What do Obsidian Water Walking Boots do?
Obsidian Water Walking Boots are an accessory that combines the abilities of Water Walking Boots and Obsidian Skull, allowing the wearer to walk on water and honey, and giving immunity to the burning debuff. They do not allow walking on lava, but can be further combined with a Lava Charm to create Lava Waders, which grant the ability to walk on lava.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- Can you walk on lava with Water Walking Boots?: No, Water Walking Boots cannot be used to walk on top of lava, but players can combine them with a Molten Charm to create Lava Waders, which do have that ability.
- How rare are Water Walking Boots?: Water Walking Boots are somewhat uncommon and can be found in Water Chests or have a 1/10 (10%) chance to be found in Ocean and Seaside Crates in the tModLoader version.
- What can Water Walking Boots be combined with?: Water Walking Boots can be combined with Obsidian Skull to create Obsidian Water Walking Boots, and further combined with a Lava Charm to create Lava Waders.
Usage and Functionality
- Can you fish for Water Walking Boots?: No, Water Walking Boots can only be found in Water Chests, but it would be ideal to have a small chance to obtain them from fishing crates or mob drops.
- How do water boots work?: Waterproof boots are typically made of leather and rubber to prevent moisture from seeping in, and often feature insulation to keep feet warm in cold temperatures.
- Is there such a thing as waterproof walking boots?: Yes, many walking boots available from outdoor gear stores are waterproof and designed to keep feet dry, such as those from Decathlon, Quechua, Forclaz, Merrell, and Salomon.
Maintenance and Care
- How often should you waterproof walking boots?: Walking boots should be re-proofed every couple of wears or when water stops beading on their surface to maintain their waterproofing.
- Can you shimmer Water Walking Boots?: Yes, Obsidian Water Walking Boots allow the wearer to walk on water, honey, and shimmer (in Desktop, Console, and Mobile versions), while also giving immunity to the Burning debuff.
- Do walking boots work on either foot?: While walking boots can be worn on either foot, studies have shown that wearing one on the right foot can adversely affect driving performance.
Durability and Longevity
- How long do waterproof walking boots last?: With proper aftercare, waterproof shoes and boots can last for many years, but without aftercare, they may only last a couple of years.
- Are walking boots worth it?: Yes, walking boots are worth it for intensive, long-distance walking over challenging terrain, especially in colder months.
- Do you need obsidian rose for Lava Waders?: Yes, as of Desktop 1.4.1, Lava Waders require an Obsidian Rose to craft, which gives them their lava damage reduction function.
Comparison and Alternatives
- Can you walk over lava with Frost Walker?: No, Frost Walker eliminates all damage from magma blocks and campfires, but not lava.
- Could you theoretically walk on lava?: Theoretically, yes, as long as you can bear the heat, lava is strong enough to walk on.
- What is the best waterproof hiking boot?: Some of the best waterproof hiking boots include the Vasque Breeze, Asolo Eldo Mid, Zamberlan 1996 Vioz, Vasque St., Danner Arctic 600, Oboz Bangtail, and Merrell Thermo Rogue, with GORE-TEX being a top choice for waterproof reliability and practicality.