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader versiontModLoader 1 only:
Rain CloudRain Cloud
Sky MillSky Mill and WaterWater
or
SinkSink

Notes

  • Desktop only On low quality video settings, only 25 Rain Clouds will produce rain in an area. On medium quality, 112 Rain Clouds will produce rain. Additionally, the rain starts fading sooner on lower quality settings.
  • If the block is made inactive via an Actuator, the rain animation will still be there.
  • A solid block underneath a Rain Cloud stops the rain from falling, while a hammered block does not.
  • Small pools of water usually generate around these blocks.

Tips

  • The rain effect helps locating Floating Islands.
  • Rain Clouds can be used at the bottom of Hellevators to avoid dying from fall damage.

History