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==Uses==
==Uses==
Unicorns are a source of three things:
Unicorns are a source of three things:
* [[Travel|Travel]] - Tapping a tamed adult unicorn will allow a blockhead to mount the unicorn and ride it, allowing for quicker travel over land.
* [[Travel]] - Tapping a tamed adult unicorn will allow a blockhead to mount the unicorn and ride it, allowing for quicker travel over land.
* [[Rainbow Essence]] - Randomly dropped by a unicorn when it dies.
* [[Rainbow Essence]] - Randomly dropped by a unicorn when it dies.
* Baby unicorns - Via breeding.
* Baby unicorns - Via breeding.
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[[Game updates/20180314|Version 1.7]] introduces an optional d-pad controller for moving while riding.
[[Game updates/20180314|Version 1.7]] introduces an optional d-pad controller for moving while riding.


Dismounting is done by tapping anywhere but on a control. Beginning with [[Game updates/20180314|version 1.7]], this calls up a button instead of automatically dismounting.
Dismounting is done by tapping anywhere but on a control. Beginning with [[Game updates/20180314|version 1.7]], this calls up a "Stop Riding" button instead of automatically dismounting.


A unicorn can be ridden through any space at least two blocks high, but not through [[door]]s. If there is a solid block above the unicorn, the rider's head will appear to be inside the block but will take no harm.
A unicorn can be ridden through any space at least two blocks high, but not through [[door]]s. If there is a solid block above the unicorn, the rider's head will appear to be inside the block but will take no harm.


While riding a unicorn, a blockhead will continue to [[Harvesting|pick up]] loose [[item]]s it passes in front of. While its mount is jumping, a riding Blockhead will pick up loose items in the spaces it intersects.
While riding a unicorn, a blockhead will continue to [[Harvesting|pick up]] loose [[item]]s it passes in front of. While its mount is jumping, a riding blockhead will pick up loose items in the spaces it intersects.


Unicorns will swim if ridden into [[water]]. They aren't terribly fast swimmers, and sometimes appear to be completely submerged. It may be necessary to make a unicorn "jump" to clear an underwater rise or keep its head in air.
Unicorns will swim if ridden into [[water]]. They aren't terribly fast swimmers, and sometimes appear to be completely submerged. It may be necessary to make a unicorn "jump" to clear an underwater rise or keep its head in air.
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